Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Triple-rotor joint, disassembling and assembling
Disassembling
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Open clamp.
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Open clamp on shaft small and push boot back.
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Clamp joint housing in vise (use protective jaw covers).
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Drive screwdriver or similar into cover and pry open.
Note:
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If the cover will not pry open, insert screwdriver and pry from the opposite side.
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The cover is destroyed during the removal process. It does not need to be replaced.
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Mark installation position of parts 1, 2 and 3.
1. Triple-rotor joint housing
2. Triple-rotor star
3. Drive axle
Note:
^ Mark parts before disassembly with a waterproof felt-tipped marker.
^ Noises while driving may result if the indicated parts are not reassembled to their prior positrons.
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Remove O-ring (arrow) from groove.