Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

Removing

NOTE:

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

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve(s) -arrows- and disconnect the exhaust system.

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeve Threaded Connections

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

NOTE:

A second technician will be needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

-- Remove rear portion of exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, SEPARATING .

-- Check whether there is a marking (color marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive -arrow A- and -arrow B-.

Fig 2: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive

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-- If one of these markings is no longer visible (for example -arrow A- on the driveshaft), then make a new color marking.

Die marking on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.

-- Remove the bolts -1- (quantity: 6) from the rear CV joint.

Fig 3: Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive 0BE and 0BF - Tightening Specification and Sequence

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-- Use the T10172 with the T10172/5.

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it to the subframe.

Removing

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

Remove any old or dried-up high temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of high temperature greaseG 000 633.
Threaded holes in flange shaft at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes. Otherwise the bolts could break off when being installed.
After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and a bolt may not be reinstalled.
Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.
Check the driveshaft seal on the rear final drive for damage (bent or the rubber has started to peel) Replace a damaged gasket.

-- Position the driveshaft on the rear final drive paying attention to the installed position:

Die markings on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.

Fig 4: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
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Maximum difference between the markings: 30°.

-- Install and tighten the driveshaft bolts -1-. Follow the tightening sequence DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION-SIDE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Fig 5: Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive 0BE and 0BF - Tightening Specification and Sequence

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-- Install rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, SEPARATING .