Question 1

How to remove and reassemble a CV Joint and CV Joint Boot on a driveaxle on Volkswagen Cabrio?

Accepted Answer

Starting with, take out the driveaxle of the car and clamp it in a vise using soft jaws. Relax the two joint retaining clamps of the outer joints, cutting them off where needed. Slide the boot down the shaft to reveal the constant velocity (CV) joint and rub off excess grease. Tap the joint at the end of the driveaxle with a soft faced mallet, and then remove the snap-ring in the groove, the thrust washer and dished washer and record their position of installation. Remember to discard the boot, clean the outer CV joint assembly, labeling the relative positions of the bearing cage, inner race and housing. The outer CV joint can be attached in a vise and the ball bearings removed in a criss-cross pattern tapping the inner race where necessary. To take off the cage and inner race assembly, position the cage windows in line with the housing lands and swing out the inner race. Clean and then check any damage or wear, solvent test all parts, any parts that cannot be serviced, replace the whole CV joint assemblies. Provided that it is satisfactory, a boot replacement kit should be acquired and all parts coated with CV joint grease, and the process of reassembling it should be underway, by installing the inner race in the cage and aligning the marks. Installing inner race and cage assembly into the housing followed by putting the balls into the holes one after another. Insert the CV joint grease with wooden dowel pushing the grease up to the inner race hole. Wipe the end of the axleshaft, then insert the new clamp and boot and pour in the remaining grease in the kit into the boot. Lift protective tape off of splines on the driveaxle, slide dished washer and thrust washer on and attach a new snap-ring, and strike a joint on the driveaxle until firmly seated. Lay the boot over the joint, making sure that the lips of the boots are in the right place and put in place the large retaining clamp by tightening it with a special tool. Install the small retaining clamp in a similar manner, and in this case also be sure that the constant velocity joint moves freely before the driveaxle is reinstalled. In models which have automatic transaxles, there is no spare parts or dismantling information available and as such, consult a dealer in VW. In the case of manual transaxles, the inner CV joint will need a hydraulic press and special tools, which means that it is better to call upon a qualified repair shop.

Question 2

What factors should you consider before replacing CV joints and CV joint boots that show signs of wear on Volkswagen Rabbit?

Accepted Answer

When the CV joints exhibit signs of wear; usually because of tearing CV joint boots, then weigh all the alternatives first before commencing with the overhaul, because complete rebuilt CV axles can be obtained on an exchange basis and this saves time and effort. The first step involves removing the CV axle out of the vehicle, holding it in a vise, fitting soft jaws, and cutting off the outer CV joint boot which holds the clamps. Slide the CV joint boot down to expose the CV joint, wipe off excess grease, and with a hammer and brass punch, tap the joint off the CV axle and be sure the punch is only hitting the inner race. Unscrew the circlip in the CV axle groove, and squeeze the thrust washer and the dished washer off, recording the relationship. Cast off the CV joint boot and wash the outer CV joint assembly, indicating the positions of the bearing cage, inner race, and housing. The outer CV joint can be fitted in a vise and the bearings taken out of it, and then the cage and the inner race assembly can be removed by tilting the joint vertically. Clean solvent all parts, examine damages and in case some parts cannot be serviced, replace entire CV joint assembly. Should be satisfactory, repair by taking a CV joint boot replacement kit, rubbing all parts with CV joint grease, and starting reassembly with attaching the inner race in the cage, aligning the marks, and putting the balls in. With the grease squeezed into the joint, be sure it is completely stuffed, and wipe the axleshaft with cleaning it and slide on the new clamp and CV joint boot. Fit a new circlip making sure that it fits into the joint and fit the CV joint boot over the joint and tighten the clamps with a crimping tool. In the case of inner CV joints, take away the CV joint boot clamps, draw the CV joint boot back and slide off the joint housing whilst marking the correspondence between the tri-pod and the outer race. Mark the tri-pod and axleshaft with a center punch, and remove the retainer clip and drive the tri-pod joint off the CV axle. Clean up the old grease, check against wear and put together with fresh clamps and grease. In the case of triple-roller type joints, the steps to be followed are the same, i.e. to remove and inspect components and to restore their correct positioning during assembly. In ball-and-cage type joints, take out the CV joint boot clamp, bang out the CV joint boot cap, take out the snap-ring and strip out the inner joint. Wipe everything clean, grease and reassemble, making sure that the snap-ring fits and the joint moves easily before attaching the CV axle again.

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Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 5QM-498-103-H

Volkswagen Outer CV Joint Part Number: 5QN-498-099-A

Volkswagen Outer CV Joint Part Number: 5QM-498-099-H

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 5QN-498-103-N

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 3QF-498-103-D

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 3QF-498-104-A

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 3QF-498-103-E

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 3QF-598-103

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 5Q0-498-103-E

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 5Q0-498-103-N

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 5QM-498-103-F

Volkswagen Inner Joint Assembly Part Number: 5Q0-598-103-A

Volkswagen Outer Joint Assembly Part Number: 1EK-498-099

Volkswagen CV Joints Part Number: 191-498-103-C

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 3QF-498-103

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 5QM-498-103

Volkswagen Outer CV Joint Part Number: 3Q0-498-099-A

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 5QM-498-103-A

Volkswagen CV Joints Part Number: 357-498-103-B

Volkswagen Inner CV Joint Part Number: 1KM-498-103-E

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