Drive Axle With Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint, Servicing

Drive Axle With Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint, Servicing




Constant velocity (CV) joints are packed with grease G 000 603.





Outer CV joints





Inner CV joints

1. Circlip
- Always replace
- Use VW161a circlip pliers for removing and installing
2. Gasket
- To replace, remove protective backing and stick onto joint
3. Inner CV joint
- Outer diameter 100 or 108 mm (3.9 or 4.3 inch), depending on engine/transmission application
- Replace only complete joint
4. CV joint boot with cap
- With vent hole
- Check for splits and abrasions
- Use arbor to drive off
- Seal cap end with D-3 before attaching to CV joint
5. Axle shaft (tubular shaft)
6. Clamp
- Always replace
7. CV joint boot
- Check for splits and abrasions
- Ventilate joint boot before tightening small clamp.
- As of chassis no. 8OTA 279 794 revised boots are installed on 88 mm outer joint.
8. Clamp
- Always replace
9. Spring washer
- Larger dia. (concave side) contacts spacer washer
- Installation position, Refer To Constant Velocity Joint Boot.
10. Spacer washer
11. Circlip
- Always replace
- Insert into groove in shaft
12. Outer CV joint
- Outer diameter 88 or 98 mm (3.5 or 3.9 inch), depending on engine/transmission application
- Replace only complete joint
- Installing: Using plastic hammer, drive joint onto shaft until circlip locks in place in annular groove of CV joint.