RS 4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BNS) (2008)
13 - Spacer ring (plastic)
‹› Installed position => [ Location of spacer and spring washer (wheel
side) ] See: Peened Triple Roller Joint AAR 2600 i or 3300 i Assembly Overview
14 - Securing ring
‹› Always replace
‹› Insert in shaft groove
15 - Outer constant velocity joint
‹› Replace only as complete unit
‹› Servicing, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, 108 mm Diameter, Replacing ] See: Outer CV Joint, 108 mm Diameter, Replacing
‹› Installing: Drive onto shaft using plastic hammer until compressed circlip seats.
‹› Circlip must lie in joint chamfer when guiding in, guide with pliers if necessary.
‹› Greasing
‹› Checking, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, 108 mm Diameter, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection/Front Suspension/Outer CV Joint, 108 mm
Diameter, Checking
‹› When installing joint on axle shaft, splines on axle shaft must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.
16 - Bolt
‹› Always replace
‹› Loosen => [ Remove drive axle ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Suspension/Drive Axle
‹› Fastening => [ Install drive axle ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Suspension/Drive Axle
‹› Tightening specification => [ Install drive axle ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Suspension/Drive Axle.