1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT boot

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Note:
Chamfer on inner diameter of ball hub (splines) must
face the contact shoulder on the drive shaft. Fig. 4 Inner constant velocity joint, pressing
on
- Press on joint up to stop. - Install circlip. Dimension "a" = 17 mm
Note:
Before assembling boot on drive shaft mark position,
dimension "a", with for example paint or adhesive
tape. Under no circumstances should paint surface
be damaged with a sharp tool. Fig. 5 Installation position of left drive shaft
transmission end joint boot - rubber
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The large diameter of vent chamber -A- must fit on
the larger diameter. Fig. 6 Installation position of right drive shaft
transmission end joint boot
B - Vent hole Often the boot is pushed in when installing on the
joint body. This creates a vacuum inside the boot
which draws a fold in (arrow) while driving. After
installing, lift the boot at small diameter end to
equalize pressure. Fig. 7 Joint boot, ventilating Page 56 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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Cuff seating tolerance "a": 1
/
2 to 11
/
2 grooves visible
at end of cuff.
Note:
This installation position tolerance is also valid for the
left drive shaft transmission end boot (polyester
elastomer version). Fig. 10 Installation position of left drive shaft
wheel end joint boot, shaft diameter 27
mm Cuff installation position: Cuff butts against shaft
shoulder (arrow). Fig. 11 Installation position of left drive shaft,
wheel end, shaft diameter 22 mm Page 58 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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Cuff seating tolerance "a": From cuff position to
chamfer up to 1
/
2 a groove visible. Fig. 12 Installation position of right drive shaft,
wheel end joint boot Page 59 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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Note:
The 6 balls of each joint belong to one tolerance
group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for
indentations (pitting) and signs of seizure. Excessive
backlash in joint will be noticed as a knock during
load changes. In such cases the joint must be
replaced. Polished areas and ball track marks are not
a reason for changing the joint.
Installing - Swing segment of hub into rectangular cage
window.
- Tilt hub out of cage. - Press half of the total amount of grease Page 40-46 or Page 42-46 into the joint housing. - Install cage with hub in the joint housing. - Press in the balls one after the other from opposite sides whereby the original position of the hub to
cage and joint housing must be restored.
- Install new circlip in the hub. - Distribute the remaining grease in the boot. Page 61 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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5 - Clamp Always replace Tightening, Fig. 2
and Fig. 3 6 - Boot for constant
velocity joint, 90 mm
dia. Check for cracks and
abrasion Before tightening the
small clamp, ventilate
boot briefly so
pressure is equalized,
Fig. 2 7 - Clamp Always replace Tightening, Fig. 2
and Fig. 4 8 - Drive shaft, left, with
inner tripod joint Repair of inner joint
and replacement of
boot not possible at
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9 - Inner splined screw, 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
10 - Drive shaft, right, with
inner tripod joint Repair of inner joint
and replacement of
boot not possible at
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Fig. 1 Constant velocity joint, outer, removing - Drive off from drive shaft with forceful blow using
an alloy hammer. The boot is pressed on forcefully when installing on
the joint body. This creates a vacuum in the boot that
makes a dent during driving (arrow). Briefly ventilate
the boot at the small diameter after installation to
provide equalize pressure. Fig. 2 Boot, ventilating Page 68 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1