Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Overview - Driveshaft
2020 Volkswagen Golf Automatic TransSECTION Overview - Driveshaft
- Do not perform any repair work on the driveshaft.
- Bolt
- 20 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Quantity: 4
- Driveshaft
- Cannot be separated at the joint.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 50 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- For the front flexible disc on the driveshaft
- Quantity: 3
- Bevel Box
- Front Flexible Disc
- Bolt
- 50 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- For the flexible disc to the bevel box
- Quantity: 3
- Double Bolt
- 40 Nm
- Heat Shield
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Intermediate Bearing
- Align free of tension
- Bolt
- Replace after removing
- 50 Nm +90°
- For the rear flexible disc on the driveshaft
- Quantity: 3
- Rear Final Drive
- Removing and Installing. Refer to FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Flexible Disc with Vibration Damper
- Bolt
- 50 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Quantity: 3
- For flexible disc to final drive
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.