Dismantling and assembling drive shaft, triple roller joint AAR 3700i — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

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• The outer constant velocity joint is secured to the drive shaft with a circlip (2).Always renew circlip (2) after removing.
• Position clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 as shown in illustration. Ensure edges of tool lie in corners of ear (B) on clip.
• Ensure that pressure does not exceed 3.0 t.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove drive shaft
2. Detach clamps of boot (1) and push back boot on drive shaft (4).
3. Remove remains of grease using a clean cloth.
4. Drive off outer constant velocity joint (3) from drive shaft (4) using a plastic hammer (2). [Note: The outer constant velocity joint is secured to the drive shaft with a circlip (2).Always renew circlip (2) after removing.]
5. Push boot (3) onto drive shaft (1).

6. Insert circlip (2).
7. Drive clean outer constant velocity joint (4) onto drive shaft (1) using a plastic hammer until circlip (2) engages.
8. Inject 100 grammes of lubricating grease Electronic Parts Catalogue into outer constant velocity joint through ball tracks.
9. Fill boot of joint with 135 grammes of lubricating grease Electronic Parts Catalogue.
10. Install joint boot.
11. Position clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 as shown in illustration. Ensure edges of tool lie in corners of ear (B) on clip.
12. Tension clamp by turning spindle (A) with a torque wrenchV.A.G 1331.
13. Position clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 as shown in illustration. Ensure edges of tool lie in corners of ear (B) on clip.
14. Tension clamp by turning spindle (A) with a torque wrenchV.A.G 1331(C). [Note: Due to the hard material of the joint boot and, consequently, to the use of a stainless steel clamp, it is possible to tension the clamps only with clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682.The clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 must not be twisted or canted as it is tightened.]
15. Remove drive shaft
16. Open both clamps on triple roller joint and push back boot.
17. Pull joint body off drive shaft.
18. Remove circlip (1).
19. Insert drive shaft into assembly tool T10065.
20. Press drive shaft out of triple roller star.
21. Pull boot off shaft.
22. Clean shaft, joint body and groove for seal.
23. Push small clamp for boot onto shaft.
24. Push joint boot onto shaft.
25. Push joint body onto shaft.
26. Fit triple roller star onto shaft and press on to stop.
27. Ensure that pressure does not exceed 3.0 t.
28. If necessary, coat splines of drive shafts and triple roller star with lubricating pasteG 052 142 A2.
29. Insert retaining ring, ensuring that it is seated correctly.
30. Press 80 gm of lubricating grease Electronic Parts Catalogue into triple roller joint.
31. Slide joint body over rollers and hold.
32. Press 80 gm of lubricating grease Electronic Parts Catalogue into rear of triple roller joint.
33. Install joint boot.
34. Position boot in groove (arrow B).
35. Install clamps.
36. Tension clamps (arrows) with clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682.
37. Position clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 as shown in illustration. Ensure edges of tool lie in corners of ear (B) on clip.
38. Tension clamp by turning spindle (A) with a torque wrenchV.A.G 1331.
39. Position clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 as shown in illustration. Ensure edges of tool lie in corners of ear (B) on clip.
40. Tension clamp by turning spindle (A) with a torque wrenchV.A.G 1331(C). [Note: Due to the hard material of the joint boot and, consequently, to the use of a stainless steel clamp, it is possible to tension the clamps only with clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682.The clamp tensionerV.A.G 1682 must not be twisted or canted as it is tightened.]

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A4 B5 Saloon) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

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