Drive Axle Assembly Overview, With Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i

Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i






1 Outer Constant Velocity Joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

• Removing, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i.

• Installing: Drive onto drive axle using plastic hammer, until expanded securing ring contracts.

• Checking, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, Checking ] Outer CV Joint, Checking.

2 Bolt

• M16 x 1.5 x 80

• Hex head bolt = 200 Nm + 180° turn

• 12-point bolt = 70 mm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.

Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening.

3 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i.

4 CV Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

5 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i.

6 Dished Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i

7 Thrust Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i

8 Securing Ring

• Always replace after removal.

• Insert in shaft groove.

9 Securing Ring

• Always replace after removal.

• Insert in shaft groove.

10 Triple Roller Star with Rollers

The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.

11 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tension using Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

12 Protective joint boot for triple roller joint

• Check for tears and scuffing

13 Clamp

• Always replace after removal

• Tension using Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

14 Drive Axle

15 Bolt, 20 Nm

16 Mounting Bracket

17 Rubber Mount

18 Joint Piece with Intermediate Shaft

• For right side of vehicle.

19 Countersunk Bolt

• Pre-tighten to 5 Nm, then tighten to 35 Nm.

20 Joint Piece

• For left side of vehicle.

21 Bolt

• First tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to tightening specification in a diagonal sequence.

M8 bolt = 40 Nm

M10 bolt = 70 Nm

• Always replace bolts after disassembly.