Drive Axle, Removing And Installing, Attached To The Transmission Stub Shaft: Removing
-- Loosen the drive axle threaded connection on the wheel side -arrow-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
Applies to Vehicles with a Level Control System Sensor
-- Remove the nut -arrow- and free up the level control system sensor coupling rod from the control arm.
-- If installed, remove the bolts -1- and the heat shield -2-.
-- Remove the coupling rod. Refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Applies to All
-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
-- Remove the wheel bearing housing with the ball joint from the control arm.
-- Slide outer joint out of wheel hub by hand.
-- Secure the drive axle to keep it from falling down.
Do not let the drive axle hang down. The inner joint could be damaged if it is bent too far.
-- Install the Puller - Driveshaft: T10382 .
For the CV joint -1-, the surface -arrow- of the Puller - Driveshaft - Removing Plate: T10382/1 must face the Puller - Driveshaft - Spindles: T10382/2 .
-- Attach the Puller - Drive Axle: T10382 to the Slide Hammer Set: VW771 .
In order to remove the drive axle from the transmission using the Puller - Driveshaft: T10382 , the suspension strut and all its components must be pulled to the back.
-- Pull the suspension strut and its components using the Tensioning Strap: T10038 as far as possible to the back, for example on the workshop hoist arm, until the Puller - Driveshaft: T10382 can be installed parallel to the drive axle.
-- Install the Puller - Driveshaft: T10382 and remove the drive axle.
-- Remove the drive axle from the vehicle.