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Installing > < Removing and installing drive shafts on vehicles with compressed splines in the wheel hub

Passat (B3)

Removing
Removing
If a vehicle has to be moved after the drive shaft has been removed, first install an outer joint instead of the drive shaft and tighten to 50 Nm because otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.
–  Lift vehicle far enough to take weight off front wheels.
–  Loosen 12-point nut.
–  Unbolt drive shaft from gearbox flange shaft.
–  Mark installation position of bolts.
   
–  Unscrew bolts -arrow A-.
–  Loosen bolt -arrow B-.
  V40-1311
–  Press out drive shaft.
t  Ensure sufficient clearance when pressing out drive shaft.
–  Remove drive shaft.
  V40-1298

Installing > < Removing and installing drive shafts on vehicles with compressed splines in the wheel hub