Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening And Tightening

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Socket AF 24 mm:T10361A

Fig 1: Identifying Socket AF 24 mm T10361A
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Digital Torque Wrench: V.A.G 1756 B

Fig 2: Identifying Digital Torque Wrench VAG 1756A
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CAUTION:

Damage to the wheel bearing from the vehicle weight with the wheel-side drive axle threaded connection loose.

- Do not load the wheel bearing if the wheel-side drive axle threaded connection is loose.

- Vehicles without drive axle may not be moved when resting on its wheels. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged. If the vehicle has to be moved, pay attention to the following: install the outer joint. Tighten the outer joint to 120 Nm.

Bolt, Loosening

-- On a vehicle resting on its wheels loosen the bolt -1- using the Socket AF 24 mm:T10361A a maximum 90°.

-- Lift the vehicle just enough so that the wheels are hanging free.

-- Press the brake pedal. A second technician will be needed.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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Bolt, Tightening

-- Replace the bolt.

NOTE:

The wheels must not be touching the ground when tightening the drive axle. Otherwise, wheel bearing may be pre-damaged.

-- Press the brake pedal. A second technician will be needed.

-- Tighten the bolt to 200 Nm.

-- Set the vehicle on its wheels.

-- Tighten the bolt an additional 90°.

Tightening Specification

Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING