Cayenne (9PA) V6-3.2L (2006)
6. Clamp the drive shaft (use aluminum protective jaws). Position an aluminum mandrel on the ball hub (star-shaped inner ring) -arrow- and remove
the joint pin (outer joint) by hitting it several times with a hammer -see figure-.
Assembling drive shaft
ATTENTION:
Increased risk of accidents during disassembly work from falling parts.
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Danger of injury and damage.
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Watch out for falling parts.
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Get another worker to help.
The drive shaft is assembled in reverse order.
Check all parts to be re-used carefully.
Before fitting the joint, slide all boots, hose clamps and other clamps on to the drive shaft.
Do not confuse the boots. They are not identical parts.
Use new circlips and ensure that they are seated correctly.
1. Clamp the drive shaft (use aluminum protective jaws). Position an aluminum mandrel on the ball hub (star-shaped inner ring) and fit the joint -see
figure- as far as it will go by hitting it several times with a hammer.
2. Fit the joint pin as far as it will go on to the drive shaft.
Note:
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Before regreasing, remove excess grease with a lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents on the joints (grease thinners!).
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Make sure that only a small amount of grease gets into the bellows. This grease is not relevant for the actual lubrication of the joint.
Regreasing joints:
Regrease the joints with special grease. The original grease quantities for the individual joints are specified in the following table.