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

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

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Thrust plate VW401

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Thrust plate VW402

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Punch VW408A

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Punch VW411

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Tube 37 mm dia. VW416B

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Thrust pad VW447H

Front drive axle, servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

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Circlip pliers VW161A

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Torque wrench V.A.G1331

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Torque wrench V.A.G1332

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CV joint boot clamp tool V.A.G1682

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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

mm

[g]

[g]

[g]

98

120

80

40

Inner joint

mm

108

120

60

60

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

1. Self-locking 12-point nut

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Tightening

40-5, Installing

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

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Always replace

Front drive axle, servicing

2. Outer constant velocity joint

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Replace as a unit

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Removing

40-5, Removing

outer constant velocity joint

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

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Checking

40-5, Outer

constant velocity joint,
checking

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Greasing

40-5,

3. Hex bolt

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Tightening

40-5, Installing

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

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Always replace

4. Outer constant velocity joint

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For special models
"GolfGTI132kW" and "R32"

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Replace as a unit

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Removing

40-5, Removing

outer constant velocity joint

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

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Checking

40-5, Outer

constant velocity joint,
checking

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Greasing

40-5,

5. Circlip

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Always replace

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Insert in shaft groove

Front drive axle, servicing