80 Quattro L5-2309cc 2.3L SOHC (NG) (1988)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear
1.
When disassembling driveshaft, note the following:
a. Always use suitable pliers to loosen or tighten clamps.
b. When removing outer CV joint, spread circlip and drive joint off shaft by tapping lightly with a copper drift.
c. When removing inner CV joint, use a suitable tool to remove circlip, then use tool VW411 and VW402 to press joint off shaft.
d. CV joints are replaced as complete units.
2.
When assembling driveshaft, note the following:
a. Always install new boot clamps and circlips. Check boots for cracks or wear and replace if necessary.
b. Using a plastic hammer, drive outer CV joint onto shaft until circlip is engaged in groove in shaft.
c. Using suitable tools, press inner CV joint onto shaft until circlips can be can be pressed into groove. Chamfer on inside diameter of ball
hub (splines) must face contact shoulder on drive shaft.
d. Add 90 grams of G6 grease to each CV joint when reinstalling or replacing boot.
e. Boots will sometimes be pressed in when installed, causing a vacuum inside the boot which in turn leads to an inward fold when vehicle is
driven. To correct this condition, lift small diameter end of boot to equalize pressure, allowing boot to regain normal shape.