Removing And Installing Drive Shaft - Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
♦ Torque/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 12-point flange 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 the drive shaft.
– Tighten the outer joint to 120 Nm.
Loosening 12-point bolt
– With vehicle still standing on its wheels, loosen the twelve-
point bolt a maximum of 90°, as the wheel bearing will other‐
wise be damaged.
– Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground.
– Have second mechanic apply brakes.
– Remove 12-point bolt -arrow-.
Fitting 12-point bolt
– Renew 12-point bolt.
Note
The wheels must not be in contact with the ground when the drive
shaft bolt is tightened; otherwise, the wheel bearing will be dam‐
aged.
– Have second mechanic apply brakes.
– Tighten 12-point bolt to 70 Nm.
– Lower vehicle onto its wheels.
– Turn 12-point bolt 90° further.
19.3

Removing and installing drive shaft

Removing
– Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:
♦ Hexagon bolt ⇒ page 274
♦ Twelve-point bolt ⇒ page 275
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Rep. Gr.42 - Rear suspension