Overview - Drive Axles, Servicing

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

| Component | Tightening Specification |
| Hex bolt -1- | 25 Nm |
FWD 09M Automatic Transmission

| Component | Tightening Specification |
| Bolts -1- | 25 Nm |
AWD

| Component | Tightening Specification |
| Nuts -1- | 20 Nm |
Drive Axles with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, Mounted in Transmission,
Removing and Installing
Drive Axle with CV Joint VL 107 BoltedVolkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Wiring: Contact Surface Cleaning Set -VAS6410-
Contact Surface Cleaning Set -VAS6410-, Using
Wiring Eyelets, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Note
Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the lack of
friction will cause the torque to be exceeded when installing and ...