1 – Twelve point bolt, 45 Nm
2 – Bolt, 40 Nm
3 – Hexagon bolt, 25 Nm
q Intermediate bearing to spacer frame.
4 – Propshaft
q When removing and installing propshaft, ensure that centring sleeve in flange is not damaged #8594; 5-speed manual gearbox 009, four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.39.
q Push rear propshaft tube forwards as far as possible in direction of travel.
q Unbolt front and rear intermediate bearings; when lowering propshaft, ensure it is not kinked; use a second mechanic if necessary.
5 – Hexagon bolt M12×1.5 x 30
6 – Washer, reinforced
7 – Self-locking nut, 75 Nm
q With captive washer
8 – Strut – towing attachment
9 – Underride guard for final drive
10 – Strut – underride guard
11 – Hexagon bolt, M12×45
12 – Hexagon bolt M8x16
13 – Rear right cover
14 – Rear left cover
15 – Hexagon bolt M12×1.5 x 180
q Renew bolt
q Tightening sequence:
q Tighten bolt to 60 Nm.
q Continue turning bolt 240° without stopping (if necessary, use ratchet with attached pipe, approx. 600 mm long or correspondingly long torque wrench, e.g. -V.A.G 1576-).
Note
Use of a socket insert with hexagon flats is recommended (increased protection against slipping).
16 – Hexagon bolt M12×1.5 x 188
q Renew bolt
q Tightening sequence:
q Tighten bolt to 60 Nm.
q Continue turning bolt 180° without stopping (if necessary, use ratchet with attached pipe, approx. 600 mm long or correspondingly long torque wrench, e.g. -V.A.G 1576-).
Note
Use of a socket insert with hexagon flats is recommended (increased protection against slipping).
17 – Hexagon bolt M10 x 135, 50 Nm
18 – Hexagon bolt M12×1.5 x 192, 170 Nm
19 – Spacers
20 – Spacer frame
q To remove, support engine/gearbox assembly #8594; Fig..
21 – Rear axle and differential
q Removing and installing #8594; Chapter
22 – Hexagon bolt, 45 Nm
23 – Hexagon bolt, 65 Nm
24 – Spring washer
q Renew.
25 – Gearbox carrier
q Renewing bonded rubber bush #8594; Fig.
26 – Hexagon bolt, 85 Nm
27 – Mounting bracket
q 120 mm longer than in Golf syncro.
28 – Hexagon bolt, 85 Nm
29 – Mounting bracket
q Mark installation position before removing, otherwise rear axle must be aligned on a wheel alignment unit.
30 – Self-locking nut, 30 Nm
q Renew.
31 – Heat shield
32 – Sealing boot
q Extended approx. 120 mm.
q Universal joint shaft has also been extended by 120 mm.