A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
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Check joint piece, ball hub, ball cage and balls for small broken off depressions (pitting buildup) and chafing.
‹› Excessive circumferential backlash in joint makes itself noticed via tip-in shock. Joint must be replaced in such cases. Flattening and running
marks of balls are no reason to replace joint.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, with special attention to the following:
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Insert ball hub into ball cage via two chamfers. The installation position is at random. Press balls into cage.
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Insert hub with cage and balls upright into joint piece.
‹› When inserting, make sure that in each case the wide gap - a - at joint piece contacts narrow gap - b - at hub after swinging in.