Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 92

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
– Install spindles -T10382/2- and traverse -T10382/3- on puller
plate -T10382/1- .
– Install multi-purpose tool -VW 771- on traverse -T10382/3- .
– Pull out drive shaft with a couple of strikes of multi-purpose
tool -VW 771- .
– Remove drive shaft from vehicle.
Installing
Remove any paint residue and/or corrosion on thread and splines
of outer joint.
– Insert new retaining ring in groove in stub shaft on gearbox.
– Lightly grease splines of stub shaft with universal grease -G
060 735 A2-
– Mesh outer and inner splines of gearbox and constant velocity
slip joint.
– Slide drive shaft into constant velocity joint to stop by hand.
– Now push constant velocity joint onto stub shaft of gearbox
with a "sudden, hard push".
Note
Never use a hammer or other striking tool!
– Check that constant velocity slip joint is seated securely by
pulling on constant velocity joint against resistance of retaining
ring.
Caution
For this check, pull only on constant velocity slip joint, not on
drive shaft.
– Detach tensioning strap -T10038- .
– Guide outer joint into wheel hub splines as far as possible.
– Bolt swivel joint to suspension link -arrows-.
Note
Ensure boot is not damaged or twisted.
– Attach lower noise insulation ⇒ Rep. Gr. 50 ; Assembly over‐
view - noise insulation .
– Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub
Note
During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or
wheel bearing will be damaged.
– Install wheel and tighten
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Rep. Gr.40 - Front suspension
⇒ page 78
⇒ page 288 .
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