Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1995)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Servicing
CV Type Inner Joint
NOTE:
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Drive shafts on vehicles with Plus suspension have shorter and finer splines on the outer joint. The wheel bearing is secured by a 12-point nut.
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The splines of the outer joint and the hub on Plus suspensions are secured with locking fluid part No. D 185 400 A2, or equivalent.
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Drive shaft, removing and installing, refer to Replacement.
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Grease quantity:
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Outer constant velocity joint: 100 g of G-6.3, or equivalent, grease.
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Inner constant velocity joint: 110 g of G-6.3, or equivalent, grease.
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Greasing outer joint: press half of the grease into the joint, and the other half evenly into the boot.
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Greasing inner joint: press half of the grease into the inner joint from both sides, the other half evenly into the boot.
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When replacing the boot grease joint as required.
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Directly below the component legend are the Fig. numbers. Please refer to these for information regarding removal and installation instructions.
1
Circlip
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Always replace
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Remove and install with VW 161a
2
Gasket
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Always replace
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Pull off protective foil and stick onto joint.
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Only on 100 mm diameter constant velocity joints
3
Inner constant velocity joint
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100 mm diameter
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Only replace complete
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Pressing off, refer to Fig. 3
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Pressing on, refer to Fig. 4
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Greasing, refer to notes above
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Checking. See: Constant Velocity Joint/Testing and Inspection
4
Dished washer
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Inner diameter splined
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Installation position: outer diameter (concave side) contacts constant velocity joint
5
Boot for 100 mm diameter constant velocity joint
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Rubber version
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With vent hole
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Check for tears and chafing
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Installation position for left drive shaft, refer to Fig. 5
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Installation position for right drive shaft, refer to Fig. 6
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Coat inside of cap with D3, or equivalent
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Drive off with drift