Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removal –  Loosen the fastening nut (dodecagonal) from the drive semi-shaft → Chapter. –  Remove the respective wheel.

–  Mark the installation position for the screws -arrows- from the the swivel guide -1- on the wishbone -2-.

–  Remove the fastening screws -arrows-. –  Remove the suspension column with the swivel guide, moving it away from the wishbone. Continuation for vehicles with anti-roll bar:

–  Remove the hexagonal nuts -1- from both sides of the coupling rod -3-. –  Remove the coupling rod -3- from the anti-roll bar -2-. Continuation:

–  Press the drive semi-shaft out of the roller bearing case. To do this, install the Puller -3283- as shown in the figure.   Note While the drive semi-shaft is being pressed outwards, observe if there is enough free space.

–  Pull the suspension column outward and support it with a wooden block -1- (for example) and simultaneously remove the drive semi-shaft out from the wheel roller bearing. –  Fasten the drive semi-shaft to the body with the aid of a wire.   Note The final drive must not be pressed down. Otherwise, the internal articulation will be damaged due to excessive tilting.

–  Loosen the hexagonal fastening nut -arrow- on the swivel guide.   WARNING To protect the thread, leave the nut screwed a few turns at swivel guide.

–  Position the Puller -3287A- as shown in illustration and press the swivel guide out.   Note Position the Transmission jack or engine set + transmission or EQ 7081 -VAG 1383A- and Tray for hydraulic jack EQ 7081 -VAG 1359/2-, or something similar (danger of accidents due to parts that may fall when the axel joint is removed). –  Remove swivel guide.