Removing bevel box, Passat 2011 ► with 2.0 l petrol engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.
• So that the propshaft can be turned later in order to loosen it:
• Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to output shaft of bevel box (arrows).
• To loosen »next« bolt, turn propshaft further by turning rear wheels at same time.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height. [Note: After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.]
2. Depress brake pedal and loosen bolt of right drive shaft (arrow) (2nd mechanic needed)Running gear, axles, steering40Repairing drive shafts; Removing and installing drive shafts. [Note: So that the propshaft can be turned later in order to loosen it:]
3. Move selector lever to »N« position.
4. Remove noise insulation below engine and gearbox. General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.
5. Remove right drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.

6. Remove drive shaft heat shield, if present, from bevel box Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shafts; Removing and installing drive shafts.
7. Remove pendulum support from gearbox, bolts (2) and (3).
8. If fitted, remove heat shield for flexible coupling.
9. Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to output shaft of bevel box (arrows).
10. Counterhold at rear final drive when loosening or tightening propshaft. [Note: To loosen »next« bolt, turn propshaft further by turning rear wheels at same time.]
11. Unbolt propshaft from bevel box (arrows)39Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft.
12. Guide propshaft upwards into the tunnel and use a suitable piece of wood to support it on steering rack guard plate.
13. Remove gearbox carrier between engine and bevel box.
14. Remove counter-sunk bolt using insert T10107 A.
15. Pull connector (1) off oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
16. Remove upper securing bolts (arrows) securing bevel box to gearbox.
17. Carefully press off bevel box and remove.
18. Install bevel box .

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