Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing left drive shaft:

–  Install support bracket.

–  Remove bolt -arrow- for rear gearbox mounting.

–  Remove bolt -arrow- for front engine mounting. –  Raise engine/gearbox assembly. –  Only loosen drive shaft hexagon nuts when vehicle is standing on wheels. –  Unbolt drive shaft from gearbox flange shaft. –  Mark installation position of bolts.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrow A-. –  Loosen bolt -arrow B-.

–  Swing wheel outwards (insert wooden block or similar between suspension strut and wheel housing if necessary).

–  Turn engine and gearbox forwards with engine support -3300 A-.