Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission Side: Removing

Note the instructions, refer to DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW .
A twin-pillar lifting platform should be used when working on the driveshaft.

NOTE:

Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe by more than 10° or it will be damaged.

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeve Threaded Connections

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

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

-- Remove the rear section of the exhaust system -2-. Refer to the appropriate service information .

Fig 2: Attaching Heat Shield -3- To Body -Arrows-

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NOTE:

A second technician is needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

Audi A4 and Audi A5

-- Remove the crossmember -1-.

-- Remove the heat shield -3- -arrows-.

Audi Q5

Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember

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-- Remove the front -2- and rear -3- crossmembers.

-- Remove the heat shield -1-.

All Vehicles

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Heat Shield

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

-- Check whether there is a color dot on the driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft on the rear final drive -arrow A- and -arrow B-

Fig 5: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive

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-- If one of these markings is no longer visible (for example -arrow A- on the driveshaft), then mark the missing point in color.

The dot on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- are on one line.

-- Attach the 3139 with and tighten the plastic nuts.

Fig 6: Attaching Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139

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NOTE:

Never place the 3139 on the balance plates.

-- Remove the driveshaft intermediate bearing mounting bolts -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Securing Bolts For Center Bearing, Removal/Installation

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-- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counter holding them with the T10172 and T10172/5.

Fig 8: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Remove the driveshaft from the transmission and support it with the V.A.G 1383 A.

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

Fig 9: Counter Hold Using Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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-- Use the T10172 and T10172/5

-- Remove the driveshaft.

NOTE:

Always transport and store driveshaft in its extended position.