Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
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Remove heat shield -A- from vehicle underbody.
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Remove cover plate -B- (arrows).
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Mark position of front and rear drive shaft sections on both constant velocity joints with paint, if not already marked.
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Remove upper 3 securing bolts in each drive shaft constant velocity joint.
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Install 3298 alignment fixture with 3139/3 spacers and tighten plastic nuts.
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Remove remaining securing bolts on front and rear constant velocity joints.
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Remove securing nuts (arrows) for intermediate mounts and remove drive shaft together with alignment fixture.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, when installing note the following:
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Threaded holes in drive shaft: drive flanges of transmission and rear final drive must be cleaned of all locking material residue. Thread tap is
suitable for this.
Otherwise securing bolts may shear when screwing in.
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Replace seal for drive shaft on flange of transmission or rear final drive (remove protective foil and adhere seal to joint).