Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756 A- |
Caution
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 not permissible to loosen drive shaft bolt
more than 90° if vehicle is standing on its wheels. |
Do not attempt to move the vehicle without the drive
shafts fitted as this would damage the wheel bearing. If
a vehicle nevertheless has to be moved, comply with the
following: |
Install an outer joint instead of the drive shaft. |
Tighten outer joint to 120 Nm. |
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Loosening twelve-point head bolt |
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To avoid damage to wheel bearing, do not loosen 12-point
bolt using 24 mm socket -T10361A- further than 90° with vehicle
still standing on its wheels. |
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Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground. |
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Have second mechanic apply brakes. |
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Remove twelve-point head bolt -arrow-. |
Tightening twelve-point bolt |
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Renew twelve-point bolt for outer end of drive shaft. |
Note
It must be ensured that the wheels do not yet touch the
floor when the drive shaft is being tightened. Otherwise the
wheel bearing may be damaged. |
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Have second mechanic apply brakes. |
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Tighten twelve-point head bolt to 200 Nm. |
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Lower vehicle onto its wheels. |
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Turn twelve-point head bolt 180° further. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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