Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm:VAG1332A

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench 1332
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Drive Shaft Remover:T10520

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold Release Tool T10520
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CAUTION:

When disassembling and performing repairs on a vehicle, the drive axles must not hang down loosely and contact the stops in the joint by over bending.