A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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Check for cracks and abrasion
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Drive off with drift
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Seal face with D-3, or equivalent, before installing on the CV-joint
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Drive axle
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Identical length for both right and left
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Outer CV joint boot
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Check for cracks and abrasion
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Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening go to, refer to Fig. 3, below.
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Dished washer
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Installation position, refer to Fig. 5, below.
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Spacer washer
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Installation position, refer to Fig. 5, below.
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Circlip
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Always replace
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Install in groove in ball hub of CV joint
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Installation position, refer to Fig. 5, below.
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Outer CV joint
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Outer diameter 98 mm
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Replace as complete part only
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Pressing off, refer to Fig. 4, below.
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Installation, drive joint onto axle with plastic hammer, until circlip engages in the ring groove of the axle
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Greasing, see note above
Procedures
Fig. 1 Pressing Off Inner CV Joint
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Ball hub must be supported during pressing operation.
Fig. 2 Pressing On Inner CV Joint
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Press joint into stop
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Install circlip
NOTE: Chamfer on splines on inner diameter of ball hub faces axle when installing