Repairing propshaft: VW Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

• Special tools named: puller

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• Tighten tensioner40 - 204 A securely. Propshaft must not be pushed down within tensioner40 - 204 A, or paintwork will be damaged.
• Any damage to paintwork must be repaired according to the guidelines in Paint workshop manual.
• Rubber guide of intermediate bearing must be cut through and metal casing removed.

📋 Procedure

1. Press on carefully.
2. Tighten tensioner40 - 204 A securely. Propshaft must not be pushed down within tensioner40 - 204 A, or paintwork will be damaged.
3. Any damage to paintwork must be repaired according to the guidelines in Paint workshop manual.
4. Secure stop plate T10108/1 on flexible coupling of propshaft tube.
5. Place nuts (B) between stop plate T10108/1 and flexible coupling onto bolts (A).

6. Rubber guide of intermediate bearing must be cut through and metal casing removed.
7. Tighten splitter(A) with flat side of wedges behind intermediate bearing.
8. Then attach two arm puller(B) to splitter.
9. Pull intermediate bearing off propshaft tube.
10. Drive on intermediate bearing to stop.

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