A4 Cabriolet L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB) (2005)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle With 108 mm Dia. Outer Constant Velocity Joint
Servicing outer constant velocity joint
Removing outer constant velocity joint
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Clamp drive shaft in vise.
Use protective jaws.
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Open hose clip.
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Push back boot.
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Apply a copper or brass drift to the inner ring of the constant velocity joint, and drive off using a hammer.
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Take off joint.
Installing outer constant velocity joint
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Push joint boot onto drive shaft.
Boot and drive shaft must be free of grease.
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Fit new circlip.
Always replace circlip.
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Pack 80 g of drive shaft grease inside joint body.
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Screw old bolt into CV joint as shown.
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Use plastic hammer to drive joint onto drive shaft until circlip engages.
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Insert 40g of drive shaft grease into joint on boot side.
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Vent air from boot.
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Secure hose clip.