Tripode - or - Non-Tripode CV Joint, WTF ...how do I know which ones
07-24-2007, 10:17 AM
#1
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tripode - or - Non-Tripode CV Joint, WTF ...how do I know which ones
I have to change a front wheel bearing, so I figure after 247k miles, I will pull the axle shafts and give the CV joints a cleaning & lube. Now, I'm coming across this "Tripode" terminology. can anyone tell me how to know the difference? I hate to get into a job, and discover I have the wrong parts.
07-24-2007, 10:37 AM
#2
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: beside the Great Salty Wetspot
Posts: 4,898
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tripod? Depends on whether you have auto or manual transmission.
Bentley says:
3 - Drive axle For vehicles with manual transmission
7 - Axle shaft with inner tripod joint. Variation of drive axle for vehicles with automatic transmission.
3 - Drive axle For vehicles with manual transmission
7 - Axle shaft with inner tripod joint. Variation of drive axle for vehicles with automatic transmission.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pushbutton_auto
Audi 5000 / 200 / V8 Discussion
5
06-05-2010 08:21 PM
VR_Life
Audi Original "S" Cars
4
05-31-2005 07:21 PM
SugarRushAudi
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
3
06-18-2003 05:29 AM
JWG
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
3
09-18-2001 08:12 AM