Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- and press tool -T10520-, this page covers removing the bolted triple roller joint AAR3300i drive shaft variant — the same free-hanging caution applies.
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Unscrew nut -1- from coupling
rod -3-. |
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Pull coupling rod -3- out of
anti-roll bar -2-. |
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| Vehicles with vehicle level sender |
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Pull bracket -2- for front left
vehicle level sender -G78- and/or for front right vehicle level
sender -G289- out of suspension link -3-,
as applicable |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Unbolt drive shaft from gearbox flange shaft. |
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Pull wheel bearing housing with swivel joint out of
suspension link. |
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Pull drive shaft out of wheel hub. |
| If drive shaft cannot be pulled out of the wheel bearing by
hand, use press tool -T10520-. |
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| Before using press tool -T10520- ensure that thrust piece
-1- is inserted. |
| Using press tool -T10520-: |
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To be able to press out drive shaft
-3-, secure press tool -T10520--1-
to wheel hub using 3 wheel bolts -2-. |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing drive shafts, triple roller joint AAR3300i bolted — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 drive shaft with bolted AAR3300i joint?
The inner joint is bolted to the differential flange. Unbolt the six flange bolts and withdraw the shaft.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Aluminium wedge -T10161-
Press tool -T10520-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Socket, 24 mm -T10361A-
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Caution
Note
