engine AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Front Axle Components Workshop Manual

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1 -
Circlip
Always replaceUse VW161a circlip pliers for removing and
installing
2 -
Gasket To replace, remove protective backing and
stick onto joint
3 -
Inner CV joint Outer diameter 100 or 108 mm (3.9 or 4.3
in.), depending on engine/transmission
application Replace only complete jointPressing off page 40
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Pressing on page 40
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Greasing page 40
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4 -
CV joint boot with cap
With vent holeCheck for splits and abrasionsUse arbor to drive offSeal cap end with D-3 before attaching to
CV joint
5 -
Axle shaft (tubular shaft)
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Outer CV joint
Outer diameter 88 or 98 mm (3.5 or 3.9
in.), depending on engine/transmission
application Replace only complete jointPressing off page 40
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Installing: Using plastic hammer, drive joint
onto shaft until circlip locks in place in
annular groove of CV joint Greasing page 40
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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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