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Fit the driveshaft with tripod type joint AAR2600i > < Removing and installing drive shafts|Installation

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Remove the driveshaft with tripod type joint AAR2600i
Remove the driveshaft with → tripod type joint AAR2600i
Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Wedge -T10161 -, see equivalent → Anchor
–  Release the bolt from the outer side of the half-shaft.
t  Hex bolt → Chapter
t  Twelve-point head bolt with ribbing → Chapter
t  Twelve-point head bolt without ribbing → Chapter
  Caution
Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub.
If they have to support the weight of the vehicle they will be damages and their service life will be reduced.
It is not permissible to turn drive shaft bolt more than 90° anti-clockwise if vehicle is standing on its wheels.
Do not attempt to move the vehicle without the drive shafts fitted; this would result in wheel bearing damage. If a vehicle nevertheless has to be moved, comply with the following:
t  Install an outer joint instead of the drive shaft.
t  Tighten outer joint to 120 Nm.
–  Remove wheel.
–  Remove the lower sound insulation element → Rep. gr.50.
  W00-10018
–  Unscrew nuts -arrows-.
–  Remove the steering knuckle together with the traverse swinging arm ball joint.
  N40-10005
–  Manually push the exterior joint from the wheel hub. Use extractor - T20001A-, if necessary.
  E42-00001
–  Place the wedge -T10161- between the gearbox casing and the tripod type joint.
–  Release the internal joint of the gearbox by hitting the wedge - T10161 - with a hammer.
–  Remove drive shaft.
  A40-0533

Fit the driveshaft with tripod type joint AAR2600i > < Removing and installing drive shafts|Installation