Version 2

Driveshaft Bolted on Transmission Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 (T10172) with Adapters (T10172/5)

• High temperature grease (G 000 633)

Removing the Driveshaft

• See notes, refer to => [ Driveshaft Bolted on Transmission-Side Overview ] Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission-Side Overview.

• Working on the driveshaft should only be performed with the vehicle on a two-column shop hoist.

• Do not bend the decoupling element in the front exhaust pipe more than 10°, otherwise it will get damaged.

- Loosen the clamping sleeves - 1 and 2 - and separate the exhaust system.






- Tie the front exhaust pipe(s) to the underbody.

- Remove the heat shield - A - from the transmission - arrows -, if equipped.






- Remove the bolts connecting the driveshaft to the transmission using the (T10172) and (T10172/5).






- Tie the driveshaft to the underbody.

Attach the Driveshaft.

Install in reverse order of removal. Be sure to note the following:

• Remove any old or dried-up high temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of high temperature grease (G 000 633).

• Threaded holes in flange shaft on the transmission must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes. Otherwise the bolts could break off when being installed.

• Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.

• Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage (bent or the rubber has started to peel) Replace a damaged gasket.

- Install the driveshaft and install the new CV joint bolts.

- Tighten the front bolts on the driveshaft. Tightening specification - item 5 - => [ (Item 5) Bolt ] Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission-Side Overview.






• Use the (T10172) with the (T10172/5).

- Attach the heat shield - A - (if equipped) to the transmission - arrows -. Tightening specification, refer to => [ Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification ] Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission-Side Overview






- Assemble the exhaust system and then align it free of tension.