Driveshaft Mounted On Transmission-Side Overview

• Observe general repair notes, refer to the appropriate service information.
• The attached driveshaft can only be removed from the transmission if it is removed completely.
• The driveshaft cannot be repaired. They can only be removed, installed and adjusted.
• Always store and transport the driveshaft fully extended only.
• The driveshaft can be bent at the center joint without using force. A hard bending to the stop may cause damage to the center joint or dust boot.
• If the driveshaft is only detached from the rear final drive, it should be tied up or supported at the shaft end. If necessary, it is permitted to bend the driveshaft at the center joint without using force.
• Use the socket wrench T10172 with the adapters T10172/5 (M8 bolts) or T10172/6 (M10 bolts) to loosen or tighten the driveshaft bolts.
• Always hold the driveshaft horizontal when installing it or removing it from the transmission output shaft.
• Follow the tightening sequence for attaching the driveshaft bolts to the rear final drive. Refer to Fig 2.

If there are complaints (noise, vibration), do the following before replacing the driveshaft:

• Make sure the center bearing is free of tension.
• Remove the driveshaft bolts on the rear final drive. Tighten the driveshaft following the tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2.

Fig 1: Driveshaft Mounted On Transmission-Side Overview

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1. Transmission
2. Hose Clamp
   • Replace
3. Driveshaft
   • Removing and installing, refer to AUDI A4 AND AUDI A5 
   • Removing from the rear final drive and installing, refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE AND INSTALLING 
4. Backing Plate
5. Bolt
   • Final drive 0BF
   • Replace
   • M8 x 45
   • Self-locking
   • Threaded holes in flange shaft at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes.
   • Tightening specification and sequence, refer to Fig 2
     • Final drive 0BE (only A8 with a V8 TDI engine)
   • Replace
   • M10 x 45 x 1
   • Tightening specification and sequence, refer to Fig 2
6. Gasket
   • Replace a damaged (bent) gasket.
   • A seal that has a rubber layer peeling off, must be replaced
   • Remove any grease still on the flange and install the gasket.
   • Sides having different color does not influence the installation.
7. Rear Final Drive

   Removing and installing, refer to AUDI A4 AND AUDI A5 

8. Center Bearing
9. Bolt
   • 20 Nm

Fig 2: Counterholding Using Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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• Always replace the driveshaft bolts -1-.
• Counterhold using the counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 and adapters T10172/5 (M8 bolts) or T10172/6 (M10 bolts).

-- Tighten the bolts -1- in 3 steps as follows:

Fig 3: Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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