Loosen the fastening nut (dodecagonal) from the drive semi-shaft → Chapter.
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Remove the respective wheel.
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Mark the installation position for the screws -arrows- from the the swivel guide -1- on the wishbone -2-.
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Remove the fastening screws -arrows-.
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Remove the suspension column with the swivel guide, moving
it away from the wishbone.
Continuation for vehicles with anti-roll bar:
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Remove the hexagonal nuts -1- from both
sides of the coupling rod -3-.
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Remove the coupling rod -3- from the anti-roll
bar -2-.
Continuation:
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Press the drive semi-shaft out of the roller bearing case.
To do this, install the Puller -3283- as
shown in the figure.
Note
While the drive semi-shaft is being pressed outwards, observe
if there is enough free space.
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Pull the suspension column outward and support it with a
wooden block -1- (for example) and simultaneously
remove the drive semi-shaft out from the wheel roller bearing.
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Fasten the drive semi-shaft to the body with the aid of
a wire.
Note
The final drive must not be pressed down. Otherwise, the internal
articulation will be damaged due to excessive tilting.
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Loosen the hexagonal fastening nut -arrow- on the swivel guide.
WARNING
To protect the thread, leave the nut screwed a few turns at
swivel guide.
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Position the Puller -3287A- as
shown in illustration and press the swivel guide out.
Note
Position the Transmission jack or engine set + transmission
or EQ 7081 -VAG 1383A- and Tray for hydraulic
jack EQ 7081 -VAG 1359/2-, or something similar
(danger of accidents due to parts that may fall when the axel joint
is removed).