Passat Wagon 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2003)
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Make certain that marks on driveshaft flange (arrow-A-) and transmission/rear final drive (arrow-B-) are in line.
If a new driveshaft is installed and the marks applied in the factory to the flange of the rear final drive are no longer visible, the radial runout of the
flange/driveshaft must be measured and the colored dot on the driveshaft aligned with the new mark on the flange/driveshaft.
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Replace driveshaft seals on transmission flange and/or rear final drive flange (remove protective film and stick seal in position).
Vehicles with tapped holes in front of rear final drive
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Thread M10 x 100 screw -3- into rear final drive.
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To tighten screws -1-, hold front and rear of driveshaft with a spanner -2- to keep shaft steady.
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Screw driveshaft intermediate bearing tight.
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Remove installation tool.
Vehicles without tapped holes in front of rear final drive
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At each constant-velocity joint on driveshaft, tighten lower three bolts.
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Screw driveshaft intermediate bearing tight.
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Remove installation tool.
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Lower vehicle.
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Remove VAG 1869/2 brake pedal applicator.
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Raise vehicle.
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Turn two rear wheels in same direction to move driveshaft 1/2 turn (180°).
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Lower vehicle.
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Operate brake pedal using brake pedal applicator.
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Raise vehicle.
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At each of constant-velocity joints on driveshaft, tighten lower three mounting bolts.