SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Front section of the cardan shaft: Separating and connecting Detaching → Anchor. Connecting → Anchor.   Note t  If possible, use a twin pillar lifting platform when working on the propshaft. t  Before removing, mark the positions of all parts in relation to each other. Reinstall in the same position to avoid excessive imbalance, resulting in bearing damage and rumbling noise. t  Do not bend propshaft, store and transport extended only. t  Always support the propshaft during removal; it must not be allowed to »hang down« from one of the joints. t  Always keep the propshaft horizontal while pulling it off or fitting it on the joint flange. Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Support equipment -T10172-

t	Support bridge -T10323-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

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Detaching –  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–  Unbolt and remove cross piece -arrows-.   Note The front intermediate bearing is also unbolted at the same time as the bolts of the cross piece are removed.

–  Unscrew lock washers -2- and -3-. –  Unscrew the underbody from the inside -arrows- and lower until the heat shield -1- can be removed → Body, front; Rep. gr.50.

–  To continue the work of removal, first attach the propshaft at the intermediate bearing with 2 bolts -arrows-. –  Secure support bridge -T10323- via inner rear threaded holes for the subframe. Use the subframe securing bolts for this purpose.

To prevent later noise due to imbalance: –  Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to bevel box flange with paint.   Note A second mechanic is required for the further removal of the propshaft.

–  Remove the propshaft bolts -arrows-.

–  Counterhold at rear final drive when loosening or tightening propshaft. –  Unbolt propshaft from bevel box.

–  Remove bolts -1- and -2- for pendulum support.

–  Press »engine and gearbox« forwards and secure in position with an appropriate piece of wood -A-.

–  Lie a cloth -A- on the support bridge -T10323-, so as not to damage the propshaft paint.

–  When pulling off or pushing on propshaft, always ensure that sleeve -arrow- is not damaged.   WARNING To prevent damage to the protective boots in the centre bearings, remove, store and install the propshaft with the joint as straight as possible.

–  Unscrew the rear centre bearing -arrows- and the two bolts of the front centre bearing. Connecting Install in reverse order, observing following: –  Install all parts which were marked in relation to each other in their original positions. –  Tighten propshaft bolts. Specified torques → Chapter

–  Bolt on pendulum support using »new« bolts. Torque settings → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.40. –  Install tunnel cross piece → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50. –  Install noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.