Drive Axle Assembly Overview
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Drive Axle Assembly Overview
1 Outer Constant Velocity Joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Removing, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, Pressing Off ] Rear Suspension.
• Installing: Drive onto shaft until impact using plastic hammer.
• Checking, refer to => [ Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Checking ] Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Checking.
2 Bolt
• M16 x 1.5 x 80
• Hex head bolt: 200 Nm + 180° turn
• Twelve-point bolt: 70 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace after removal.
CAUTION!
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening.
3 Drive Axle
4 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Rear Suspension.
5 Protective Boot
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Material: (polyelastomer).
6 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp on Outer
Joint ] Rear Suspension.
7 Dished Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location: Spring Washer
and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Rear Suspension.
8 Spacer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location: Spring Washer
and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Rear Suspension.
9 Securing ring
• Always replace after removal.
• Insert in shaft groove.
10 CV Boot
• Material:
• Without ventilation bore.
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Drive off CV joint using drift.
• Before mounting onto CV joint, coat sealing surface using (D 454 300 A2).
11 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Rear Suspension.
12 Backing Plate
• Always replace after removal.
13 Bolt
• First pre-tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to tightening specification in a diagonal sequence.
• M8 x 48
• 40 Nm
• Always replace bolts after disassembly.
14 Securing Ring
• Always replace after removal.
• Remove and install using snap ring pliers (VW 161 A).
15 Gasket
• Always replace after removal.
• Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
16 Inner Constant Velocity Joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Pressing off, refer to => [ Pressing Off Inner Constant
Velocity Joint ] Rear Suspension.
• Pressing on, refer to => [ Pressing on Inner CV Joint ] Rear Suspension.
• Checking, refer to => [ Inner CV Joint, Checking ] Inner CV Joint, Checking.
17 Dished Washer
• With inner splines.
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring
Washer on Inner Joint ] Rear Suspension.