A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Constant Velocity Joint: Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
100 mm Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Servicing
Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Removing
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Secure drive axle with protective covers in vise clamp.
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Open both clamping sleeves and remove protective joint boot from outer joint.
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Strike a copper or brass drift - A - on CV joint inner race with a hammer.
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Remove joint and protective joint boot.
Outer CV joint, installing
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Slide protective joint boot with small clamping sleeve on drive axle.
Joints and protective joint boots must be free of grease.
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Replace circlip - 1 -.
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Position CV boot in outer groove - arrow B -.
Inner groove - arrow A - must remain visible " identification groove" (for correct installation of CV boot).
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Add specified quantity of grease to the inner joint. See table => [ Grease quantity and type ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Suspension/Drive Axle with Peened Triple Roller Joint AAR 3300 i and 100 mm and Outer CV Joint Assembly Overview.