Driveshaft, Bolts On Transmission Side

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Counterhold Tool T10172A with adapters
Adapter T10172/5 (M8 Bolts)
Adapter T10172/6 (M10 Bolts)
High Temperature Grease G 000 633

Remove Driveshaft

Note the instructions, refer to DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW .
A twin-pillar lifting platform 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.

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeves

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2- disconnect the exhaust system.

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counterholding them with the Counterhold Tool T10 172A and T10 172/5.

Fig 3: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Secure the driveshaft to the underbody.

Install Driveshaft

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Remove the old, dry High-Temperature Grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of new High Temperature Grease G 000 633.
The threads in the flange shaft on the transmission must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. They can be cleaned with a thread cutter. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.
Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).
Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage (bent, rubber layer worn off). Replace the damaged seal.

-- Install driveshaft and the new CV joint bolts.

Fig 4: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Tighten the bolts on the front driveshaft. Tightening specification -item 5- in 5.

Use the Counterhold Tool T10172A and Adapters T10172/5.

-- Tighten the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification, refer to Figure.

Fig 5: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Assemble the exhaust system align it without tension. Refer to ENGINES CPNA - EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION , ENGINES CTUB - EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION , ENGINES CEUA, CGTA, CTFA & CTGA - EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION , ENGINES CDRA - EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION or ENGINES CEJA & CTNA - EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .