Passat Syncro Sedan V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1999)
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4. Drive axle (tube shaft)
5. Clamp
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Always replace
6. Protective boot
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Check for tears and chafing
7. Clamp
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Always replace
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Tightening refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 5
8. Dished washer
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Outer diameter (concave side) contacts thrust washer
9. Thrust washer
10. Circlip
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Always replace
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Insert in shaft groove
11. Outer constant velocity joint
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Only replace complete
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Removing refer to Fig. 2
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Installing: drive onto shaft to stop with plastic hammer
12. Bolt
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Always replace each time after removing
M14 bolt:
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115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) and turn 180° further
M16 bolt:
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190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.) and turn 90° further
WARNING: The drive axle bolt must be loosened or tightened only with the vehicle standing on its wheels.
13. Multi-point socket head bolt
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M8 x 48: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
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M10 x 48: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
14. Plate
15. Protective boot for inner constant velocity joint
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Check for tears and chafing
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Drive off with drift
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Before installing on constant velocity joint, coat sealing surface with D-3
Special Tools
Fig. 1 Tightening clamp on outer joint
CAUTION: Clamp (stainless steel) can only be tightened using NAG 1882 Fliers or equivalent (e.a. Snap-On YA 3080).
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Make sure plier jaws seat in grooves of clamp (arrow B).
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Tighten clamp by turning spindle.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Note:
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Use torque wrench with 5 - 50 Nm (4 - 37 ft. lbs.) range (e.g. VAG 1331 or equivalent).
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Coat the threads of the tool spindle with MoS2 grease to ensure smooth operation and correct tensioning.
