A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Fig. 5 Tighten clamp on inner joint
Triple Roller Joint AAR 3300 I, Disassembling
Removing
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Clamp drive axle horizontally into vice.
Note: 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
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If they are not marked and are not re-installed in their previously installed positions, noises may occur later during driving operation.
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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
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Guide pin -1- must make contact with exterior of joint piece.
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Turn the knurled bolt -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