Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1995)
Fig. 12 - Installation Position Of Right Drive Shaft, Wheel End Joint Boot
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Cuff seating tolerance "a":
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From cuff position to chamfer up to 1/2 a groove visible.
Tripod 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.
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Outer constant velocity joint
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Replace complete
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Removing, refer to Fig. 1
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Installing: Drive onto the shaft with plastic hammer until circlip comes out
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Greasing, refer to notes above
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Checking. See: Testing and Inspection
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Circlip
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Always replace