Removing Front Drive Shaft (Without Central Bolts)
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Danger of objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
Information
You will need a second mechanic to help you with this step.
- Loosen front drive shaft.
Nut securing drive shaft to wheel hub
- 1.1 Get a second mechanic to press the brake.
- 1.2 Unscrew nut -1- using > 9471 - socket wrench .
- Remove front drive shaft.
Puller set VAS 6926
- 2.1 Secure front drive shaft using suitable aids to prevent it from falling down.
- 2.2 Press front drive shaft out of the wheel hub using > VAS 6926 - puller set-1- .
- 2.3 Remove front drive shaft.
- Check the drive shaft and axle boots for damage, particularly at the joint on the wheel side and the profile shaft, and replace them if necessary.