Passat 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2005)
Companion Flange: Testing and Inspection
Radial Play at Flange/Propshaft, Measuring
Radial play at flange/propshaft, measuring, 01V, 5 SPD. A/T (AWD)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
Dial gauge holder VW387
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Dial gauge
Always measure radial run-out if flange has been removed.
Radial run-out can be measured with rear final drive installed.
If a new propshaft is installed and the color marking on the flanged shaft of the rear final drive is no longer visible, location of largest radial run-out
(corresponding to greatest distance from turning axis) must be determined and marked with a color marking.
Align this colored dot with colored dot on propshaft.
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Disconnect propshaft from rear final drive and tie up.
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Install measuring tools.
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Set dial indicator to zero with 1 mm pre-load and place on ground diameter in flange - arrow -.
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Rotate both rear wheels simultaneously in one direction and thereby turn flange through one complete rotation.
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Make a paint marking at the point of greatest radial run-out on the outside of the flange (greatest distance from axis of rotation).
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Then remove the previous marking from the flange.
