Installing left flange shaft: VW Passat B5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

• Opens: gearbox oil

📋 Procedure

1. Replace O-ring (arrow B) in flange shaft bearing bracket.
2. Check that there are no sharp edges on gearbox end of flange shaft; deburr edges if necessary.
3. Install flange shaft.
4. Bolt on flange shaft bearing bracket (arrows).
5. Attach connector bracket to flange shaft bearing bracket.

6. Install speedometer sender .
7. Install left drive shaft (1)Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive40Repairing drive shafts; Removing and installing drive shafts.
8. With gearbox installed, check gear oil level in front final drive .
9. Install left drive shaft guard plate (arrows). Third bolt cannot be seen in figure Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive40Repairing drive shafts; Removing and installing drive shafts.
10. Fit left and right drive shaft noise insulation to wheel housing.
11. Install front wheels Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive44Torque settings for wheel bolts.

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