Dismantling and assembling drive shaft - Audi S1: Audi A1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

• Special tools named: torque wrench

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• Chamfer on internal diameter of ball hub (splines) must face contact collar of drive shaft.
• Apply clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 A as shown. Ensure jaws of tool make contact with lugs (arrows B) on hose clip.

📋 Procedure

1. Clamp drive shaft in vice using protective jaw covers.
2. Fold back rubber boot.
3. Drive constant velocity joint off drive shaft using a drift (A).
4. Knock onto shaft with plastic hammer until circlip engages.
5. Use a drift to press boot off joint.

6. Remove circlip.
7. Detach both hose clips and slide boot towards outer joint.
8. Press on joint as far as stop.
9. Engage circlip. [Note: Chamfer on internal diameter of ball hub (splines) must face contact collar of drive shaft.]
10. Apply clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 A as shown. Ensure jaws of tool make contact with lugs (arrows B) on hose clip.
11. Tighten hose clip by turning spindle (A) with torque wrench (take care to keep clamp tensioner straight). [Note: Due to the hard material of the CV joint boot (as opposed to rubber), a stainless steel hose clip is required; this can only be tightened using clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 A.Make sure thread of spindle (A) turns freely. Lubricate with Mo S2 grease if necessary.If the thread is stiff (e.g. due to dirt), the required clamping force will not be attained at the hose clip when the specified tightening torque is applied.]

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