Rear Suspension

Drive Axle Assembly Overview






1 Drive Axle

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drive Axle ] Rear Suspension.

• Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

2 Outer CV Joint with Drive Axle

• Replace only as complete unit.

• If CV boot on outer joint is to be replaced, inner joint must be removed from drive axle first.

• Before assembling, coat splines using assembly paste (G 052 109 A2).

• Clean splines on vehicles with bonded drive axle, degrease and apply locking compound (D 154 000 A1) onto splines. Refer to => [ During start of production, there was a change from bonded to non-bonded driveshafts. If a bonded driveshaft is installed in the vehicle, the following three work steps must be performed additionally: ] Rear Suspension.

3 Clamp

• Replace.

4 Protective Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

5 Clamp

• Replace.

6 Cover

7 Securing Ring

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

8 Inner CV Joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

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

9 Cover

10 Clamp

• Replace.

11 Backing Plate

12 Bolt

• M10 x 52

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.