Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission Side: Removing

• 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 shop hoist.

-- 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.

-- Install rear section of the exhaust system -2-. 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 2: Removing Rear Transverse Beam & Heat Shield From Vehicle Floor

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Audi A4 and Audi A5 

-- Remove the crossmember -1-.

-- Remove the heat shield -3- -arrows-.

Audi Q5 

-- Remove the front -2- and rear -3- crossmembers.

Fig 3: View Of Front And Rear Crossmembers

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-- Remove the heat shield -1- from the body.

Continuation for All Vehicles 

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

Fig 4: View Of Driveshaft Heat Shield

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

Fig 5: 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.

-- Attach the 3139 and tighten the plastic nuts.

Fig 6: Attaching Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for intermediate bearing.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing

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

Fig 8: Using T10172 To Hold Driveshaft

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-- Remove driveshaft from transmission and support it using VAG 1383 A.

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

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Driveshaft Bolts -1- At Rear Final Drive Using Counterhold Tools

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-- Use the T10172 and T10172/5. 

-- Remove driveshaft.