A4 Quattro Cabriolet V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
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Constant Velocity Joint: Overhaul
Front Drive Axle With 100 mm Dia. Outer Constant Velocity Joint
Outer constant velocity joint, servicing
Removing outer constant velocity joint
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Clamp drive axle in vise.
Use protective jaws.
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Open clamp.
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Push back boot.
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Use a hammer and copper or brass drift, to drive off inner ring of constant velocity joint.
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Remove joint.
Installing outer constant velocity joint
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Push joint boot onto drive axle.
Boot and drive axle must be free of grease.
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Install new circlip.
Always replace circlip.
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Pack 50 grams of drive axle grease inside joint body.
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Thread old bolt into CV joint as shown.
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Use plastic hammer to drive joint onto drive axle until circlip engages.
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Pug 40 grams of drive axle grease into joint on boot side.
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Ventilate from CV boot.
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Tighten clamp.