Dismantling triple roller joint AAR 2600 i or 3300 i: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 / A4 B6/B7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

• Special tools named: T40084

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• Use protective jaw covers.Take care not to damage drive shaft.
• Mark position of joint body relative to drive shaft.
• Joint body must be fixed in removal and assembly tool T40018 or T40084 without play.Tighten screws (2) only hand-tight.
• Mark positions of parts 1 and 2 in relation to each other before dismantling.

📋 Procedure

1. Clamp drive shaft horizontally in vice. [Note: Use protective jaw covers.Take care not to damage drive shaft.]
2. Mark position of joint body relative to drive shaft.
3. Open hose clips (arrows).
4. Push back boot.
5. Measure dimension (A) as shown.

6. ⚠ It is important to use the correct special tools for the different drive shafts. — Apply removal and assembly tool T40018 for triple roller joint AAR 3300 i (or assembly tool T40084 for triple roller joint AAR 2600 i) behind joint body.
7. Bring assembly tool into contact with joint body by turning knurled screws (2). [Note: Joint body must be fixed in removal and assembly tool T40018 or T40084 without play.Tighten screws (2) only hand-tight.]
8. Screw multi-purpose tool VW 771 into removal and assembly tool T40018 or T40084.
9. Remove joint body by knocking horizontally.
10. Mark positions of parts 1 and 2 in relation to each other before dismantling.
11. Remove grease with a lint-free cloth.
12. Remove circlip.
13. Press triple roller spider off drive shaft.
14. Pull off boot.
15. Remove grease from shaft splines.
16. Check rollers and roller races for wear.
17. Clean drive shaft and housing.

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