Driveshaft, Removing From Rear Final Drive: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

• Remove the old, dry high-temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of new high temperature grease G 000 633.
• The threads in the flange shaft on the rear final drive must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Use a thread tap to clean the threads. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.
• After removing the driveshaft from the rear final drive, do not install the additional balance washer (thicker washer) that may be between the lock plate and bolt.
• Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).
• Check the driveshaft seal on the rear final drive flange for damage (bent, rubber layer worn off) and replace if damaged. Replace the damaged seal.

-- Position the driveshaft on the rear final drive:

Fig 1: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive

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• The dots on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.
• Maximum difference between the markings: 30°.

-- Insert and tighten the new bolts -1- for the driveshaft. Follow the tightening sequence, refer to Figure.

Fig 2: Counter Hold Using Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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