Contents: Separation of the outer hinge ⬇ Hammering the hinge ⬇ Removal the inner hinge cover ⬇ Pressing out the inner hinge ⬇
Note.
- Necessary special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means:
- Support board "MP3-406 (VW 401)".
- Support board "MRZ-407 (VW402)".
- Pressure piece "MRZ-411 (VW 454)".
- Press punch - stamp "MRZ-448 (VW 408 A)".
- Pressure plate "MRZ-455 (VW 447 H)".
- Driving device "MP6-405 (VW 411)".
- Pliers for installing retaining rings, for example "VW 161A".
- Collet chuck, for example "V.A.G 1682".
- Assembly tool "T10065".
Separation of the outer hinge
1. Clamp the drive shaft in a vice with protective jaws.
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2. Unscrew the cuff.
3. Separate the constant velocity joint from the drive shaft using mandrel "A". The mandrel must be installed directly on the crosspiece (coupling) of the outer constant velocity joint.

Hammering the hinge
4. Using a plastic hammer, gently tap onto the shaft until the retaining ring locks into place.
Removal the inner hinge cover
5. Use a mandrel to knock off the hinge's protective cuff.
6. Remove the retaining ring.
7. After removing the clamping clips, move the hinge protective sleeve towards the outer hinge.

Pressing out the inner hinge

