Front Flexible Disc, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and 2015 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Working on the driveshaft should only be performed with the vehicle on a two-column workshop hoist.
Mark the position of all the parts before removing them. Install the parts in the same position, otherwise the imbalance can damage the bearing causing a humming noise.
Do not bend the driveshaft, only store and move when fully extended.
-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Lay the driveshaft down fully extended.
The following illustration shows it installed.
Remove the front flexible disc from the driveshaft -arrows-.
-- Counterhold using :T10172 when loosening and tightening the bolts.