Volkswagen Tiguan Quiz
Suspension, Wheels, Steering

Drive Axles, Servicing

In this manual: Suspension, Wheels, Steering
Body exterior — 50Body Interior — 29General Paint Information — 69Paint — 9Brake System — 16Suspension, Wheels, Steering — 68Wheel and Tire Guide — 3Towing Guide — 1Wheel and Tire Guide General Information — 23Communication — 20Electrical Equipment General Information — 29Electrical Equipment from 06/2011 — 59Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 24Refrigerant R134a Servicing — 296-Speed Manual Transmission 02Q, OBB, and OFB — 27
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Overview - Drive Axles, Servicing

Volswagen Tiguan. Overview - Drive Axles, Servicing
  1. Chapter "Drive Axle with CV Joint VL 107 Bolted"
  2. Chapter "Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107"
  3. Chapter "Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i".
  4. Chapter "Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD".

Difference of Drive Axles in Installed Condition

VL107 (bolted) VL107 (mounted) AAR3300i AAR3300i
Diameter of inner joint in mm 107 107 - -
Cover between inner joint and flange shaft X - - -
Inner joint inserted into transmission (automatic transmission only) - - X -
Inner joint placed on transmission (only automatic transmission with AWD) - - - X
Inner CV joint mounted on the transmission (manual transmission) - X - -

Drive Axle Heat Shields

FWD Manual Transmission

Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10276
Component Tightening Specification
Hex bolt -1- 25 N·m

FWD 09M Automatic Transmission

Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10277
Component Tightening Specification
Bolts -1- 25 N·m

AWD

Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10278
Component Tightening Specification
Nuts -1- 20 N·m

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