volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Assembly overview drive shaft with constant velocity joint > < Servicing drive shaft
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Servicing drive shaft
Servicing drive shaft with constant velocity joint

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • ◆ VW 161 A Circlip pliers
  • ◆ VW 408 A Press tool
  • ◆ VW 522 Support sleeve
  • ◆ 40-204 A Tensioner
  • ◆ V.A.G 1682 Clamp

Greasing joints

  • ◆ Grease quantity: Outer and inner constant velocity joint, 90 grammes each of G 000 603.
  • ◆ Greasing outer joint: press half of the grease into the joint, and the other half evenly into the bellows.
  • ◆ Greasing inner joint: press half of the grease into the inner joint from both sides, the other half evenly into the bellows.
  • ◆ When renewing the bellows grease joint as required.

Assembly overview drive shaft with constant velocity joint > < Servicing drive shaft