A4 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
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Bonding surfaces must be free of oil and grease
4. Boot for inner constant velocity joint with cap
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With vent hole
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Knock off cap carefully using mandrel
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Always replace
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If damaged, check inner constant velocity joint
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Apply D 454 300 A2 to sealing surface before installing to constant velocity joint - Go to Fig. 6, Aligning cover with bolt holes
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Sealing surfaces of drive axle boot must be free of grease during assembly
5. Drive axle
6. Boot for outer constant velocity joint
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Without vent hole
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Check for cracks and abrasion; replace if necessary
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If damaged check outer constant velocity joint
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Sealing surfaces of boot to drive axle/joint must be free of grease during assembly
7. Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening - Go to Fig. 2
8. Circlip
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Insert in shaft groove
9. Outer constant velocity joint
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OD: 98 mm
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Replace only as complete assembly
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Driving in - Go to Fig. 1
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Installing: Knock onto shaft with plastic hammer until installed circlip springs out.
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When threaded in circlip must lie in chamfer of joint; guide with pliers if necessary.
Fig. 1 Pressing off outer constant velocity joint
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Clamp drive axle with soft jaws in vise.
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Release clip and draw boot back.
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Knock constant velocity joint off drive axle with mandrel -A-.
Mandrel must be positioned precisely at star of constant velocity joint.
Driving in joint
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Knock onto shaft with plastic hammer until circlip engages.
Fig. 2 Tensioning clamp