Drive Axle with Constant Velocity Joint VL 100 Assembly Overview

Drive Axle with Constant Velocity Joint VL 100 Assembly Overview





1- Outer constant velocity joint
^ Replace only as complete unit
2- Bolt
^ M16 x 1.5 x 80
^ Hex head bolt = 200 Nm plus an additional 180° turn
^ 12-point bolt = 70 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
^ Always replace after removal
^ Vehicle must not stand on wheels when loosening and tightening
3- Right drive axle
4- Clamp
^ Always replace after removal
5- Protective boot
6- Clamp
^ Always replace after removal
7- Dished washer
8- Thrust washer
9- Securing ring
^ Always replace after removal
10- CV boot
^ Before mounting onto constant velocity joint, coat sealing surface using D 454 300 A2
11- Clamp
^ Always replace after removal
12- Left drive axle
13- Backing plate
^ Always replace after removal
14- Socket head bolt
^ First pre-tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to tightening torque in a diagonal sequence
^ M8 bolt = 40 Nm
^ M10 bolt = 70 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
15- Securing ring
16- Gasket
^ Bonding surface on constant velocity joint must be free of grease and oil!
17- Inner constant velocity joint
^ Replace only as complete unit
18- Dished washer