Jetta L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD) (2000)
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Push engine/transmission assembly forward with pry bar.
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Remove triple roller joint axle shaft.
(Arrow points forward)
Installing
Remove paint residue and/or corrosion on outer joint splines.
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Coat with oil before installing axle shaft:
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Splines of outer joint
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Thread of outer joint
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Wheel hub splines
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Contact surface and thread of twelve-point nut
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Install axle shaft.
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Install outer joint, in as far as possible.
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Connect ball joint to control arm with new bolts on old marks.
NOTE: Torque ball joint to control arm: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 90° further.
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Install inner joint to axle shaft.
Tightening torque
M8 x 18: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 90°
M8 x 28: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 90°
M8 x 48: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 90°
M10 x 23: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) + 45°
M10 x 52: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) + 45°
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Bolt pendulum support to sub-frame and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten outer joint until outer joint comes in contact with wheel bearing.
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Install wheels and tighten lug bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
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Lower the vehicle.