S4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
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Fold hub out from cage.
Checking
6 balls for each joint belong to a tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for small depressions (pitting build-up) and chafing. Excessive
circumferential backlash in joint makes itself noticed via tip-in shock, in such cases joint should be replaced. Flattening and running marks of balls are
no reason to replace joint.
Assembling
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Insert cage with hub into joint body.
‹› Cage must be installed laterally correct.
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Press in opposing balls in sequence, during this, previous position of ball hub to ball cage and to joint body must be re-established.
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Press grease quantity into joint body, grease quantity and type => [ Grease quantity and type ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Suspension/Inner CV Joint, 108 mm Diameter Assembly Overview.