Difference Between A Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs and A Twelve-
Point Bolt without Ribs
The contact surfaces -arrow A- and -arrow B- are different on the
two-point bolts.
I - Twelve-point bolt with ribs -arrow A-
II - Twelve-point bolt without ribs -arrow B-
Note
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when doing this, oth‐
erwise wheel bearing will be damaged.
– Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to
⇒ “2 Wheel Installation Tightening Specifications”,
page 237 .
Tightening Specifications
Component Tightening Specification
Ball joint to control arm
♦ Use new nuts
♦ Tighten only in curb weight position. Refer to
⇒ “2 Rear Axle Curb Weight (Twist Beam Rear Sus‐
pension)”, page 146 .
100 Nm
Drive axle to wheel hub “twelve-point bolt with ribs”
♦ Use a new bolt
70 Nm + 90°
Drive axle to wheel hub “twelve-point bolt without ribs”
♦ Use a new bolt
200 Nm +180°
Drive axle to flange shaft/transmission “Multi-point socket
head bolt M8”
♦ Use new bolts.
♦ Use new backing plates
40 Nm
♦ Tighten to 10 Nm in diagonal sequence
Drive axle to flange shaft/transmission “Multi-point socket
head bolt M10”
♦ Use new bolts.
♦ Use new backing plates
70 Nm
♦ Tighten to 10 Nm in diagonal sequence
9.4 Right Axle Shaft with Mounted CV Joint,
Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Slide Hammer Set - VW771-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Puller - Drive Axle - T10382-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Digital Torque Wrench - VAG1756A-
♦ Drive Shaft Remover - T10520-
Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
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