Component Specified torque
Drive shaft to flange shaft on gearbox “M8 multi-point sock‐
et”
♦ Use new bolts
40 Nm
♦ Initially tighten diagonally to 10 Nm.
Drive shaft to flange shaft on gearbox “M10 multi-point
socket”
♦ Use new bolts
70 Nm
♦ Initially tighten diagonally to 10 Nm.
6.8 Removing and installing intermediate
shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
– Remove drive shaft on right side ⇒ page 80 .
– Loosen all bolts on bearing bracket -arrows-.
– Pull intermediate shaft off gearbox.
Repairing intermediate shaft ⇒ page 114 .
Installing
– First renew seal -1- on gearbox.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
92 Rep. Gr.40 - Front suspension