2000 AUDI A4 Suspension Rear Drive Axle Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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Rear drive axle, servicing

Note:
Constant Velocity (CV) joints are packed with
grease G-6.
Note:
Re-grease the joint, if necessary, when replacing
the CV joint boot.
Outer
joint dia. Total grease
required Proportions:
Joint
Boot
89 mm
(3.5 in.) 90 g (3.2 oz.) 40 g (1.4
oz) 50 g (1.8
oz)
Inner

100 mm
(3.9 in.) 80 g (2.8 oz.) 30 g (1.1
oz) 50 g (1.8
oz) 1 -
Circlip
Always replaceUse VW161a circlip pliers to remove and
install Fig. 5

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2 -
Gasket
Always replace; remove protective backing
and stick onto joint
3 -
Inner CV joint O.D.: 100 mm (3.9 in.)Replace only as complete jointRemoving Fig. 3Pressing on Fig. 4Greasing Note, page 42
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4 -
Dished washer
Installation position Fig. 7
5 -
Inner CV joint boot with cap
Examine for splits and signs of chafingUse drift to removeCoat sealing surface of CV joint with D-3
before attaching to CV joint
6 -
Axle shaft Identical length on left and right-sides
7 -
Outer CV joint boot Examine for splits and signs of chafingVentilate before tightening clamp Fig. 2
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8 -
Clamp
Always replaceTightening Fig. 1
9 -
Dished washer
Larger diameter (concave side) contacts
thrust ring Installation position Fig. 6
10 -
Spacer ring
Installation position Fig. 6
11 -
Circlip
Always replaceInsert into annular groove of shaft when
installing; not visible when joint installed
12 -
Outer CV joint O.D.: 89 mm (3.5 in.)Replace only complete jointRemoving Fig. 8Installing: drive joint onto shaft using
plastic-headed hammer until circlip
engages in groove Greasing Note, page 42
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Fig. 1 Tightening clamp

Attaching the CV joint boot onto the outer body of the joint frequently
requires compressing or squeezing the boot. This produces a vacuum in
the joint boot, which may cause a crease to the inside when driving
(arrow).
For this reason, after installing the joint boot, vent it briefly by letting some
air in at the small diameter to balance the pressure and restore the correct
boot shape. Fig. 2 Venting CV joint boot
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Notes: Fig. 3 Removing inner CV joint
Use arbor to drive off boot first.Support ball hub.

Note:
Chamfer on the inner diameter of the ball hub (splines) must be facing
toward the shoulder of the drive axle. Fig. 4 Pressing on inner CV joint
- Press joint on up to stop.
- Install circlip.
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Fig. 5 Removing and installing circlip

Fig. 6 Installation position of dished washer and spacer ring
1 - Dished washer
2 - Spacer ring (plastic)
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Fig. 7 Installing dished washer in correct position

Fig. 8 Pressing off outer CV joint
- Clamp drive axle in vise using protective jaws.
- Remove clamp and push back boot.
- Screw in 3207 pressure spindle with M14-thread end into joint until CV
joint is pressed off splined shaft.
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