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 > Front Suspension: Front Suspension, Servicing
Overview - Front Axle
Chapter "Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Control Arms".
Chapter "Wheel Bearing".
Chapter "Suspension Strut".
Chapter "Adaptive Chassis DCC Suspension Strut".
Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Engine and Gearbox ...