Removing nut for drive pinion

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Nut For Pinion

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Secure final drive on a repair stand. Refer to Secure complete rear final drive on a repair stand with bracket VW 540 .
Screw in two hexagon nuts M8 x 30 -A-.

B - Socket, long A/F 36

When nut is loosened the final drive must be supported (e.g. with universal transmission mounting 1359/2 in conjunction with engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A).

Fig 1: Locking Drive Pinion Hexagon Nut

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When the nut has been locked the radial run-out on the drive shaft flange should be measured. Refer to Drive shaft flange, measuring and marking radial run-out .