Left Side Rear Drive Shaft

NOTE:
With regard to rear drive shaft removal and installation, there are considerable differences in the configuration between transmission types and the sides of the vehicle. Separate procedures are therefore given.

Removing And Installing Left Drive Shaft
1. Drive vehicle onto drive-on ramp or measurement platform.
2. Remove hub cap.
- Loosen drive shaft from wheel.
- When doing so, also apply the brakes.

CAUTION:
- After loosening the drive shaft, you must not drive or move the vehicle.
- Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be damaged.





NOTE:
- As considerable force is needed to move the drive shaft in the teeth of the wheel hub, loosen the drive shaft using a copper drift.
- With unfavorable tolerances, it may be necessary to push the drive shaft out of the hub using a wheel hub puller (e.g. a Klann or Schrem tool).
- On the 911 Turbo, a ventilation tube is inserted in the joint on the wheel.
- To prevent damage to the ventilation pipe when pressing the drive shaft out of the wheel hub, insert a pressure piece, e.g. VW 295A, between the puller spindle and the drive shaft.
- At this stage, it is not yet possible to pull the drive shaft out completely.





3. Remove engine guard from engine/transmission and rear underside panel.
- Remove cover from control arm 1 & 5 (unclip).





4. Remove heating pipe (No. 1).





5. To prevent damage to the drive shaft, place a protective tube on the drive shaft (arrow).
- Unbolt drive shaft from transmission flange (pan head screws) and pull out drive shaft.
- If necessary, pull the vehicle down slightly onto the springs to pull the drive shaft out.

Installation Left Drive Shaft
1. To install the drive shaft, proceed in reverse order.
- Carry out a visual inspection of all parts before starting installation.
- Grease the drive shaft teeth with Optimoly HT.
- Insert the drive shaft.
2. Tighten drive shaft on transmission flange and wheel hub.
- Use new fastening nut.
- Comply with torque specifications.
3. Install cover of control arm 1 & 5 and the underside guards and panels.