A4 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Tripod Joint Aar 3300 I, Disassembling
Tripod joint AAR 3300 i, disassembling
Removing
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Clamp drive axle horizontally into vise.
Note:
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Use protective jaws.
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Make sure the drive axle is not damaged.
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Mark position of joint piece to drive axle.
If they are not marked and are not re-installed in their previously installed positions, noises may occur later during driving operation.
A water-proof felt pen is well-suited for marking.
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Open tensioning clamps (arrows).
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Slide back CV boot.
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Insert T40018 special tool behind joint piece
Guide pin -1- must make contact with exterior of joint piece.
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Turn knurled bolts -2- at joint piece until T40018 special tool makes contact.
Note:
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Joint piece must be secured in T40018 special tool without play.
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Tighten bolts -2- by hand
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Thread VW771 special tool into T40018 special tool.
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Pull off joint piece horizontally using slide hammer.
Leave joint piece in T40018 special tool.
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Mark installation position of parts 1 and 2 with lines.
If they are not marked and are not re-installed in their previously installed positions, noises may occur later during driving operation.
A water-proof felt pen is well-suited for marking.
1- Drive axle
2- Tripod connection
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Remove grease with a lint-free rag.