Locking Fluid on outer driveshaft to wheelhub, yes or no?

[weety]

Help.

I am just about to fit a brand new driveshaft on my T6 driver side because of a worn stub shaft. Having read through the VW manual, it says to smear Loctite 638 over the outer driveshaft splines before inserting into the wheel hub? Is this correct, because out of all the youtube videos I have watched of people changing the driveshaft, I haven't seen anyone rub locking fluid on the outer diveshaft splines. See image below. But also, the manual gives instuctions for 'unbonded' drive shafts?

 

[DXX]

I can only imagine it is sealer to prevent corrosion, not a bad idea as even the best high density grease will wash out eventually.
Loctite 660 is one option.

LOCTITE® 660

High-strength, large gap-filling for bonding cylindrical parts

www.henkel-adhesives.com

 

[Chrishall888]

The workshop manual should take precedent over any YouTube video.
There will be a good reason for it being there, such as security of the shaft if the nut becomes loose etc.

 

[DXX]

The reasons you won’t see any garage mechanic use it are;
It costs £
It will lengthen the life and reduce failure rates (work)
It takes time to clean and prep’.
It’s not their van, who cares.

There is a wealth of garbage on YouTube and there are some good videos.

 

[manfrotto]

I assume the drive shaft shaft came out easily due to the wear, but you could see remnants of the sealant used?
How did you determine loctite 638 was the correct loctite to use? It does look like the correct one for the application though. Just curious

 

[phazer]

I assume the drive shaft shaft came out easily due to the wear, but you could see remnants of the sealant used?
How did you determine loctite 638 was the correct loctite to use? It does look like the correct one for the application though. Just curious

Part number is D154000A1. Google it, even the listings for the genuine part say its Loctite 638

 

[DXX]

Regarding a manufacturer specified solution for a well documented failure mode why question it? They’ve made the effort, just follow the manufacturers maintenance manual.