Polo Mk4
| Articulated shaft with constant velocity joint - general overview of assembly |
| 1 - | Grooved nut (dodecagonal) |
| q | Self-locking |
| q | Replace after each removal |
| q | See: → Electronic Parts Catalogue„ETKA“ |
| For vehicles without ABS: |
| t | Pre-tighten to 200 + 50 Nm, then loosen 180°, and retighten to 50 Nm + 50°, consult → Chapter |
| t | First apply White lubricant paste -G 052 751 A1- onto the already properly cleaned groove and external thread of the drive semi-shaft. Refer to the → Chemicals Manual. |
| for vehicles with ABS: |
| t | Tightening torque for 14” and 15” chassis (silver fastening nut) = 50 Nm + 45, consult → Chapter |
| 2 - | Deflector ring |
| 3 - | External constant-velocity joint |
| q | Full replacement only. |
| q | Remove → Fig. |
| q | Install in the drive shaft until the limit with a plastic hammer |
| 4 - | Circlip |
| q | Replace after each removal |
| q | Install in the shaft groove. |
| 5 - | Retainer |
| 6 - | Dish spring |
| q | Ø externo (lado côncavo) em contato com o retentor |
| 7 - | Clamp |
| q | Replace after each removal |
| q | Fasten → Fig. |
| 8 - | Internal constant-velocity joint protective bellows |
| q | Check for cracks and wear. |
| 9 - | Clamp |
| q | Replace after each removal |
| q | Fasten → Fig. |
| 10 - | Left drive shaft (solid shaft) |
| 11 - | Left drive shaft (solid shaft) |
| 12 - | Internal grooved screw |
| q | Replace after each removal |
| q | Apply 10 Nm of pre-torque to all screws. |
| q | 20 Nm + 180° |
| 13 - | Plate |
| 14 - | Clamp |
| q | Replace after each removal |
| q | Fasten → Fig. |
| 15 - | Constant-velocity joint protective bellows |
| q | Check for cracks and wear |
| 16 - | Dish spring |
| q | Ø interno ranhurado |
| q | Installation position: Ø externo (lado côncavo) em contato com a articulação |
| 17 - | Internal constant-velocity joint |
| q | Only replace complete |
| q | Remove → Fig. |
| q | Install → Fig. |
| 18 - | Gasket |
| q | Replace, removing the protective film, and paste to the joint. |
| 19 - | Circlip |
| q | Replace after each removal |
| q | Remove and install with the Pliers or VW 5161A -VW 161A- |
