Driveshaft Attached On Transmission Side: Installing

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Tightening specifications, refer to driveshaft Mounted On Transmission-Side Assembly Overview , Driveshaft To Rear Final Drive - Tightening Specification And Sequence and Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification .

NOTE:

Remove old and dry high-temperature grease from CV joint and flange for driveshaft. Fill with the exact same amount of high temperature grease G 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.

Replace the self-locking bolts.

Replace the hose clamp for the driveshaft rubber boot.

Check the driveshaft seal on the rear final drive for damage (bent or the rubber has started to peel) Replace a damaged gasket.

Wipe off the splines on the transmission output shaft with a towel before attaching it to the driveshaft. Do not grease the splines.

-- First attach the driveshaft to the transmission.

Maximum bend angle: 10°.
After installing the driveshaft after approximately 50 mm, turn the driveshaft slightly to make sure the splines on the transmission output shaft mesh with the splines on the driveshaft.
Push the driveshaft all the way onto the splines on the transmission output shaft.

-- Install the bolts -arrows- just far enough so that the intermediate bearing can still be moved.

Fig 1: Removing Mounting Bolts

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

-- Install all the way in by hand, but do not tighten.

-- Align the clamp -1- for the driveshaft boot with the mounting points -2- and then tighten is using VAS 6199.

Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Boot Hose Clamp

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NOTE:

Pushing the driveshaft back just a little makes it easier to use the locking pliers.

-- Tighten the driveshaft bolts -1-. Follow the tightening sequence, refer to Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive - Tightening Specification and Sequence .

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Driveshaft Bolts -1- At Rear Final Drive Using Counterhold Tools

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-- Attach the driveshaft center bearing to the body making sure it is free of tension. Tightening specification, refer to DRIVESHAFT MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION-SIDE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW -list item- 5 Bolt.

Fig 5: Removing Mounting Bolts

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Install in reverse order of removal. Be sure to note the following:

-- Attach the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification, refer to Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive - Tightening Specification and Sequence .

Fig 6: View Of Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Install the heat shield -1-. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine code CALA, EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine codes CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engines CCBA, CGXC, CTUB .

Fig 7: View Of Front And Rear Crossmembers

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-- Remove the front -2- and rear -3- crossmembers, if equipped. Refer to OVERVIEW - TUNNEL BRACE .

-- Install the exhaust system and adjust it so that it is free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine code CALA, EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine codes CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engines CCBA, CGXC, CTUB .