Front right drive shaft removal | VW

Hello, yes I can. Loosen the central bolt on the front wheel hub with the appropriate socket. Leave the wheels on the ground while doing this, only loosen them. Have a second person step on the brake while doing so. Then jack it up and loosen the drive shaft on the transmission side. These should be 8 or 10 mm Allen bolts. Then pull it off the transmission first and then pull it out of the steering knuckle. It's a bit tricky, but it works. Otherwise, you can unscrew the ball joint and then you can move the steering knuckle freely outwards and have enough space.

If you've never done it before, it's better to have it done by a professional. The right side is the long side, so you'll definitely have to loosen the suspension ball joint at the bottom, which is often not easy.

The 7 screws must be new. The 6 on the transmission side are a variety from VW and not Allen screws.

The vehicle must be securely jacked up to prevent it from rolling away. The central screw must be tightened with a torque wrench and angle of rotation.

You have to make sure that brake lines/electrical connections do not break off or are under too much tension.

The question is, how does it work with the splined joint on the transmission...like the old vehicles? Mounting lever and push it out? It's not the bolted version on the transmission side...

No, they are screwed on with 6 spline screws. Screw them on and then you have it in your hand. No oil runs out or anything like that, and don't use a pry bar on it. On VWs, the shafts are not push-fit.

I'm sorry, I have to correct myself...at the front, the shafts are plugged in on the transmission side and screwed on at the rear...😪

Never.......

At VW, they are bolted to the transmission with 6 screws (multiples of 8 or 10)....

I don't know of any VW where the shafts are plugged in....

Yes Bernd, they are plugged in at that point

See picture...

The procedure remains the same. Now, however, you absolutely have to remove the ball joint. It usually works with the ball joint separator. It doesn't cost much and you can always use it, or you can borrow one. If necessary, it can also be done with a hammer. Please use a new screw (tighten to 55 NM). Pull the steering knuckle outwards and pull off the shaft. It's not a big deal.

That's the first time I've seen that

Sorry for my wrong answer.....