Drive shaft, removing and installing: Removing

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See notes. Refer to Drive shaft, servicing
Remove rear section of exhaust system as from clamp(s):

Refer to

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; Removing and installing exhaust-system components

Fig 1: Using Press Lever - RMV Outside Mirror 80-200 To Pry Off Rear Attachments Of Heat Shield For Drive Shaft & Removing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing

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Use press lever - RMV outside mirror 80-200 to pry off rear attachments -A- of heat shield for drive shaft.
Remove securing bolts -B- for center bearing.

NOTE: When removing the securing bolts support the drive shaft by hand. Do not bend drive shaft. Refer to Drive shaft, servicing .

Remove heat shield. Continue supporting drive shaft.
Screw in securing bolts for center bearing again hand-tight.

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Shield

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Remove heat shield for drive shaft off transmission -arrows-.

Fig 3: Driveshaft, Removing And Installing

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Check for a factory marking (colored dot) on drive shaft and on drive shaft flange on final drive at the rear. If no colored dot is present, mark the position of the drive shaft flange -arrow A- relative to the rear final drive -arrow B- with a colored dot.

Fig 4: Engaging Alignment Fixture-4W dr. Shaft 3139

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Engage alignment fixture-4W dr. shaft 3139 and tighten plastic nuts.

NOTE: Never install assembly appliance onto balance plates.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing

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Remove securing bolts -arrows- for the center bearing.

Fig 6: Locating Front And Rear Driveshaft Bolts

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Screw in bolt -3- M10 x 100 into rear final drive.
To loosen bolts -1- of the rear and front drive shaft, counterhold with an assembly lever -2-.
Remove securing bolts at the front constant velocity joint, detach the drive shaft and support it using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
Remove securing bolts at rear constant velocity joint and detach drive shaft.

NOTE: Only transport and store drive shaft when extended.