How to replace driveshaft Citi

[175SBU]

Done on Citi Golf:

VW part number


Tools that i used


Hammer
6 Allen key
Torque wrench, i dont have a powerbar
17, 19, 30 sockets
17 Spanner
Ratchet

Jack the car and support with jack stands

Loosen the wheel hub nut 30


Looses the inner cv, i converted mine to allen key.




Loosen the rack end 19mm


Moer this end with a hammer until it pop out, taking care not to damage the grease cover. Do not hit with nut still attached.




Now loosen the ball joint 17 spanner and socket on the other end.


Push the control arm down until the balljoint pops out.


Now you can drop the inner cv down and loosen the hub nut to free the outer cv.





Remove the driveshaft.


Clean old grease


Insert the shaft, i found it easier to start with the inner cv and securing with at least 4.



Now you can insert the inner cv


Secure the hub nut back


Now you are ready to put everything back together and tighten where it needs tightening.

Dankie







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[Pynoxim]

Awesome guide man

However, why do those shafts look like they're different lenghts? I know the Citi's had different shaft lengths depending on something or other.

[chucker02]

Does look a bit long, that will eat the seal on the inside of the cv cup

[175SBU]

They are the same length, remember that the old one has been in the car since 2006 and the new one is still a virgin tight as ass, it was virtually impossible to bend it side to side or in and out hence I started with the inner side first.


Doing this was almost impossible




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[panic-mechanic]

The seal on the inner cup looks like it was eaten already. You should have changed that as well.

[Donavan]

You can get the shafts in without removing the tie rods. It is less hassle to loosen the control arm rather than moering out the tie rod and risk damaging them.

[amstel18]

You can get the shafts in without removing the tie rods. It is less hassle to loosen the control arm rather than moering out the tie rod and risk damaging them.

Was thinking the same. It's the way I used to do it.

The inner bolts of the Control arms, and while they out, you should install a lower strut brace while you down there...

[caddy club]

this is a very nice write up with pics, how easy is it to replace in inner cv side shaft seals and what tools are needed

[Unobeat]

I am loving these write ups.
Keep it up.

[175SBU]

Thanks all i will change the seals on both sides when i do the driver’s side but I wanted to take out the box and send it in for refurb or swap for a refurbished one.


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[175SBU]

Thanks all i will change the seals on both sides when i do the driver’s side but I wanted to take out the box and send it in for refurb or swap for a refurbished one.


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[boetiedouw]

I have already replace both shaft new,but on the drivers side i still got a knock sound,like something isn't tight enough,but i did make sure everthing is tight enough...any other help PLEASE