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– Make sure that boot -3- is properly seated on drive shaft -4-.
– Fit clamp tensioner -V.A.G 1682--A-, as shown in illustration.
Make sure that jaws of clamp tensioner -V.A.G 1682--A- lie
against corners -arrows- of ear on clamp -1-.
– Tension clamp by turning spindle with torque wrench -B-
to specified torque of 25 Nm. Make sure that the clamp
tensioner -V.A.G 1682--A- is kept straight throughout the
process.
7.4
Loosening and tightening threaded
connections of drive shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ 24 mm socket -T10361A-
Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehi‐
cle as an example.
Removing
Vehicles with cap for wheel hub
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Removing wheel
– Remove cap for wheel hub from wheel rim.
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Install wheel
All vehicles (continued)
The aid of an additional mechanic is required for the subse‐
quent work steps.
– Press brake pedal.
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NOTICE
Risk of damage to wheel bearings from the vehicle’s own
weight when threaded connections are loosened on wheel
end.
– When threaded connections of wheel bearings have been
loosened, the wheel bearings must not be subjected to
load.
– It is not permissible to loosen threaded connections more
than 90° when the vehicle is resting on its wheels.
– Vehicles without bolted wheel bearings must not be moved
while standing on their wheels. If a vehicle nevertheless
must be moved, observe the following: install outer joint,
and tighten it to 120 Nm.
– Use 24 mm socket -T10361A- to loosen bolt -1- by 90° max.
with vehicle still standing on its wheels.
– Raise vehicle.
– Unscrew bolt -1-.
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 44; Remove wheel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
The aid of an additional mechanic is required for the subse‐
quent work steps.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the wheel bearing from vehicle’s own
weight when threaded connections of wheel bearings are
loosened on wheel end.
– When threaded connections of wheel bearings are pre‐
tightened, the wheels must not be in contact with the
ground.
– Press brake pedal.
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– Tighten bolt -1- to specified torque.
– Lower vehicle onto its wheels.
– Tighten bolt -1- to further turning angle.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 40; Assembly overview – drive shaft
♦ ⇒ Wheels and Tyres Guide; Rep. gr. 44; Wheels, tyres;
Specified torque for wheel bolts
7.5
Dismantling and assembling drive shaft
7.5.1
Removing and installing outer constant
velocity joint
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ multi-purpose tool -VW771-
♦ puller -T10382-
– Remove drive shaft ⇒ Rep. gr. 42; Removing and installing
drive shaft.
– Clamp drive shaft -1- in vice -A- using jaw protectors -B-.
– Open clamps -2- and -4- for boot -3-.
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