Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 28L DOHC (AAA) (1995) - Modified Wheel Hub Splines/Axle Shaft
Axle Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheel Hub Splines/Axle Shaft - Modified
Group: 40
Number: 95-03
Date: Oct 4, 1995
Subject:
Modified Wheel Hub Splines
Modified Axle Shaft Removal/Installation Procedure
Model(s):
Passat GLX 1995 -->
File this Technical Bulletin in Repair Manual No: W42 012 194 108
The Repair Manual pages are new and will be integrated into the next Repair Manual update.
Wheel hub with compressed splines
(vehicles with Plus suspension)
The wheel hub has been modified so that the peaks of the splines -arrow- are compressed slightly. Backlash between the splines of the outer constant
velocity joint and the wheel hub has been eliminated. It is no longer possible to remove the axle shaft without tools.
The modification to the splines also requires a new method of tightening the 12-point axle nut.
The new wheel hubs are supplied as replacement parts. When these new hubs are used, no locking fluid is necessary.
Axle shaft, removing and installing (Plus suspension)
Removing
CAUTION!
If a vehicle has to be moved on wheels after removing the axle shaft, install an outer CV joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft.lb) or damage to the wheel
bearing may result.
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Lift vehicle until load on front axle is relieved.
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Loosen and remove 12-point axle nut.
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Disconnect axle shaft from transmission drive flange.