Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint: Removal and Replacement
Drive Shaft with Constant Velocity Joint
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332
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Angle wrench V.A.G. 1756
Removing
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Loosen drive axle bolt to wheel hub:
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Hex head bolt.
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Twelve point bolt.
CAUTION! Vehicle must not rest on wheels when doing so.
With bolt loosened, wheel bearing can be damaged by vehicles own weight.
If a vehicle needs to be moved when the drive axle is removed, an outer joint must be installed and tightened to 120 Nm.
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Remove lower noise insulation.
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Remove drive axle from flange shaft/transmission.
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Remove wheel.
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Slide outer joint out of wheel hub by hand.
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Remove nuts - arrows -.
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Pull wheel bearing housing with ball joint out of control arm.
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Pull drive axle out of wheel hub.
Installing
Remove any paint residue and/or corrosion in threads/splines of outer joint.
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Insert drive axle.
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Insert outer joint as far as possible into wheel hub splines.
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Bolt on ball joint with control arm - arrows -.
Note: Ensure that boot is not damaged or twisted.
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Place drive axle inner joint in position and pre-tighten bolts diagonally to 40 Nm.
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Tighten socket head bolts to specified tightening torque in diagonal sequence.
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Remove lower noise insulation.
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Tighten drive axle bolt to wheel hub:
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Hex head bolt.
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Twelve point bolt.