Removing and installing outer constant velocity joint — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 601, 602, 641, 642, 603, 643, 604, 644

• Special tools named: puller

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• Deflector ring (1) must align with contact surface of outer joint (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove drive shaft
2. Clamp drive shaft in vice using protective jaw covers.
3. Fold back boot.
4. Set puller T10382 up so that smooth side of puller plate T10382/1 points to spindles T10382/2.
5. Assemble puller T10382 complete with multi-purpose toolVW 771.

6. Pull constant velocity joint from drive shaft with puller T10382 and multi-purpose toolVW 771.
7. Install new retaining ring.
8. If necessary, push new joint boot onto drive shaft.
9. Knock constant velocity joint onto shaft with plastic hammer until circlip engages.
10. Tightening tensioning clamps [Note: Deflector ring (1) must align with contact surface of outer joint (arrow).]

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