A4 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Guide inside in area of holes -arrow-.
Use sealant 454 300 A2
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Slide CV boot onto shaft.
Shaft, CV boot and contact surface of cap must be free of grease!
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Press on joint until it stops.
Note:
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Chamfer on inner diameter of ball hub (splines) must face contact shoulder of drive axle.
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Use special tools shown in illustration.
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40-204A press block and tensioning area of drive axle must be free of grease.
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Install securing ring
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Make sure circlip is properly seated.
Note: Always replace sealing rings
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Put 85 grams of drive axle grease into boot.
Do not damage sealant bead.
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Align cap with bolts (arrow) to bolt holes.
A very exact alignment must be performed because an alignment is no longer possible after driving on.
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Drive cap on using plastic mallet
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Wipe off escaping sealant.
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Put 30 grams of drive axle grease through ball tracks into constant velocity joint.
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De-grease contact surface for sealing ring.
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Remove adhesive foil from seal and adhere in constant velocity joint.
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Align cap to bolt holes.
A very exact alignment must be performed because an alignment is no longer possible after pressing on.