Driveshaft to Transmission

Driveshaft to Transmission

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• High temperature grease (G 000 633)

Removing

• 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 shop hoist.

• 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.

- 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.

Installing

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 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 and replace if necessary.

- Install the driveshaft and install the CV joint bolts.

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

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





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





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