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Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 521

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

Thrust plate VW401

Thrust plate VW402

Punch VW408A

Punch VW411

Tube 37 mm dia. VW416B

Thrust pad VW447H

Front drive axle, servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

Circlip pliers VW161A

Torque wrench V.A.G1331

Torque wrench V.A.G1332

CV joint boot clamp tool V.A.G1682

Assembly tool T10065

Grease quantity and type

Filling drive axle with high temperature grease.

See

Parts Catalog

Grease

Amount in:

Front drive axle, servicing

Outer joint

Total quantity

Joint

Protective boot

[g]

120

Inner joint

108

120

Regrease joint, if necessary, when replacing the protective
boot.

1. Self-locking 12-point nut

Tightening

40-5, Installing

Any paint residue and/or
corrosion on thread of outer
joint must be removed before
nut is installed.

Always replace

Front drive axle, servicing

2. Outer constant velocity joint

Replace as a unit

Removing

40-5, Removing

outer constant velocity joint

Installing: Using a plastic
hammer, drive onto shaft as
far as the stop

Checking

40-5, Outer

constant velocity joint,
checking

Greasing

40-5,

3. Hex bolt

Tightening

40-5, Installing

Any paint residue and/or
corrosion on thread of outer
joint must be removed before
nut is installed.

Always replace

4. Outer constant velocity joint

For special models
"GolfGTI132kW" and "R32"

Replace as a unit

Removing

40-5, Removing

outer constant velocity joint

Installing: Using a plastic
hammer, drive onto shaft as
far as the stop

Checking

40-5, Outer

constant velocity joint,
checking

Greasing

40-5,

5. Circlip

Always replace

Insert in shaft groove

Front drive axle, servicing

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