Removing The Driveshaft

See notes, refer to DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION-SIDE OVERVIEW .
Working on the driveshaft should only be performed with the vehicle on a two-column shop hoist.

NOTE:

Do not bend the decoupling element in the front exhaust pipe more than 10°, otherwise it will get damaged.

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

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeves

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts connecting the driveshaft to the transmission using the T10172 and T10172/5.

Fig 3: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Tie the driveshaft to the underbody.