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8 - Locking Plate
9 - Protective boot for inner CV joint
❑ Check for tears and scuffing.
10 - Clamp
❑ Always replace if removed.
❑ Tensioning, refer to ⇒ “6.6 Small and Large Clamps, Tightening on Inner or Outer Joint”, page 107 .
11 - Cover
12 - Inner CV joint
❑ Replace only as complete unit.
❑ Before installing inner CV joint, remove outer joint first.
❑ Before assembling, coat splines using Assembly Paste .
13 - Locking Ring
❑ Removing and Installing using Circlip Pliers - VW161A- .
14 - Cover
❑ Always replace if removed.
6.2 Drive Axle Outer Joint Twelve Point Nut,
Loosening and Tightening
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1601 - VAG1601-
12-Point Outer Drive Axle Joint Nut, Removing
– Remove wheel trim cap, remove cover cap on light-alloy
wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
WARNING
When loosening and tightening 12-point nut, vehicle must
stand on wheels.
-risk of accident-
– Loosen 12-point outer drive axle joint nut a maximum of 90°
(only loosen with vehicle resting on wheels -accident risk-).
Affects Vehicles with Air Suspension
– Place vehicle on hoist, refer to
⇒ “4 Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels”, page 10 .
Affect Vehicles with Coil Springs
– Raise vehicle and remove wheel.
Affects All Vehicles
– Tighten all five wheel bolts by hand.
A second mechanic is needed for the next step:
– 1. Mechanic: sit in vehicle and operate foot brake
– 2. Mechanic: remove 12-point drive axle nut.
If 12-point nut is loose or removed, wheel bearing should not be
loaded.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
100 Rep. Gr.40 - Front Suspension
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