AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Suspension Front Axle Components User Guide

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Plastic CV joint boots


Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary
items

VAG1275 3207 VW411
VW401/402 VW412 VW522
40-204 A VAG1682 3340
On the Audi A4, new plastic CV joint boots are
installed on the 88 mm outer joint (wheel end) of
the front axle.
The plastic boots can be identified because they
are made out of a harder material than the
rubber boots.
The harder plastic boots necessitates the use of
stainless steel clamps for attaching the boots.
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Clamps used on rubber joint boots are
tightened using VAG1275 pliers.

The following instructions are only for
stainless steel clamps

Tightening clamp on outer CV joint

Notes: - Position VAG1682 pliers as shown in illustration. Make sure jaws of
pliers seat in grooves of clamp (arrows -B-).
- Using torque wrench, turn spindle -A- and tighten clamp.

Do not cant pliers
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Use a torque wrench with a range of 5-50 Nm (approx. 4-40 ft lb) (e.g.
VAG1331). Make sure spindle -A- turns freely. If necessary lubricate the spindle
threads with MOS2 grease. If the spindle does not turn freely (e.g. spindle is dirty), the clamping
force required on the clamp will not be achieved even though the
correct tightening torque is indicated.
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Pressing off outer constant velocity joint

- Clamp drive axle in vise using protective jaw covers.
- Remove clamp and slide back boot.
- Thread 3207 pressure spindle (with M16 and M14 threaded sections)
into end of constant velocity joint until joint is pressed off of axle shaft.

Pressing off inner constant velocity joint
Notes:
First use a drift to drive off the boot.Support the ball hub.
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Pressing on inner constant velocity joint
Note:
The chamfer on the inner diameter of the ball hub (splines) must face the
contact shoulder on the drive axle. - Press joint on up to stop.
- Install circlip.

Installation positions of spacer washer and spring washer (outer CV
joint end)
1 - Spring washer
2 - Spacer washer (plastic)
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Ventilating joint boot
Only for rubber joint boot.
The joint boot is often pressed in while being installed on the body of the
joint. This creates a vacuum inside the boot which draws it inward with a
fold (arrow) while driving. Therefore after installing, lift the boot at the
small diameter end to equalize pressure.
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Drive axle with triple-rotor joint, servicing

Grease quantity and type
Note:
Pack the outer constant velocity joints with the
following greases:
CAUTION!
Part numbers are listed here for reference only.
Always check with your Parts department for
the latest information.
88 mm joint diameter: G 000 603
98 mm joint diameter: G 000 633Outer
joint dia. Total amt. of
grease Proportions

Joint
Boot
88 mm
(3.5 in.) 100 g (3.5
oz.) 50 g (1.8
oz.) 50 g (1.8
oz.)
98 mm
(3.9 in.) 120 g (4.2
oz.) 80 g (2.8
oz.) 40 g (1.4
oz.)
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1 -
Drive axle with triple-rotor joint
Replacement part supplied with boot and
filled with grease
2 -
Clamp Always replaceTightening Fig.1
3 -
Boot for inner triple-rotor joint
Check for splits and abrasionsOnly 32 mm diameter shafts have
replaceable inner boots To replace, drive off outer constant velocity
joint When slipping onto profiled shaft, apply
small quantity of grease to bead on profiled
shaft and use VAG1474/5 wedge (part of
VAG1474) to carefully position boot Fig. 4
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4 -
Clamps
Always replaceTightening Fig.1
5 -
Boot for outer constant velocity joint
Check for splits and abrasionsBefore tightening clamp, briefly lift end of
boot to equalize pressure (ventilate) Fig. 3 As of chassis no. 8DTA 279 794, new
boots were introduced for 88 mm outer
joint (wheel end) Fig. 1

6 -
Clamp
Always replaceTightening Fig. 1
7 -
Spring washer
Installation position Fig. 5
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8 -
Spacer washer (plastic)
Installation position Fig. 5
9 -
Circlip
Always replaceInstall into circular groove on axle shaft
before installing joint Not visible with joint installed
10 -
Outer constant velocity joint Outer diameter 88 or 98 mm, depending on
engine/transmission combination Replace as complete part onlyPressing off Fig. 2
(with hollow shaft
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)
Installing: use plastic hammer to drive onto
axle shaft until circlip engages Greasing page 40
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Clamps used on rubber joint boots are
tightened using VAG1275 pliers

Instructions in Fig. 1
are only for stainless
steel clamps

Notes: Fig. 1 Tightening clamp on outer CV joint
- Position VAG1682 pliers as shown in illustration. Make sure jaws of
pliers seat in grooves of clamp (arrows -B-).
- Using torque wrench, turn spindle -A- and tighten clamp.

Do not cant pliers
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Use a torque wrench with a range of 5-50 Nm (approx. 4-40 ft lb) (e.g.
VAG1331). Make sure spindle -A- turns freely. If necessary lubricate the spindle
threads with MOS2 grease. If the spindle does not turn freely (e.g. spindle is dirty), the clamping
force required on the clamp will not be achieved even though the
correct tightening torque is indicated.
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