Driveshaft On Transmission, Removing And Installing, Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission Side: Removing

• Note the instructions. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE .
• A two-column workshop hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.

NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeves

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

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts for attaching the driveshaft to the transmission by counterholding with the Counterhold - Multiple Use T10172A and with the Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5.

Fig 3: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Secure the driveshaft to the underbody.