Note: Before removing the joint and its cover, thoroughly clean the adjacent parts. When disassembling the joint, remove old grease and dirt. Clean the joint thoroughly. Dispose of old grease in accordance with applicable regulations. Place the removed and cleaned parts on a clean surface and cover. Do not use fibrous rags. If repairs are postponed, the removed parts must be carefully covered or put away. Only install clean parts: remove spare parts from their packaging immediately before installation. Do not use parts that have been stored without packaging (for example, on shelves or in toolboxes, etc.).
1. Outer CV joint assembly: can only be replaced as an assembly
2. Bolt: Replace after each removal
3. Drive shaft, right
4. Clamp: replace after each removal
5. CV joint boot: check for cracks and wear
6. Clamp: replace after each removal
7. Elastic washer
8. Thrust washer
9. Retaining ring: replace after each removal; install into the shaft groove
10. Inner CV joint boot: with metal cover; without ventilation hole; check for cracks and abrasion; remove from the hinge using a punch; before installing on the CV joint, apply "D 454 300 A2" to the mating surface
11. Clamp: replace after each removal
12. Drive shaft, left
13. Washer
14. Bolt, 40 Nm: replace after each removal; first tighten all the bolts crosswise with a torque of 10 Nm, then tighten them crosswise to the final torque; M8x48
15. Retaining ring: remove and install using retaining ring pliers "VW161 A"
16. Compaction; the gluing surface must be degreased; replace after each removal; remove the protective film and stick it on the hinge
17. Inner CV joint: can only be replaced as an assembly
18. Elastic washer
Data taken from an online portal (SkodaBook)