Attach The Driveshaft

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

• Remove any old or dried-up high temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of high temperature greaseG 000 633.
• Threaded holes in flange shaft on the transmission must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes. Otherwise the bolts could break off when being installed.
• Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.
• Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage (bent or the rubber has started to peel) Replace a damaged gasket.

-- Install the driveshaft and install the new CV joint bolts.

-- Tighten the front bolts on the driveshaft. Tightening specification, refer to item  5.

Fig 1: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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• Use the T10172 with the T10172/5.

-- Attach the heat shield -A- (if equipped) to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification, refer to Figure

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Heat Shield

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-- Assemble the exhaust system and then align it free of tension. Refer to the appropriate service information .