– Bolt swivel joint to suspension link -arrows-.
Note
Ensure boot is not damaged or twisted.
– Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:
♦ Hexagon bolt ⇒ page 77
♦ Twelve-point bolt ⇒ page 78
Note
During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or
wheel bearing will be damaged.
– Install wheel and tighten ⇒ page 288 .
Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Swivel joint to cast steel suspension link
♦ Use new nuts
60 Nm
Swivel joint to sheet steel or forged aluminium suspension
link
♦ Use new nuts
100 Nm
Drive shaft to wheel hub “hexagon bolt”
♦ Use new bolt
200 Nm +180°
Drive shaft to wheel hub “12-point bolt”
♦ Use new bolt
70 Nm + 90°
6.7 Removing and installing drive shafts
with triple roller joint AAR3300i
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
– Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:
♦ Hexagon bolt ⇒ page 77
♦ Twelve-point bolt ⇒ page 78
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
90 Rep. Gr.40 - Front suspension