Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 829

– Tighten nuts -arrows-.

Note

♦

Tighten the nuts -arrows- in curb weight position. Refer to

⇒ “3.8.1 Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with

Coil Spring, Front Axle”, page 6

 .

♦

Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

– Position the drive axle inner joint and tighten the bolts in a

diagonal sequence to 10 Nm.

– Tighten the internal multi-point bolts diagonally to the tighten‐

ing specification.

Note

♦

The level control system sensor lever must point toward vehi‐

cle exterior.

♦

The thread on the vehicle level sensor must be installed into

the exterior hole in the control arm. The tab on the vehicle level

sensor bracket must lock into the inner hole in order to assure

a correct installation position.

– For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform the

basic setting for the wheel damping electronics using the

⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

– Install the lower noise insulation. Refer to ⇒  Body Exterior;

Rep. Gr.  66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

– Tighten drive axle bolt onto the wheel hub. Refer to

⇒ “6.4 Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tight‐

ening”, page 101

 .

Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “6.2 Overview - Drive Axle”, page 80

♦ Refer to

⇒ “6.4 Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tight‐

ening”, page 101

♦ Refer to

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Front Level Control System Sensor”,

page 277

♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Subframe”, page 16

♦ Refer to

⇒ “4.1 Overview - Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint”,

page 54

♦ Refer to

⇒ “1.1 Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications”, page 286

♦ Noise insulation bolts. Refer to ⇒  Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.  66 ;

Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

6.4

Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loos‐

ening and Tightening

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Socket AF 24 mm - T10361A-
♦ Digital Torque Wrench - VAG1756A-

Caution

The wheel bearing must not be under a load while the drive

axle threaded connection on the wheel side is loose.
If the wheel bearings are under the load of the vehicle weight,

the wheel bearing will be damaged. This reduces the service

life of the wheel bearings.
The drive axle bolt may be loosened maximum 90° when the

vehicle is standing on its wheels.
Vehicles without a drive axle must not be moved, otherwise the

wheel bearing will be damaged. If a vehicle must be moved,

be sure to note the following:

♦ Install an outer joint in place of the drive axle.
♦ Tighten the outer joint to 120 Nm.

Loosening the 12-Point Bolt
– With vehicle still resting on wheels, loosen the twelve-point

bolt with Socket AF 24 - T10361A- maximum 90°, otherwise,

wheel bearing will be damaged.

– Lift the vehicle just enough so that the wheels are hanging free.
– Press the brake pedal. A second technician will be needed.
– Remove the twelve-point bolt -arrow-.
Twelve-Point Bolt, Fastening
– Replace the twelve-point bolt.

Note

Wheels must not yet touch the ground to tighten the drive axle,

the wheel bearing may otherwise be damaged.

– Press the brake pedal. A second technician will be needed.
– Tighten the twelve-point bolt to 200 Nm.
– Lower the vehicle onto its wheels.
– Turn the twelve-point bolt an additional 180°.

6.5

Drive Axle Heat Shield, Removing and

Installing

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Component

Tightening Specification

Bolts -1-

25 Nm

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Component

Tightening Specification

Nuts -1-

20 Nm

6.6

Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assem‐

bling

⇒ “6.6.1 Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assembling, CV Joint

VL100”, page 103
⇒ “6.6.2 Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assembling, CV Joint

VL107”, page 106
⇒ “6.6.3 Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assembling, Triple Roller

Joint AAR3300i”, page 109

6.6.1

Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assem‐

bling, CV Joint VL100

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Press Plate - VW401-
♦ Press Plate - VW402-
♦ Press Piece - Rod - VW408A-
♦ Press Piece - Rod - VW411-
♦ Press Piece - 37mm - VW416B-
♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW447H-
♦ Circlip Pliers - VW161A-
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Clamping Pliers - VAG1682A-
♦ Tripod Joint Tool - T10065-
♦ Slide Hammer Set - VW771-
♦ Puller - Driveshaft - T10382-
♦ Puller - Driveshaft - T10382/1-
♦ Spindles - T10382/2-

Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolt - Outer CV Joint to Drive Axle
♦ Clamps - CV Boot

Removing the Outer CV Joint
– Secure the drive axle with protective covers in a vise clamp.
– Fold back boot.
– Align the Puller - Driveshaft - T10382- so that the flat side of

the Puller - Driveshaft - T10382/1- faces the Spindles -

T10382/2- .

– Attach the Puller - Driveshaft - T10382- to the Slide Hammer

Set - VW771- .

– Remove the CV joint from the drive axle using the Puller -

Driveshaft - T10382- and Slide Hammer Set - VW771- .

1 - Puller - Driveshaft - Removing Plate - T10382/1-
2 - Puller - Driveshaft - Spindles - T10382/2-
Installing the Outer CV Joint

Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer

Joint
1 - Plate Spring
2 - Thrust Ring
– Install the new circlips.
– Slide new CV boot onto drive axle if necessary.
– Use a plastic hammer to install it on the shaft until the locking

ring locks secure.