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How to change CV joint on VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 SDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 3.2 R32 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 MultiFuel … View more

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Tools
Replacement: CV joint – VW GOLF V (1K1). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat screwdriver
Clic-R collar pliers
Hammer
CV joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: CV joint – VW GOLF V (1K1). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The CV joint replacement procedure is identical for the left and right CV axles.
  • Replace the CV joints of CV axles in pairs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF V (1K1) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #27. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF V (1K1)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  8. Step 10
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
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    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  12. Step 15
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Detach the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 18
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    Detach the CV joint boot.
  16. Step 19
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    Attach the CV joint puller.
  17. Step 20
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    Install and tighten the drive shaft bolt. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 21
    Detach the CV joint. Use a CV joint puller.
    Step 22
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub.
  19. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the CV joint together with its boot.
  21. Step 25
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    Clean the CV joint mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the CV joint circlip. Use a flat screwdriver.
  23. Step 27
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  24. Step 28
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    Install the CV joint boot on the CV axle.
  25. Step 29
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    Install the CV joint circlip.
  26. Step 30
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    Pack the CV joint with the grease supplied in the kit.
  27. Step 31
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    Move the inner race of the new CV joint from side to side to get it ready to work.
  28. Step 32
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    Install the new CV joint. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
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