Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Tripod Joint AAR2600i

Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Tripod Joint AAR2600i






1 Outer Constant Velocity Joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

• Removing, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.

• 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.

• Twelve-point bolt = 70 Nm + 90° turn.

• Always replace after removal.

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

3 Right Drive Axle

4 Left Drive Axle

5 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

6 CV Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

7 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

8 Dished Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i

9 Thrust Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i

10 Securing Ring

• Always replace after removal.

• Insert in shaft groove.

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 Securing Ring

• Always replace after removal.

15 Joint Piece

16 Securing Ring

• Always replace after removal.

• Insert in groove on shaft using Circlip pliers (VW 161 A).

17 Triple Roller Star with Rollers

The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.