Driveshaft, Removing and Installing

Driveshaft, removing and installing, 01A, 5 SPD. M/T (AWD)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Alignment Fixture-4W Dr. Shaft 3139 with spacers 3139/3:

Removing
^ Remove crossmember below exhaust system if installed.
^ Remove rear part of exhaust system from clamping sleeve(s).





^ Remove heat shields for driveshaft from body - arrows -.





^ Unbolt heat shield for driveshaft from cover for Torsen differential - arrows -.





^ Check whether there is a factory marking (colored marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive. If not, mark location of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B - with color.
^ Remove upper three mounting bolts for each driveshaft constant velocity joint.





^ Attach Alignment Fixture-4W Dr. Shaft 3139 with adapters 3139/3 and tighten plastic nuts.

Note: Never set alignment fixture on balance plates.

^ Remove remaining three mounting bolts at front and rear constant velocity joints





^ Remove securing nuts - arrows - for intermediate bearing and remove driveshaft using alignment fixture.

Note: Only store and move driveshaft fully extended.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:





Note:
^ For proper balance, the driveshaft flanges - arrow A - and the rear final drive - arrow B - must be installed so that the factory color markings or markings which were made afterward are aligned.
^ If a new driveshaft is installed and the factory color marking on the rear final drive flange is no longer visible, check radial run out at flange/driveshaft Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark and adjust color marking at driveshaft to new marking at flange.
^ Replace gaskets on drive flanges (remove protective film and attach gasket to drive flanges).
^ After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and bolt head may not be reinstalled.
^ After removing driveshaft, always remove any remaining locking fluid from thread bores in the transmission drive flanges and the rear final drive. Otherwise there is a possibility that the new bolts may get jammed when installed and shear when removed.
^ Cleaning can be performed with a tap.
^ Replace driveshaft bolts (self-locking).
^ Align exhaust system free of tension.

Tightening torques: