Removing And Installing Drive Shafts - Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Workshop Manual

Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 07.2010
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Removing and installing drive shafts

Removing and installing drive shaft with constant velocity joint
⇒ page 72 .
Removing and installing left drive shaft with (push-on) constant
velocity slip joint ⇒ page 74
Removing and installing right drive shaft with (push-on) constant
velocity slip joint ⇒ page 78
Removing and installing drive shafts with triple roller joint
AAR2600i ⇒ page 81 .
Removing and installing drive shafts with triple roller joint
AAR3300i ⇒ page 83 .
Removing and installing intermediate shaft
WARNING
When removing and installing drive shafts, do not allow them
to hang free and stop against joints due to over bending.
6.1 Loosening and tightening drive shaft
hexagon bolt
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756-
Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after bolt securing
drive shaft to wheel hub has been loosened.
If wheel bearings are loaded with weight of vehicle, bearing will
be damaged. This reduces the service life of the wheel bearing.
It is therefore important to note the following:
♦ Procedure for loosening hexagon bolt
Do not attempt to move the vehicle without the drive shafts fitted
as this would damage the wheel bearing. If the vehicle does have
to be moved, always note the following points:
– Fit an outer joint in place of drive shaft.
– Tighten outer joint to 120 Nm.
Loosening hexagon bolt
– With vehicle still standing on its wheels, loosen the hexagon
bolt a maximum of 90°, as the wheel bearing will otherwise be
damaged.
– Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground.
– Have second mechanic apply brakes.
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Rep. gr.40 - Front suspension
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⇒ page 85
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