RS 4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BNS) (2008)
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Fold hub out from cage.
Checking
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 quantity of grease into joint body => [ Grease quantity and type ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Drive
Axle Assembly Overview, With 100 mm Inner CV Joint (dia. 100 mm) or => [ Grease quantity and type ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Suspension/Drive Axle Assembly Overview, With 108 mm Inner CV Joint (dia. 108 mm), grease quantity and type.
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Insert cage with hub into joint body.
‹› Cage must be installed laterally correct.
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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.