Volkswagen Passat User Manual

40-56
The large diameter of vent chamber -A- must fit on
the larger diameter.
Fig. 6 Installation position of right drive shaft
transmission end joint boot
B - Vent hole
Often the boot is pushed in when installing on the
joint body. This creates a vacuum inside the boot
which draws a fold in (arrow) while driving. After
installing, lift the boot at small diameter end to
equalize pressure.
Fig. 7 Joint boot, ventilating
Page
56
of
82
Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
12/7/2004
http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

Volkswagen Passat Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Passat
Category	Automobile
Language	English