Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive

Driveshaft from Rear Final Drive

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• High temperature grease (G 000 633)

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

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

Removing

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

- Loosen the clamping sleeve(s) - arrows - and disconnect the exhaust system.





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

• A second technician will be needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

- Remove rear portion of exhaust system.

- Check whether there is a marking (color marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive - arrow A - and - arrow B -.





- If one of these markings is no longer visible (for example - arrow A - on the driveshaft), then make a new color marking.

• Die marking on the driveshaft - arrow A - and on the rear final drive - arrow B - must line up.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - (quantity: 6) from the rear CV joint.





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

- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it to the subframe.

Removing

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• 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 at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes. Otherwise the bolts could break off when being installed.

• After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and a bolt may not be reinstalled.

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

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

- Position the driveshaft on the rear final drive paying attention to the installed position:

• Die markings on the driveshaft - arrow A - and on the rear final drive - arrow B - must line up.





• Maximum difference between the markings: 30°.

- Install and tighten the driveshaft bolts - 1 -. Follow the tightening sequence => [ Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive
- Tightening Specification and Sequence ] Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission-Side Assembly Overview





- Install rear section of the exhaust system.