Driveshaft, Removing And Installing, Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission Side: Removing

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Note the instructions. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE .
A two-column workshop hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.

NOTE:

Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe more than 10° or it will be damaged.

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

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeve Threaded Connections

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

-- Remove the 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: Attaching Heat Shield -3- To Body -Arrows-

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NOTE:

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

Audi A4 and Audi A5

-- Remove the crossmember -1-.

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

Audi Q5

Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember (A4, A5 Coupe/Sportback/Cabrio, Q5)

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

-- Remove the heat shield -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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

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

Fig 5: Marking 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 mark the missing point in color.

The mark on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- are on one line.

-- Attach the Driveshaft Alignment Fixture3139 and tighten the plastic nuts.

Fig 6: Attaching Alignment Fixture - 4WD Shaft 3139

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NOTE:

Never place the Alignment Fixture on the balance plates.

-- Remove the intermediate bearing bolts -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Securing Bolts For Center Bearing, Removal/Installation

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-- Remove the bolts attaching the driveshaft to the transmission by counterholding with the Counterhold - Multiple Use T10172A and with the Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 or Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 6 T10172/6.

Fig 8: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Remove the driveshaft from the transmission and support the driveshaft with the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

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

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Driveshaft Bolts

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-- Use the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 or Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 6 T10172/6 .

-- Remove the driveshaft.

NOTE:

Always transport and store driveshaft when it is fully extended.