I - | → Chapter „Assembly overview - drive shaft, constant velocity joint VL100“ |
II - | → Chapter „Assembly overview - drive shaft, constant velocity joint VL107“ |
III - | → Chapter „Assembly overview - drive shaft, triple roller joint AAR3300i“ |
Distinguishing between drive shafts when installed |
VL100 | VL107 | AAR3300i inserted | AAR3300i bolted | |
Diameter of inner joint in mm | 100 | 107 | - | - |
Cover between inner joint and drive flange | - | X | - | - |
Inner joint pushed into gearbox (only automatic gearbox) | - | - | X | - |
Working on refrigerant circuit
Repairs requiring the opening of the refrigerant circuit
must only be carried out by specially trained personnel.
Notes on repairs to vehicles with air conditioning and on
handling refrigerant can be found in ELSA under
→ Air c ...
Effects on metal
In its pure state, refrigerant R134a is chemically stable
and does not attack iron or aluminium.
However, impurities such as chlorine compounds in the
refrigerant do attack certain metals and plastics. This can lead
to blockages, leaks a ...
Vehicles with torsion beam axle
The connecting pipe can be cut through at the cutting point
in order to renew the centre and rear silencers separately.
Cutting point is marked by an indentation on circumference
of exhaust pipe.
Special tools and ...