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Installing
- Remove remains of locking fluid from outer joint
and hub splines. (Splines must be free of oil and
grease).
- Apply locking fluid D 185 400 A2 to splines as
shown in illustration. Bead cross section approx. 3
mm.
- Install drive shaft.
- Connect ball joint to control arm.
- Install drive shaft to transmission flange shaft and
secure.
Note:
- Install 12-point nut to drive shaft and tighten.
To tighten 12-point nut we recommend the angle
measuring wrench VAG 1756 or equivalent.
Only loosen and tighten with vehicle standing on
its wheels (danger of accident).
Page 44 of 82
Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
12/7/2004
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