RS 4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BNS) (2008)
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Pressing on
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Greasing
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Adhesive surface must be free of oil and grease
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When installing joint on profile shaft, profile shaft splines must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.
4 - Backing plate
5 - Multi-point socket head bolt
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Torque specifications:
Screw M 8: 40 Nm
Screw M10: 65 Nm
6 - Protective boot for inner CV joint with cap
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With vent hole
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Carefully drive off cap with drift
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Always replace
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In case of damage, check inner constant velocity joint
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Coat sealing surface with D 454 300 A2 before installing on constant velocity joint
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Align cover to screw holes
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Protective boot/drive axle sealing surfaces must be free of grease at installation
7 - Axle shaft
8 - Outer constant velocity protective joint boot
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Without ventilation bore
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Check for tears and chafing; replace if necessary
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In case of damage, check outer constant velocity joint
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Protective boot/drive axle/joint sealing surfaces must be free of grease at installation
9 - Clamp
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Always replace
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Tensioning
10 - Circlip
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Always replace
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Insert in shaft groove
11 - Outer constant velocity joint
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Exterior diameter: 88 mm
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Replace only as a unit
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Driving off
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Installing: Drive onto shaft using plastic hammer until compressed circlip seats.
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Circlip must lie in joint chamfer when guiding in, guide with pliers if necessary.
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Greasing
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When installing joint on profile shaft, profile shaft splines must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.
12 - Collar bolt
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Always replace