A4 Quattro Sedan V6-30L (AVK) (2002) - Drive Axle & Tripod Joint Repair
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 in vise with protective pads.
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Take off clamp and push back boot.
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Screw special tool with M16 / M14 thread into joint bolt hole until Constant Velocity (CV) joint is pressed off drive axle.
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Remove securing ring
Installing outer constant velocity joint
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Slide CV boot onto shaft.
CV boot and seating of boot on drive axle must be free of grease.
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Install a new circlip
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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Grease outer constant velocity joint
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Ventilate CV boot briefly to equalize pressure.
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Tighten clamp