Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
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Fold hub out from cage.
6 balls for each joint belong to a tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for small depressions (pitting build-up) and chafing. Excessive
circumferential backlash in joint makes itself noticed via tip-in shock, in such cases joint should be replaced. Flattening and running marks of balls are
no reason to replace joint.
Assembling
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Press in half of the total grease amount (60 grams) into joint body.
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Insert cage with hub into joint body.
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Note large chamfer at inner diameter of ball hub and large inner diameter of ball cage, they must point toward drive axle when installing.
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Press in opposing balls in sequence, during this, previous position of ball hub to ball cage and to joint body must be re-established.
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Distribute remaining grease in cover.
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Installing, refer to => [ Front Drive Axle, Servicing ] See: Service and Repair/Overhaul.