Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, Triple Roller Joint AAR 3700I: Disassembling

-- Clamp the drive axle horizontally in a vise with protective covers.

NOTE:

Make sure the drive axle is not damaged.

-- Open the clamps -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps & Protective Boot

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-- Slide back the CV boot.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of noise while driving due to a changed installation position.

For reinstallation, mark the installation position of the joint to the drive axle using, for example, a waterproof felt-tip pen.

-- Guide the :T40236 behind the joint.

Fig 2: Bringing Guide Pins Into Contact With Joint By Turning Knurled Thumb Screws

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-- Move the :T40236 until it rests on the joint by turning knurled screws -2-.

NOTE:

Secure the joint without play in the :T40236 .

Only tighten the knurled bolts hand tight.

-- Install the :VW771 -3- in the :T40236 -2-.

Fig 3: Installing Slide Hammer Set VW 771 In Triple Roller Assembly Tool T40236

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-- Remove the joint -1- horizontally with the :VW771 .

Fig 4: Drive Axle, Triple Roller Star & Mark

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of noise while driving due to a changed installation position.

For reinstallation, mark the installation position of the drive axle -1- to the triple roller star -2- using, for example, a waterproof felt-tip pen -arrow-.

-- Remove grease with a lint-free cloth.

-- Remove the circlip with locking ring pliers -1-.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Circlip

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

Fig 6: Identifying Tool Set-Up

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The :VW522 must rest on the circlip -arrow-. The circlip is removed together with the triple roller star from the drive axle.
The :VW522 must not touch the rollers; move the rollers to the side if necessary.

-- Press the triple roller star off the drive axle.

-- Remove the CV boot.

-- Remove the grease on the shaft splines.

-- Check the roller body and ball cage for wear.

-- Clean drive axle and housing.