Seat Leon 2013 Workshop Manual page 110

León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018
♦ Puller - T10520-
Caution
When removing and installing drive shafts, do not allow them
to hang free and stop against joints due to over bending.
Removing
– Remove bolt for drive shaft
Caution
Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening
bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub.
If they have to support the weight of the vehicle they will be
damages and their service life will be reduced.
It is not permissible to turn drive shaft bolt more than 90° anti-
clockwise if vehicle is standing on its wheels.
Do not attempt to move the vehicle without the drive shafts
fitted; this would result in wheel bearing damage. If it is nec‐
essary for a vehicle to be moved, please comply with the
following instructions:
♦ Install an outer joint instead of the drive shaft.
♦ Tighten outer joint to 120 Nm.
– Remove front wheel on affected side.
– If fitted, remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview -
noise insulation .
– Unscrew the hexagonal nut -1- from the link bar -3-.
– Pull coupling rod -3- out of anti-roll bar -2-.
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Rep. gr.40 - Front suspension
⇒ page 120 .