Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Apply a coat of Assembly Paste:G 052 109 A2 on the outer joint splines before assembly

Remove any paint residue and/or corrosion on the outer joint threads/splines.

-- Insert a new securing ring into the groove of the inner CV joint.

-- Engage the outer and inner splines of joint and transmission.

-- Push the drive axle into the joint piece to the stop.

-- Now push the joint piece with one >>jerk<< onto the transmission inner gearing.

NOTE:

Never use a hammer or mallet!

-- Make sure the joint piece fits securely. The joint pulls against the resistance of the circlip.

CAUTION:

When checking, only pull on the joint piece and not on the drive axle.

-- Install the outer joint as far as possible into the wheel hub splines.

-- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

-- Tools for removing the wheel bearing housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Tool Assembly

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Drive Axle Remover - Adapter Plate:T10103/1
Drive Shaft Remover:T10520
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support:T10149
Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931

-- Pull in the drive axle.

Fig 2: Identifying Tool T10206 Fitted To Drive Axle

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Drive Axle Fitting Tool:T10206

-- Tighten the threaded connections at the wheel bearing housing by hand.

Vehicles with a Steel Spring Shock Absorber

Fig 3: Steel Spring Shock Absorber And Upper Rear Transverse Link

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-- Install the block of wood between the subframe -1- and the upper rear transverse link -2-.

-- Press the axle down with a block of wood.

-- Loosen the bolt -arrows- between the steel spring shock absorber -1- and the coupling rod at the wheel bearing housing.

Fig 4: Steel Spring Shock Absorber And Threaded Connection

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-- Tighten the threaded connection by hand.

Continuation For Both Vehicles

Only Bolt the Wheel Bearing Housing If The Dimension "a" is Reached. Refer to LIFTING THE FRONT AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

-- Tighten the threaded connections on the wheel bearing housing.

Vehicles With An Air Spring Shock Absorber

-- Fill the rear air spring shock absorber with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Loosen the 12-point nut for the drive axle on the wheel hub. Refer to TWELVE-POINT NUT OF DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .