Driveshaft Mounted On Transmission-Side Assembly Overview

NOTE:

Observe general repair notes COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .

The attached driveshaft can only be removed from the transmission if it is removed completely.

The driveshaft cannot be repaired. They can only be removed, installed and adjusted.

Always store and transport driveshaft fully extended only.

The driveshaft can be bent at the center joint without using force. A hard bending to the stop may cause damage to the center joint or dust boot.

If the driveshaft is only detached from rear final drive, it should be tied up or supported at the shaft end. If necessary, it is permitted to bend the driveshaft at the center joint without using force.

Use the counterhold tool Touareg V10T10172 and adaptersT10172/5 to loosen or tighten the driveshaft bolts.

Always hold the driveshaft horizontal when installing it or removing it from the transmission output shaft.

Follow the tightening sequence for attaching the driveshaft bolts to the rear final drive DRIVESHAFT MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION-SIDE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

If there are complaints (noise, vibration), do the following before replacing the driveshaft:

Make sure the center bearing is free of tension.
Remove the driveshaft bolts on the rear final drive. Tighten the driveshaft following the tightening sequence DRIVESHAFT MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION-SIDE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Fig 1: Removing Driveshaft Bolts On Rear Final Drive

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Drive
Hose Clamp
- Replace
Driveshaft
- Removing and installing, refer to DRIVESHAFT ATTACHED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE
- Removing from the rear final drive and installing, refer to DRIVESHAFT FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE
Backing Plate
Bolt
- Always replace
- 30 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
- Self-locking
- Threaded holes in flange shaft at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes.
  - On the rear final drive
- Tightening specification and sequence DRIVESHAFT MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION-SIDE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  - On the transmission
Gasket
- Replace a damaged (bent) gasket.
- Replace the gasket if the rubber has started to peel.
- Remove any grease still on the flange and install the gasket.
- Sides having different color does not influence the installation.
Rear Final Drive
Removing and installing, refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE
Intermediate Bearing
Bolt
- 20 Nm

Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive - Tightening Specification and Sequence

Always replace the driveshaft bolts -1-.

Fig 2: Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive 0BE and 0BF - Tightening Specification and Sequence
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Counterhold using the T10172 and T10172/5.

-- Tighten the bolts -1- in 3 steps as follows:

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1-	Next to the color dots 30 Nm ¹⁾
2.	-1-	The remaining all around 30 Nm
3.	-1-	90° additional turn all around
¹⁾ The CV joint will be pushed toward the opposite side reducing the imbalance.

Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

Fig 3: Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- to 24 Nm.