A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Drive Axle With 100 mm Outer Constant Velocity Joint
Drive Axle with 100 mm Outer Constant Velocity Joint
Outer CV Joint, Removing
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Secure the drive axle with protective covers in a vise.
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Open both clamps and remove the CV joint boot from the outer CV joint.
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Place a copper or brass drift - A - on the CV joint inner race, and strike it with a hammer.
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Remove the CV joint and boot.
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Remove the grease from the outer CV joint, boot and axle shaft.
Outer CV Joint, Installing
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Slide the CV joint boot with the small clamp onto the axle shaft.
CV joints and boots must be free of grease.
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Circlip (snap ring), must be replaced.
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Position the CV joint boot between the arrows.
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Apply 70 grams of the CV joint grease to the inside of the CV joint.