Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front flexible coupling Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Additional required information t  Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ►, Bora 1999 ► Engine, mechanics A twin pillar lifting platform should be used when working on the propshaft.   Note t  Before removing, mark positions of all parts relative to each other. Reinstall in the same position otherwise imbalance will be excessive, the mountings could be damaged causing rumbling noises. t  Do not flex propshaft. Removing

–  Unbolt flexible coupling with heat shield from front propshaft (only one of the three bolts is visible here -arrow-).

–  Unbolt flexible coupling from bevel box flange -arrows-. –  Separate exhaust system behind front pipe → Rep. Gr.26.

–  Remove pendulum support from subframe -arrows A-. –  Carefully press engine and gearbox forwards. –  Now carefully remove flexible coupling. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Installation position of front flexible coupling t  Heat shield -arrow- faces intermediate bearing. t  Three projecting sleeves each on gearbox flange and propshaft flange engage in mounting holes of flexible coupling.   Note

t  When removing and installing, do not damage seals in propshaft flanges. t  Renew propshaft if damaged. t  Ensure that propshaft is horizontal when pushed onto respective guide pin. Torque settings → Anchor