Volkswagen PASSAT Repair Manual page 86

Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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- Disconnect drive axle from transmission drive
flange.
- Mark installation position of bolts (arrows) and
remove.
- Swing wheel outward (if necessary, place block of
wood or equivalent between strut and wheel
housing as shown).
- Push engine/transmission assembly toward front
and remove drive axle.
Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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