A4 Quattro Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2001)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Axle Shaft (Hollow Shaft), Servicing
Axle Shaft (Hollow Shaft), Servicing
The axle shaft can be identified by a circlip on the axle shaft at the outer joint
Removing outer joint
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Clamp drive axle in vise using protective jaw covers.
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Remove clamps (large and small) and slide back boot.
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Remove circlip using pointed pliers (arrow) and push back spring washer and spacer washer.
Driving off outer joint
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Only drive off using drift (brass or copper) at ball hub (arrow).
Assembly
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When slipping boot onto profiled shaft, apply small quantity of grease to bead on profiled shaft and carefully position boot.
1. Circlip
2. Dished washer
3. Spacer washer (plastic)
4. Circlip (snap ring)
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Use plastic headed hammer to drive joint onto shaft until circlip engages.