Passat L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2004)
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Remove left side axle shaft protective plate (arrows) if part of original equipment. Third bolt cannot be seen in illustration.
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Disconnect axle shaft from flange shaft.
Vehicles with 8-cyl. injection engine
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Remove left axle shaft.
Continuation for all vehicles
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Place drip tray underneath.
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Remove securing bolt -A- for flange shaft -B-.
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Remove flange shaft.
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Pull out flange shaft oil seal -C- using VW 681.
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Remove speedometer sensor.
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Remove speedometer drive wheel -D- from grooves of differential by prying at connecting tabs (arrows) alternating sides.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse sequence. Note the following:
Installed position:
Drive wheel -D- connecting tabs (arrows) engage in grooves of differential.
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Drive in flange shaft oil seal -C- and install flange shaft.