Driveshaft, Removing From Rear Final Drive And Installing: Notes

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Special Tools and workshop equipment required

Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapters T10172/5
Adapter T10172/5 (M8 bolts)
Adapter T10172/6 (M10 bolts)
High temperature grease G 000 633

See notes, refer to DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION-SIDE OVERVIEW .
Working on the driveshaft should only be performed with the vehicle on a two-column shop hoist.