WARNING
♦There are two types of
twelve-point bolts, with
and without ribs. Distin‐
guishing characteristics
⇒ Fig. ““Difference Be‐
tween A Twelve-Point
Bolt with Ribs and A
Twelve-Point Bolt without
Ribs”“ , page 122
♦When installing a twelve-
point bolt, always check
what type of twelve-point
bolt is to be used.
♦Use the correct tighten‐
ing specification for the
specific bolt.
♦The tightening specifica‐
tion for a twelve-point bolt
»with« ribs is 70 Nm +
90°. Refer to
⇒ “9.1 Twelve-Point Bolt
with Ribs, Loosening and
Tightening, Drive Axle
Threaded Connection”,
page 77 for loosening
and tightening specifica‐
tions.
♦The tightening specifica‐
tion for a twelve-point bolt
»without« ribs is 200 Nm
+ 180°. Refer to
⇒ “9.2 Twelve-Point Bolt
without Ribs, Loosening
and Tightening, Drive
Axle Threaded Connec‐
tion”, page 78 for loosen‐
ing and tightening speci‐
fications.
3 - Right Drive Axle
4 - Left Drive Axle
5 - Clamp
❑ Always replace if removed
❑ Tensioning. Refer to ⇒ Fig. ““Tensioning Clamp On Small Diameter”“ , page 114 .
6 - CV Boot for CV Joint
❑ Check for tears and scuffing
❑ Material: Hytrel polyelastomer
7 - Clamp
❑ Always replace if removed
❑ Tensioning. Refer to ⇒ Fig. ““Tightening Clamp On Outer Joint”“ , page 113 .
8 - Plate Spring
❑ Installation position. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint”“ , page 123
9 - Thrust Ring
❑ Installation position. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint”“ , page 123
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