Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive: Removing

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NOTE:

Do not bend the decoupling element in the front exhaust pipe more than 10°, otherwise it will get damaged.

-- 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.

NOTE:

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

-- Remove rear portion of exhaust system. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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

Fig 2: 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.

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

Fig 3: Counterhold Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Use the T10172 with the T10172/5.

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it to the subframe.