Axle Shaft Assembly: Locations

Rear axle drive axle (Allroad)
Special tools and equipment





^ VW401 thrust plate
^ VW402 thrust plate
^ VW411 Punch
^ VW 434 pressure piece
^ 3144 press support
^ 3340 pliers

^ VW 522 sleeve press tool
^ 40-204 A press block
^ VW 161 A pliers
^ VW412 punch

Assembly overview
Grease quantities and types
Grease CV joint with G 000 603 grease:
Re-grease joint when replacing CV boot








1. Hex bolt
^ Always replace after disassembly
Tightening torque:
Bolt M16: 190 Nm plus additional 180° (1/2 -turn)
2. Outer CV joint
^ Replace only as complete unit
3. Snap ring
^ Always replace
^ Insert in ring groove of shaft before installation (not visible on installed joint)
4. Thrust washer (plastic)
5. Dished washer
6. Snap ring
^ Always replace
^ Spring deflection and rebound using VW161a
7. Clamp
8. CV boot for outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint
^ Check for tears and scuffing
^ Before tightening hose clamp, briefly raise CV boot to allow pressure to equalize refer to Fig. 3
9. Drive axle
^ Different versions
^ See part supplier
10. Cover
^ Always replace
11. Gasket
^ Always replace
12. Snap ring
^ Always replace
^ insert in groove on shaft
13. Inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint
^ Replace only as complete unit
14. Backing plate
15. Socket-head bolt
^ M10; 70 Nm
16. CV boot with cap
^ Check for tears and scuffing
^ Replace only as complete unit