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 “12-point bolt”
♦ Use new bolt
70 Nm + 90° further
6.5 Removing and installing right drive shaft with (push-on) constant velocity
slip joint
Special tools and workshop
equipment required
♦ Multi-purpose tool -VW
771-
♦ Tensioning strap -T10038-
♦ Drive shaft puller -T10382-
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G
1332-
♦ Torque/angle wrench -
V.A.G 1756-
Removing
– Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub ⇒ page 78 .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
6. Removing and installing drive shafts 85