Checking Outer Constant Velocity Joint - Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual

Pressing on inner constant velocity joint
Note
Chamfer on internal circumference of ball hub (splines) must face
contact shoulder on drive shaft.
– Apply special pliers -V.A.G 1682- as shown in diagram. En‐
sure that the jaws of the pliers seat in the ends of the hose clip
-arrows B-.
Tighten hose clip on outer joint
– Tighten hose clip by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do
not cant pliers).
Note
Because a stainless steel hose clip is required due to the hard
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material of the joint boot (compared to rubber), it is possible to
tighten the hose clip only with special pliers -V.A.G 1682- .
Specified torque: 25 Nm.
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Use torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5 ... 50 Nm, (e.g.
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torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- ).
Make sure thread of spindle -A- on pliers moves freely. Lubri‐
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cate with MoS2 grease if necessary.
If the thread is tight (e.g. due to dirt), the required clamping
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force for the clip will not be attained although the correct torque
is applied.
Tightening hose clip on small diameter
19.5

Checking outer constant velocity joint

The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is heavily
soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls for wear and
damage.
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