Installing Driveshaft

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 transmission 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.
• Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).

-- Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage and replace if damaged.

-- Install driveshaft and the new CV joint bolts.

-- Tighten the bolts on the front driveshaft. Tightening specification, refer to item  5.

Fig 1: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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

-- Tighten the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification, refer to Figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Heat Shield

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-- Install the exhaust system and align it without tension. Refer to the appropriate service information .