Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking outer constant velocity joint
| The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is
heavily soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls
for wear and damage. |
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Before dismantling, mark position of ball hub in relation to
ball cage and joint body with an electric scriber or oil stone
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Swivel ball hub and ball cage and take out balls one after
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Turn cage until the two rectangular windows
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Take out cage with hub. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Socket, 24 mm -T10361A-
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The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is
heavily soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls
for wear and damage.
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Other materials:
An economic driving style
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Changing gear earlier
In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of
thumb for most vehicles: at a speed of 30 km/h (18 mph) drive in 3rd gear, at 40
km/h (25 mph) in 4th gear and at 50 km/ ...
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Preparation for working in the engine compartment
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Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards
Fig. 95 Rear bench seat: release button
①; red marking ②
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The rear seat is split for folding. Each part of the
rear bench seat can be folded down to increase the size of the luggage compartment.
Folding the rear ...
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Note
Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft
Checking inner constant velocity joint