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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2010ROUTAN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 599 (FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONFRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTSNOTES
2010 Volkswagen Routan S
Front Drive Halfshafts: Notes
2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Notes
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- Inboard and outboard constant velocity (CV) joints connect to a splined shaft. Driveshaft bearing retainer circlips retain the CV joints to the splined shaft.
- On the LH side, the inboard CV joint is retained in the differential side gear with a 33 mm (1.29 in) retainer circlip. Install a new circlip every time the halfshaft is disconnected.
- On the RH side, a 30 mm (1.181 in) driveshaft bearing retainer circlip retains the splined inboard CV joint to the intermediate shaft. Install a new circlip every time you disconnect the halfshaft from the intermediate shaft.
- A front axle wheel hub retainer secures the splined outboard CV joint to the wheel hub.
- The lubed-for-life CV joints use special CV joint grease. They require no periodic lubrication.
- The halfshafts are not serviceable. If worn or damaged, install new.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.