Removal and Installation

Rear drive shaft, servicing
Drive shafts, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment required





- VAG 1383 A Engine/transmission jack

Removing
- Remove hex bolt for drive shaft.





- Remove heat shield for drive shaft -arrows-.
- Unbolt drive shaft from drive flange.





- Remove hex key head bolt -1-.
- Disconnect ABS vehicle speed sensor -2- out from wheel bearing housing.
- Disconnect connector behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) and remove rear part of exhaust system.





- Place transmission jack e.g. VAG 1383 A under control arm.
- Raise control arm slightly.
- Drive drive shaft out of hub with a plastic head hammer if necessary.
- Remove drive shaft.

Installing
Install in reverse order.

Tightening torques:
Drive shaft to wheel hub, Refer to Rear Drive Shaft With Constant Velocity Joint, Servicing, See -item 2
Drive shaft to flanged shaft Rear Drive Shaft With Constant Velocity Joint, Servicing, See -item 5
Protective plate to rear final drive 23 Nm