Removing Driveshaft

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

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Heat Shield

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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 3: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Secure the driveshaft to the underbody.