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A4 Mk3

Slackening and tightening bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub
Slackening and tightening bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1576-
Loosening bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub
–  To avoid damage to wheel bearing, slacken off bolt no further than 90° with vehicle standing on its wheels.
–  Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground.
–  Have a second mechanic press the brake pedal.
  W00-0506
–  Remove bolt -arrow-.
Tightening bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub
  A42-0248
–  Renew bolt -arrow-.
  Note
t  Before securing, clean the threads in the CV joint using a thread tap.
t  The wheels must not be in contact with the ground when initially tightening the drive shaft bolt; otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.
–  Have a second mechanic press the brake pedal.
–  Tighten bolt to 200 Nm.
–  Lower vehicle onto its wheels.
–  Turn bolt 180° further.
  A42-0248

Removing and installing drive shaft > < General notes: