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Suspension strut with mounting bracket, shock absorber fork, upper links, body brace > < Track control link, swivel joint, guide link, vehicle level sender

A5

Loosening and tightening bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub
Loosening and tightening bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1576-
  W00-0506
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.
–  Remove bolt -arrow-.
  A40-10419
Tightening bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub
–  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 can be damaged.
–  Have a second mechanic press the brake pedal.
–  Tighten bolt to 200 Nm.
–  Lower vehicle onto its wheels.
–  Turn bolt 180° further.
  A40-10419

Suspension strut with mounting bracket, shock absorber fork, upper links, body brace > < Track control link, swivel joint, guide link, vehicle level sender