Drive Shaft and Axle

Front Driveshaft

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
02040608010039.229N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the engine room side cover.

    D 2.2 R VGT (See Engine Mechanical System - Under Engine Room Cover)

    G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (See Engine Mechanical System - Engine Room). Under Cover")

    G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (See Engine Mechanical System - Engine Room). Under Cover")

  3. Remove the front muffler support (A).

    Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

    [3.3 T-GDI Lambda II]

    [2.0 T-GDI Theta II, 2.2 R VGT]

  4. Remove the front propeller shaft (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0–69 N·m

  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

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