Octavia Mk2
| Summary of components |
| The types of joints must be distinguished according to the diameter → Chapter. |
Note| t | Before removing the joints and the joint boots, thoroughly clean their surrounding. |
| t | When disassembling the joint, remove the old lubricant and any dirt present. |
| t | Clean the joint with great care. |
| t | Dispose of old lubricant and cleaning agent in compliance with the applicable regulations. |
| t | Place removed and cleaned parts on a clean surface and if necessary cover. Do not use fuzzy cloths! |
| t | Carefully cover removed parts if the repair is not completed immediately. |
| t | Only install clean parts: Remove spare parts from their wrapping immediately before installing. Do not use any parts which have been stored unwrapped (e.g. on a shelf or in a tool box etc...). |
| 1 - | Complete outer joint |
| q | must be replaced completely |
| q | removing → Chapter |
| q | installing → Chapter |
| q | check → Chapter |
| 2 - | Screw |
| q | Hexagon screw = 200 Nm + torque a further 180° → Chapter |
| q | Turn twelve-sided bolt = 70 Nm + 90° → Chapter |
| q | replace after each removal |
| 3 - | Right drive shaft |
| 4 - | Open warm-type clamp |
| q | replace after each removal |
| q | tensioning → Chapter |
| 5 - | Joint boot |
| q | inspect for tears and chafing points |
| q | Assignment → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts |
| 6 - | Open warm-type clamp |
| q | replace after each removal |
| q | tensioning → Chapter |
| 7 - | Circlip |
| q | replace after each removal |
| q | insert in the shaft groove |
| 8 - | Joint boot for inner joint |
| q | with sheet metal cover |
| q | without ventilation hole |
| q | inspect for tears and chafing points |
| q | drive off from joint with a drift |
| q | Before the installation on the CV joint cover the sealing surface with -D 454 300 A2-. |
| q | Assignment → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts |
| 9 - | Open warm-type clamp |
| q | replace after each removal |
| q | tensioning → Chapter |
| 10 - | Left drive shaft |
| 11 - | Washer |
| 12 - | Screw, 40 Nm |
| q | replace after each removal |
| q | first of all pre-tighten all screws crosswise to 10 Nm and subsequently tighten the screws crosswise to final torque |
| q | M8 x 48 |
| 13 - | Circlip |
| q | remove and install e.g. with circlip pliers -VW 161A- |
| 14 - | Gasket |
| q | The adherend must be free of grease and oil! |
| q | replace after each removal |
| q | Pull off protective foil and stick in joint |
| q | Assignment → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts |
| 15 - | Inner joint |
| q | must be replaced completely |
| q | pressing off → Chapter |
| q | pressing on → Chapter |
| q | check → Chapter |
| 16 - | Disc spring |
| q | Fitting position → Chapter |
