Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drive Shaft Remover Kit:T10520A

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Release Tool T10520
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Spring Compressor Kit:V.A.G 1752

Fig 2: Spring Compressor Kit
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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.