S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Peened Triple Roller Joint
Triple roller joint AAR 2600 i or 3300 i, disassembling
Removing
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Clamp drive axle horizontally in vise.
Note:
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Use protective jaws.
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Take care not to damage drive axle.
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Mark position of joint body relative to drive axle.
The joint may be noisy if these parts are not marked and reinstalled in their original positions.
Use a waterproof felt-tip pen for marking.
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Open hose clips - arrows -.
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Push back boot.
Characteristic features of drive axles AAR 2600 i and AAR 3300 i
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Measure dimension - A - as shown.
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Dimension - A - 74 mm = drive axle AAR 2600 i
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Dimension - A - 77 mm = drive axle AAR 3300 i
CAUTION: It is important to use the correct special tools for the different drive axles.
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Apply assembly/removal oval tool T40018 for triple roller joint AAR 3300 i (or removal and assembly tool T40084 for triple roller joint AAR
2600 i) behind joint body.