Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Fig. 3 Pressing on inner constant velocity joint
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Press joint on up to stop.
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Install circlip.
Note: The chamfer on the inner diameter of the ball hub (splines) must face the contact shoulder on the drive axle.
Removal and Installation
Drive axle, removing and installing
Removing
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Remove bolt for drive axle.
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Remove heat shield for drive axle (arrows).
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Unbolt drive axle from drive flange.
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Drive axle out of hub with a plastic-headed hammer if necessary.
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Remove drive axle.
Installing
Install in reverse order
Tightening torques:
Drive axle to hub 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) + 180°
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Always use new bolt!
Drive axle to drive flange 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Heat shield bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)