Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
1. Drive axle with triple-rotor joint
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Supplied as replacement part with boot, item 3 below, and grease
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Lubricate with 140 grams (4.9 oz) of grease, Part No. G 000 605 or equivalent
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When replacing boot, item 3 in illustration below, grease joint again if necessary
2. Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening, refer to Fig. 1, below.
3. Inner joint boot
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Check for cracks and abrasion
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To replace, press off outer CV joint
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When installing over splined shaft, lightly grease bead on shaft and carefully slide into position using VAG 1474/5 wedge, refer to Fig. 4,
below.
4. Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening, refer to Fig. 1, below.
5. Outer joint boot
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Check for cracks and abrasion
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Before tightening small clamp, ventilate briefly, refer to Fig. 3, below.
6. Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening, refer to Fig. 1, below.
7. Spring washer
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Installation, refer to Fig. 5, below.
8. Spacer
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Installation, refer to Fig. 5, below.
9. Circlip
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Always replace
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Installation, refer to Fig. 5, below.
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During assembly, install in groove on shaft (not visible with joint installed)
10. Outer CV joint
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Replace as complete unit only
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Pressing off, refer to Fig. 2, below.
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Installing: drive joint onto shaft with soft-faced hammer until circlip engages
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Greasing
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Lubricate with 120 grams (4.7 oz) of grease
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Proportions: