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Removing bevel box, Passat 2011 ►, CC 2012 ► with 3.6 l - V6 petrol engine — VW

Removing bevel box, Passat 2011 ►, CC 2012 ► with 3.6 l - V6 petrol engine on VW: 17 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

17 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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  • Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
  • Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to output shaft of bevel box (arrows).

📋 Procedure

  1. Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
  2. Move selector lever to position »P«.
  3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
  4. Remove lower, front right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
  5. Unbolt right drive shaft from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
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  1. Secure drive shaft to suspension strut with tensioning strap T10038.
  2. Remove pendulum support. First remove bolt (1), followed by bolts (2) and (3).
  3. Remove exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows)26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Assembly overview - silencer.
  4. Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to output shaft of bevel box (arrows).
  5. Unbolt propshaft from bevel box (arrows)39Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft.
  6. Push front propshaft tube to stop.
  7. Remove heat shield above right drive shaft (1)Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
  8. Remove gearbox carrier (A) between engine and bevel box.
  9. Remove counter-sunk bolt using insert T10107 A.
  10. Remove upper securing bolts (arrows) securing bevel box to gearbox.
  11. Carefully press off bevel box and remove.
  12. Install bevel box .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.