Overview - Driveshaft, Mounted On Transmission Side: Notes

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Follow the general repair information. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
The attached driveshaft can only be separated from the transmission if it is completely removed.
No repair work can be carried out on the driveshaft with the exception of removing, installing and adjusting.
Always store and transport the driveshaft when it is fully extended.
The driveshaft can be bent all the way to the center joint without force. Bending the joint forcibly all the way can damage the center joint and/or the protective boot.
If the driveshaft is separated only from the rear final drive, the driveshaft must be tied up or supported. If necessary, the driveshaft can be bent as far as the end stop of the center without force.
Use the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with the Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 (M8 bolts) or Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 6 T10172/6 (M10 bolts) to loosen or tighten the driveshaft bolts.
Always remove or install the driveshaft horizontally from the transmission output shaft.
Tightening sequence for the attaching the driveshaft to the rear final drive. Refer to Fig 2.

Should there be complaints (noise, vibration), do the following before replacing the driveshaft:

Make sure the intermediate bearing is free of tension.
Remove the driveshaft bolts from the rear final drive. Attaching the driveshaft according to the tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2.

Fig 1: Driveshaft Mounted On Transmission-Side Overview

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Transmission
Hose Clamp
- Replacing
Driveshaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing and installing on the rear final drive. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE .
Locking Plate
Bolt
- Final drive 0BF
- M8 x 45
- Self-locking
- Replacing
- The threads in the flange shaft on the rear final drive must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Use a thread tap to clean.
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2
  - Final drive 0BE (only A8 with V8 TDI engine)
- M10 x 45 x 1
- Replacing
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2
Gasket
- Replace a damaged seal.
- A seal for which the rubber coating has come loose must be replaced
- Clean the flange shaft and position the seal
- Pay no attention to the different colored sides for the installation
Rear Final Drive
Removing and installing. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Intermediate Bearing
Bolt
- 20 Nm

Fig 2: Counter Hold Using Counterhold Tool T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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Always replace the driveshaft bolts -1-.
Counterhold with Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 and Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 (M8 bolts) or Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 6 T10172/6 (M10 bolts).

-- Tighten the bolts -1- in three steps:

Step	M8 or M10 Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1-	Next to the color dot 30 Nm ¹⁾
2.	-1-	Next 30 Nm
3.	-1-	All round 90° additional turn
¹⁾ By doing this, the CV joint is pushed slightly to the opposite side and imbalance is avoided.

Fig 3: Driveshaft Heat Shield And Bolts

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- to 24 Nm.