A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2008)
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Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Drive Axle With Peened Triple Roller Joint AAR 3300 i
Drive Axle with Peened Triple Roller Joint AAR 3300 i
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Thrust plate (VW 401)
‹› Thrust plate (VW 402)
‹› Punch (VW 408A)
‹› Punch (VW 411)
‹› Tube 37 mm diameter (VW 416B)
‹› Thrust pad (VW 447H)
‹› Hose clamp pliers (VAG 1275)
‹› Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) (VAG 1331)
‹› Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (VAG 1332)
‹› CV joint boot clamp tool (VAG 1682)
‹› Assembly tool (T10065)
‹› Slide hammer-complete set (VW 771)
‹› Assembly/removal tool (T40018)
‹› Pliers (3340)
‹› Brass or copper drift
‹› Circlip pliers (commercially available)
Disassembling
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Clamp the drive axle horizontally in a vise.
‹› Use protective vise covers.
‹› Make sure that the drive axle is not damaged.
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Mark the location of the joint piece to the axle shaft
If they are not marked and are not reinstalled in their previously installed positions, noises may occur later during driving operation.
A water proof felt pen is well suited for applying the mark.
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Open the clamps - arrows -.