Drive Shaft, Removing And Installing (Plus Running Gear) - Volkswagen PASSAT Repair Manual

Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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Drive shaft, removing and installing
(Plus running gear)
Removing
- Loosen 12-point nut with vehicle standing on its
wheels.
- Disconnect drive shaft from transmission drive
flange.
- Remove bolts (arrow -A-).
- Loosen bolt (arrow -B-).
- Separate connection between ball joint/control
arm. (First mark installation position).
- Press drive shaft out. Install tool as shown in
illustration.
Note:
When pressing drive shaft out ensure sufficient
clearance is available.
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