Front Flexible Disc, Removing

Front flexible disc, removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331/





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1332/ Removing

Note:
^ Before removing, mark the positions of all parts in relation to each other. Re-install in the same position otherwise imbalance will be excessive, the bearings could be damaged causing rumbling noises.
^ Do not kink drive shaft.





^ Sealing ring in drive shaft flange - arrow - must not be damaged during removal and installation.
^ Replace drive shaft if damaged.





A twin pillar vehicle hoist should be used when working on drive shaft.
- Remove center sound insulation - arrows -.

Vehicles with 1 charge air cooler





Separate air guide hose - 2 - at air guide pipe.

Note: Ignore item - 1 - and - 3 -.

Continued for all vehicles





- Disconnect exhaust system at double clamp - arrows -.
- If present, remove exhaust system mounting components on subframe.





- Remove drive shaft tube from flexible disc at front of bevel box (only one of the three bolts is visible here - arrow -).
- Slide front drive shaft tube as far back as possible.





- Remove flexible disc from bevel gear transfer case flange - arrows -.





- Remove pendulum support from subframe - arrows A -.
- Carefully press engine/transmission forward.
- Carefully remove flexible disc.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:





Installation position of front flexible disc
^ The shield - arrow - faces toward drive shaft.
^ Three projecting sleeves each on transmission flange and on drive shaft flange grip into mounting holes of flexible disc.





Note:
^ Sealing ring in drive shaft flange - arrow - must not be damaged during removal and installation.
^ Replace drive shaft if damaged.
^ Slide front drive shaft tube on guide pin horizontally.

Torque specifications





Pendulum support to subframe (- A - arrows).

Install exhaust system free of tension.