Front Driveshaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Remove the bolts and the rear noise insulation -2-.

-- Position the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG 1383A with the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox SupportT10337 under the transfer case.

Fig 2: Identifying V.A.G 1383 A Using T10337 Underneath Transfer Case

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-- Lift the transfer case slightly using the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG 1383A.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The Engine/Gearbox JackVAG 1383A may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- from the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support.

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Case Support Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Transfer Case Bracket

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NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- that connect the front Driveshaft to the transfer case.

Fig 5: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Use the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple UseT10172 and adapters T10172/6.

-- Mark -arrow- the installed position of the Driveshaft with front final drive.

Fig 6: Identifying Installed Position Marks

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Fig 7: Removing Front Driveshaft

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the Driveshaft.

The pry lever -1- must be mounted on the push-on connector -3- in order to remove the Driveshaft from the front final drive -2-.
The pry lever -1- will get damaged if is touching the boot. Then it will necessary to remove the Driveshaft.

-- Use a pry lever -1- to remove the Driveshaft from the front final drive -2- -arrow-. To do this, position the pry lever on the push-on connector -3-.

NOTE:

A locking ring secure the Drive Axle to the flange and can be pulled off with a forceful pull.

-- Remove the front Driveshaft.