Overview - Drive Axles, Servicing

Difference of Drive Axles in Installed Condition
| VL107 (bolted) | VL107 (mounted) | AAR3300i | AAR3300i | |
| Diameter of inner joint in mm | 107 | 107 | - | - |
| Cover between inner joint and flange shaft | X | - | - | - |
| Inner joint inserted into transmission (automatic transmission only) | - | - | X | - |
| Inner joint placed on transmission (only automatic transmission with AWD) | - | - | - | X |
| Inner CV joint mounted on the transmission (manual transmission) | - | X | - | - |
Drive Axle Heat Shields
FWD Manual Transmission

| Component | Tightening Specification |
| Hex bolt -1- | 25 Nm |
FWD 09M Automatic Transmission

| Component | Tightening Specification |
| Bolts -1- | 25 Nm |
AWD

| Component | Tightening Specification |
| Nuts -1- | 20 Nm |
Drive Axles with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, Mounted in Transmission,
Removing and Installing
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In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:⇒ Efficient
driving style
⇒ Fuel-efficient driving Fuel consumption, environmental impact, and wear and
tear on engine, brakes and tires depend mainly on the following 3 factors:
Your personal driving style.
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