Driveshaft, Removing From Rear Final Drive: 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 Sleeves

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2- disconnect the exhaust system.

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

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

-- 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 2: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive

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

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

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

Fig 3: Counter Hold Using Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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-- Use the T10172 with the T10172/5 to do this.

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and secure or remove it to the side of the subframe.