A4 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
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8. Outer CV joint
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Replace only as complete unit
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Pressing off - Go to Fig. 2
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Installing:
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Use plastic hammer to pound joint onto shaft until snap ring snaps in.
9. Hex bolt
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Always replace after removal
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Tightening torques:
Bolt M16: 190 Nm plus additional 180° (1/2-turn)
10. Clamp
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Different versions for CV boot in rubber or Hytrel
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Always replace
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Tightening - Go to Fig. 1
11. CV boot for outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint
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Check for tears and chafing
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Before tightening clamp, briefly raise CV boot to allow pressure to equalize - Go to Fig. 3
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Different versions in rubber or Hytrel
12. Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening - Go to Fig. 1
13. Drive axle
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Different versions
14. Snap ring
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Go to see Parts catalog.
15. Tripod connection
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Chamfer (arrow) faces splines of drive axle
16. Snap ring
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Always replace
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Insert in groove on shaft
17. Socket-head bolt
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M 10 x 20; 70 Nm
18. Joint piece
The instructions for Fig. 1 apply only to stainless steel tensioning clamps!
Rubber CV boot are clamped on with VAG 1275 pliers.
Fig. 1 Tension clamp on outer joint
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Apply VAG1682 CV boot clamping pliers as shown. Be sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners (arrows B) of clamp.
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Tighten clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do not tilt clamping pliers).
Note:
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Tightening torque: 20 Nm
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Use torque wrench with adjustment range from 5 to 50 Nm (e.g. VAG 1331).
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Be sure thread of spindle in clamping pliers moves freely. Grease with MOS 2 grease, if necessary.
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If it does not move freely, e.g. due to dirt in thread, the required clamp tension will not be achieved at the specified torque.
Fig. 2 Lower constant velocity joint at outside
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Clamp drive axle in vise with protective pads.
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Take off large clamp and pull back CV boot.
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Using a hammer and copper or brass drift, drive off inner ring of constant velocity joint.
