A4 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Outer CV Joint, Servicing
Outer CV joint, servicing
Disassembling outer constant velocity joint
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Clamp drive axle into vise
Use protective jaws in vise.
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Open clamp.
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Slide back CV boot.
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Using a hammer and copper or brass drift, drive off inner ring of constant velocity joint.
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Remove joint.
Installing outer constant velocity joint
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Slide CV boot onto shaft.
CV boot and drive axle must be free of grease
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Insert new securing ring
Always replace circlip (engaging ring)
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Put 50 grams of drive axle grease into interior of joint piece.
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Thread old drive axle bolt into joint piece as shown
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Drive joint onto shaft using plastic hammer, until securing ring engages.
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Put 40 grams of drive axle grease into joint on lining side.
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Ventilate CV boot.
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Tighten tensioning clamp.