Allroad Quattro V8-4.2L (BAS) (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint, Checking
Inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint, checking
In order to replace the grease in case of strong soiling, joint must be disassembled and if the journal surfaces and balls must be checked for wear and
damage.
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Swing ball hub and ball cage.
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Press joint piece out in direction of arrow.
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Press balls out from cage.
Note: Ball hub and joint piece are paired. Do not interchange.
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Flip out ball hub from ball cage via the running path of the ball -arrows-.
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Check joint piece, ball hub, ball cage and balls for small broken off depressions (pitting build-up) and chafing.
Note: Excessive circumferential backlash in joint makes itself noticed via tip-in shock. Joint must be replaced in such cases. Flattening and
running marks of the balls are no reason to replace the joint.
Installing:
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Insert ball hub into the ball cage via the two chamfers. The installation position is at random. Press balls into the cage.
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Insert hub with cage and balls upright into joint piece.