Passat Sedan Axle Shaft Assembly Service & Repair
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Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening, refer to Figs. 2 and 4
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Drive shaft, left, with inner tripod joint
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Repair of inner joint and replacement of boot not possible at this time
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Replace if damaged
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Inner spliced screw, 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
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Drive shaft, right, with inner tripod joint
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Repair of inner joint and replacement of boot not possible at this time
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Replace if damaged
NOTE: For this procedure, use the tools shown in the following illustrations or their equivalents.
Fig. 1 - Constant Velocity Joint, Outer, Removing
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Drive off from drive shaft with forceful blow using an alloy hammer.
Fig. 2 - Boot, Ventilating
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The boot is pressed on forcefully when installing on the joint body.
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This creates a vacuum in the boot that makes a dent during driving -arrow-.
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Briefly ventilate the boot at the small diameter after installation to provide equalize pressure.
Fig. 3 - Clamp, Tightening On Large Diameter
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Install pliers VAG 1682 as in illustration. Ensure that the blades of the pliers lie in the corners -arrow -B- of the clamp.
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Tighten clamp by turning the spindle with a torque wrench (do not tilt pliers during this process).
NOTE: Because of the hard material (compared to rubber) of the boot and the stainless steel hose clamp that is necessary, only tighten the clamp
with pliers VAG 1682.
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Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)