Drive Axle Assembly Overview, With CV Joint VL100
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joint VL100
1 Outer Constant Velocity Joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Removing, refer to => [ Removing Outer Constant Velocity
Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
• 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 Right Drive Axle
4 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
5 Protective Boot
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).
6 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp on Outer
Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
7 Dished Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location: Spring Washer
and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
8 Thrust Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location: Spring Washer
and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
9 Securing Ring
• Always replace after removal
• Insert in shaft groove
10 CV Boot
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer)
• 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 ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
12 Left Drive Axle
13 Backing Plate
• Always replace after removal.
14 Bolt
• First pre-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.
15 Securing Ring
• Remove and install using (VW 161 A).
16 Gasket
• Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
17 Inner Constant Velocity Joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Pressing off, refer to => [ Pressing Off Inner Constant
Velocity Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
• Pressing on, refer to => [ Pressing on Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
• Checking, refer to => [ Inner CV Joint, Checking ] Inner CV Joint, Checking.
18 Dished Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring
Washer on Inner Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.