How to carry out replacement: CV Joint 1.6 Audi A4 B5
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How to change CV joint on Audi A4 B5 saloon – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro … View more

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How to change cv joint on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 30/06/2021
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Replacement: CV joint – Audi A4 B5 saloon. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
HEX bit No.H14
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat screwdriver
Tap wrench
Clic-R collar pliers
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: CV joint – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The CV joint replacement procedure is identical for the left and right CV axles.
  • Replace the CV joints of CV axles in pairs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B5 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use HEX No.H14. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B5 saloon
    Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: CV joint – Audi A4 B5 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake disc.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use HEX No.H14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 17
    Remove the control arms. Use a crowbar.
    Step 18
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: CV joint – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tip:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 20
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    Detach the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a flat screwdriver.
  19. Step 21
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    Install and tighten the drive shaft bolt. Use HEX No.H14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 22
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    Remove the CV joint together with its boot.
  21. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use HEX No.H14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 24
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    Clean the CV joint mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  23. Step 25
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    Remove the CV joint circlip. Use a flat screwdriver.
  24. Step 26
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    Clean the CV joint mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  25. Step 27
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    Pack the CV joint with the grease supplied in the kit.
  26. Step 28
    Move the inner race of the new CV joint from side to side to get it ready to work.
    Step 29
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    Install the CV joint boot on the CV axle. Use a flat screwdriver.
  27. Step 30
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    Install the CV joint circlip.
  28. Step 31
    How to change CV Joint on AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1998 - tips and tricks
    Install the new CV joint. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  29. Step 32
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Audi A4 B5 1999 1.8 T quattro CV Joint
    Move the inner race of the new CV joint from side to side to get it ready to work.
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