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C4.01
Axle shafts
Removing the axle shaft
The following procedure is for the removal of the right hand axle shaft.
The procedure for removing the left hand axle shaft is identical.
Only for vehicles with DCT gearbox. Disable the EPB electric parking brake Autohold function (
Only for vehicles with mechanical gearbox. Disengage the electric parking brake (EPB).
Remove the rear flat undertray section (
Remove the wheels (
E3.12).
D2.01).
Use a punch and mallet to remove the caulking
(1) from the ring nut (2).
Undo the ring nut (2) fastening the axle shaft (A)
to the hub carrier bearing.
Undo the six screws (3) fastening the axle shaft
(A) to the differential flange, recovering the
three shims (4).
D3.07).
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