Removing and installing outer constant velocity joint — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Special tools named: 3207, V.A.G 1682, torque wrench

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• Apply clamp tensioner V.A.G 1682 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. Remove hose clip and push back boot.
3. Screw spindle 3207, using M16/M14 threaded section, into joint pin until constant velocity joint is pressed off drive shaft.
4. Remove circlip.
5. Detach hose clip and pull off boot.

6. Push joint boot onto drive shaft.
7. Grease splines (A) on drive shaft lightly with grease used in joint before fitting joint or triple roller spider onto drive shaft.
8. Fit circlip in groove on shaft.
9. Pack 30 g of drive shaft grease inside joint body.
10. Slide on constant velocity joint as far as circlip.
11. Align circlip so that opening faces upwards (arrows).
12. Screw old drive shaft bolt into joint body as shown.
13. Use plastic hammer to drive joint onto drive shaft until circlip engages.
14. Pack 30 g of drive shaft grease into joint on boot side.
15. Position boot in groove (arrow B).
16. Fit hose clip and tighten.
17. Apply clamp tensioner V.A.G 1682 as shown. Ensure jaws of tool make contact with lugs (arrows B) on hose clip.
18. Tighten hose clip by turning spindle with torque wrench (take care to keep tool straight).

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A6 C5 Avant) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change cv joint on AUDI A6 C5 Avant

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