Axle Shaft Assembly: Description and Operation

Drive Axle Overview, with Bolted Inner Joint






1 Drive Axle

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drive Axle, Bolted Inner Joint ] Drive Axle, Bolted Inner Joint

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

2 Outer CV Joint

• Can only be replaced with the drive shaft

• If CV boot on outer joint must be replaced, inner joint must first be removed from drive axle. Refer to => [ Drive Axle, with Bolted Inner Joint ] Drive Axle, With Bolted Inner Joint.

• Before assembling, coat splines with assembly paste.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

3 Self-Locking 12-Point Nut

• 500 Nm

• Always replace if removed

• Before assembling, coat contact surface with assembly paste

4 Clamp

• Replace

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

5 Protective Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

6 Clamp

• Replace

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

7 Cover

8 Locking Ring

• Remove and install using circlip pliers (VW 161 A)

9 Inner CV joint

• Replace only as complete unit

• Checking, refer to => [ Inner CV Joint, Bolted Inner Joint, Checking ] Rear Suspension

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

10 Cover

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

11 Clamp

• Replace

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

12 Locking Plate

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

13 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed