Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008)
‹› Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint ] See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle
Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Drive Axle With CV Joint.
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Nut
‹› M12 x 1.5 x 80
‹› 70 Nm + 90° turn
‹› Self-locking.
‹› Always replace after removal.
Wheel Bearing Housing
Wheel Bearing Housing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Ball joint puller (3287A)
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)
‹› Angle wrench (V.A.G 1756)
‹› Spreader (3424)
Removing
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Remove the drive axle bolt.
‹› Hex head bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Bolt Connection, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement.
‹› Twelve point bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and
Repair/Procedures.
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Remove wheel.
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Remove brake caliper with brake carrier and hang on body using wire.
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Remove ABS wheel speed sensor.
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Remove disc brake.
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Now remove cover plate from wheel bearing housing.
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Loosen nut of track rod ball joint, but do not unscrew yet.
‹› To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.
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Press off track rod ball joint from wheel bearing housing using (3287A) and now unscrew nut.