Audi A4: CV Joint, Servicing
Outer CV Joint, Removing
- Clamp the drive axle in a vise with protective covers.
- Open both clamps and remove the CV boot from the outer
joint.
- Drive out the CV joint from the drive axle with a copper or
brass mandrel -A- on the inner
ring.
- Remove joint and CV boot.

Outer CV Joint, Installing
- The CV boot and the drive axle must be free of grease.
- Replace the circlip -1- after
removing.
- Slide on the small clamp with the CV boot.
- Position the CV boot in the outer groove
-arrow B-.
- Inner groove -arrow A- remains
visible "identification groove" (for correct installation of CV
boot).
- Add the specified quantity of grease to the inside of the joint.

- Before installing the joint, the splines
-arrow A- must be lightly coated
with grease used in the joint.
- Insert the circlip into the groove on the shaft.

- Slide on the CV joint up to the circlip.
- Align the circlip at center with opening upward
-arrows-.

- Install the old drive axle screw in the joint.
- Drive joint onto the drive axle with a plastic mallet until
the circlip engages.
- Add the specified quantity of the grease into the joint on the CV boot
side.
- Slide the CV boot onto the joint.
- Bleed the CV boot.
- Make sure the CV boot is seated on the joint correctly.
- The CV boot must fit in the groove and on joint contour.
- Tension the clamps on the outer joint. Refer to
→ Chapter "Clamp on Triple Roller Joint and Outer Joint,
Tensioning".

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It is necessary to disassemble the joint whenever replacing
the grease or if the ball surfaces show wear or damage.
Disassembling
- Mark the position of the ball hub -2-
to ball cage -3- and to
Note
Depending on the version of the clamp, use the following
tools:
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Clamping Pliers -VAG1682A-
Locking P
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Shock Absorber Set -T10001-
Tensioning Strap -T10038-
Tripod Joint Tool -T10065-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
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Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Select "D" or "R".
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Securing the vehicle against rolling
Secure
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Bolts - Joint to Transmission
Circl