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Loosening and tightening twelve-point head bolt, with ribbing, securing drive shaft > < Removing and installing drive shafts

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Loosening and tightening drive shaft hexagon bolt
Loosening and tightening drive shaft hexagon bolt
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756-
Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub has been loosened.
If wheel bearings are loaded with weight of vehicle, bearing will be damaged. This reduces the service life of the wheel bearing. It is therefore important to note the following:
t  Procedure for loosening hexagon bolt.
Do not attempt to move the vehicle without the drive shafts fitted as this would damage the wheel bearing. If the vehicle does have to be moved, always note the following points:
–  Fit an outer joint in place of drive shaft.
–  Tighten outer joint to 120 Nm.
Loosening hexagon bolt
–  With vehicle still standing on its wheels, loosen the hexagon bolt a maximum of 90°, as the wheel bearing will otherwise be damaged.
–  Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground.
–  Have second mechanic apply brakes.
  W00-0449
–  Remove hexagon bolt -arrow-.
Tightening hexagon bolt
–  Renew hexagon bolt.
  Note
The wheels must not be in contact with the ground when the drive shaft bolt is tightened; otherwise, the wheel bearing will be damaged.
–  Have second mechanic apply brakes.
–  Tighten hexagon bolt to 200 Nm.
–  Lower vehicle onto its wheels.
–  Turn hexagon bolt 180° further.
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Loosening and tightening twelve-point head bolt, with ribbing, securing drive shaft > < Removing and installing drive shafts