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1 - Drive Axle
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling, refer to
⇒ “7.3 Drive Axle, Bolted
Inner Joint, Removing
and Installing”,
page 182 .
❑ Allocation, refer to the
Parts Catalog.
2 - Outer CV Joint
❑ Can only be replaced
with the drive shaft
❑ If CV boot on outer joint
must be replaced, inner
joint must first be re‐
moved from drive axle,
refer to
⇒ “7.6 Drive Axle, Bolted
Inner Joint, Servicing”,
page 192 .
❑ Before assembling, coat
splines with Assembly
Paste .
❑ Allocation, refer to the
Parts Catalog.
3 - Self-Locking 12-Point Nut
❑ 500 Nm
❑ Always replace if re‐
moved.
❑ Before assembling, coat
contact surface with As‐
sembly Paste .
4 - Clamp
❑ Replace
❑ Allocation, refer to the
Parts Catalog.
5 - CV Boot
❑ Check for tears and scuffing
❑ Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
6 - Clamp
❑ Replace
❑ Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
7 - Cover
8 - Locking Ring
❑ Remove and install using Circlip Pliers - VW161A- .
9 - Inner CV Joint
❑ Replace only as complete unit.
❑ Checking, refer to ⇒ “7.7 Inner CV Joint, Bolted Inner Joint, Checking”, page 192 .
❑ Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
10 - Cover
❑ Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
11 - Clamp
❑ Replace
❑ Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
7. Drive Axle 191