A4 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Inner CV Joint, Servicing
Inner CV joint, servicing
Disassembling inner CV joint
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Clamp drive axle into vise.
Use protective jaws for vise.
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Hit cover and drive off using a copper or brass mandrel.
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Remove securing ring.
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Remove drive axle grease and mark installation position of CV joint to drive axle.
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Clamp drive axle on CV joint in vise as shown in illustration.
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Have a second mechanic hold drive axle horizontally so CV joint is not damaged.
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Bend up edge -arrow- of cap slightly using a small flat chisel.
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Hit cap and drive off using a copper or brass mandrel.
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Press off CV joint from axle.
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Remove cap and CV boot.
Installing inner constant velocity joint
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Apply sealant D 454 300 A2 -shaded areas- on clean surfaces of cover or cap.
Sealant bead: continuous, 2 to 3 mm diameter
Guide inside in area of holes -arrow-.
Shaft, CV boot and contact surface of cap must be free of grease!
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Slide new CV boot with cap onto shaft.
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Put 85 grams of drive axle grease into boot.
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Secure CV joint, for example using adhesive tape, to prevent it falling apart.