Using socket 24 mm -T10361A- and angle wrench -V.A.G 1756 A-, this page covers loosening and tightening Volkswagen Golf Mk7 drive shaft threaded connections — Caution: the wheel bearing must not be loaded once the hub bolt is loosened.
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| Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756 A- |
Caution
| Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after
bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub has been
loosened. |
| If wheel bearings are loaded with weight of vehicle,
bearing will be damaged. This reduces the service life
of the wheel bearing. |
| It is not permissible to loosen drive shaft bolt
more than 90° if vehicle is standing on its wheels. |
| Do not attempt to move the vehicle without the drive
shafts fitted as this would damage the wheel bearing. If
a vehicle nevertheless has to be moved, comply with the
following: |
| Install an outer joint instead of the drive shaft. |
| Tighten outer joint to 120 Nm. |
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| Loosening twelve-point head bolt |
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To avoid damage to wheel bearing, do not loosen 12-point
bolt using 24 mm socket -T10361A- further than 90° with vehicle
still standing on its wheels. |
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Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground. |
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Have second mechanic apply brakes. |
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Remove twelve-point head bolt -arrow-. |
| Tightening twelve-point bolt |
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Renew twelve-point bolt for outer end of drive shaft. |
 Note
| It must be ensured that the wheels do not yet touch the
floor when the drive shaft is being tightened. Otherwise the
wheel bearing may be damaged. |
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Have second mechanic apply brakes. |
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Tighten twelve-point head bolt to 200 Nm. |
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Lower vehicle onto its wheels. |
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Turn twelve-point head bolt 180° further. |
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Questions & answers
Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What torque rules apply to Golf Mk7 drive shaft bolts?
The hub nut is a high-torque stretch bolt — renew after every removal. Flange bolts use specified torques with thread-locking compound.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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