Driveshaft Mounted On Transmission-Side Assembly Overview

Driveshaft Mounted on Transmission-Side Assembly Overview

• Observe general repair notes => [ To perform a problem-free and successful
transmission repair, extreme caution and cleanliness, as well as properly
functioning tools are an important requirement. Understandably, general safety
guidelines apply when performing repairs. ] Component Description.

• The attached driveshaft can only be removed from the transmission if it is removed completely.

• The driveshaft cannot be repaired. They can only be removed, installed and adjusted.

• Always store and transport driveshaft fully extended only.

• The driveshaft can be bent at the center joint without using force. A hard bending to the stop may cause damage to the center joint or dust boot.

• If the driveshaft is only detached from rear final drive, it should be tied up or supported at the shaft end. If necessary, it is permitted to bend the driveshaft at the center joint without using force.

• Use the counterhold tool Touareg V10 (T10172) and adapters (T10172/5) to loosen or tighten the driveshaft bolts.

• Always hold the driveshaft horizontal when installing it or removing it from the transmission output shaft.

• Follow the tightening sequence for attaching the driveshaft bolts to the rear final drive.

If there are complaints (noise, vibration), do the following before replacing the driveshaft:

• Make sure the center bearing is free of tension.

• Remove the driveshaft bolts on the rear final drive. Tighten the driveshaft following the tightening sequence.






1 Drive

2 Hose Clamp

• Replace

3 Driveshaft

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Driveshaft Attached on Transmission Side ] Driveshaft Attached On Transmission Side

• Removing from the rear final drive and installing, refer to => [ Driveshaft from Rear Final Drive ] Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive

4 Backing Plate

5 Bolt

• Always replace

• 30 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

• Self-locking

• Threaded holes in flange shaft at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes.

• On the rear final drive

• Tightening specification and sequence

• On the transmission

6 Gasket

• Replace a damaged (bent) gasket.

• Replace the gasket if the rubber has started to peel.

• Remove any grease still on the flange and install the gasket.

• Sides having different color does not influence the installation.

7 Rear Final Drive

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Final Drive ] Rear Final Drive

8 Intermediate Bearing

9 Bolt

• 20 Nm

Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive - Tightening Specification and Sequence

• Always replace the driveshaft bolts - 1 -.





• Counterhold using the (T10172) and (T10172/5).

- Tighten the bolts - 1 - in 3 steps as follows:






Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification





- Tighten the bolts - arrows - to 24 Nm.