Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Drain the gear oil from front final drive. Refer to GEAR OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .
-- Remove the left front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Remove the left subframe shield upper section. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left drive axle heat shield.
-- Remove the left drive axle from the transmission flange shaft and move it back. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- To protect the threads remove the nut -arrow- on the guide link joint pin until it is flush with the threads of the joint pin.
Risk of injury due to falling parts.
- When removing the tie rod end is loosened abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 for example underneath to secure.
-- Remove the guide link joint pin with the Ball Joint Removal Tool:T10444 from the conical seat, at the same time do not damage the CV boot.
-- Remove the nut and free up the guide link on the wheel bearing housing to do so if necessary counterhold the joint pin with a TX 40 socket.
-- Free up the brake hose -arrow- from the bracket and push to the side.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the flange shaft mounting bracket.
-- Push the wheel bearing housing slightly forward and remove the left flange shaft at the same time on vehicles with air suspension make sure the boot has clearance to the air spring.