Cc, TIGUAN And Golf R Components: Driveshaft

NOTE:

Perform work on the driveshaft on a twin post hoist if possible.

Mark the position of all the parts to each other before removing them. Install in the same position otherwise the imbalance will be excessive and the bearings could get damaged causing rumbling noises.

Do not kink the driveshaft, only store and move it when fully extended.

Do not allow the driveshaft to "hang down" during removal. Always support it.

Always remove or install the driveshaft horizontally with respect to the drive flange.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332
Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Counterhold Tool T10172

Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the pendulum support bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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-- Press the "engine and transmission" forward and secure the position with a suitable piece of wood -A-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine And Transmission Pressed Forward And Secured With A Wood Block

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-- Support the front part of the exhaust system using the engine-/gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A.

-- Disconnect the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -arrows- and remove the rear exhaust system. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Description and Operation .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Double Clamp

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-- Remove the tunnel brace.

-- Loosen the intermediate bearing bolts -arrows- 2 turns.

Fig 4: Locating Center Bracket Screws

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-- Loosen but do not remove the front and rear driveshaft flexible disc bolts.

-- Counter hold the rear final drive to loosen and tighten the bolts.

Fig 5: Counterholding Rear Final Drive To Loosen/Tighten Rear Flexible Disc Bolts

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So that noises due to imbalance do not occur later:

-- If no marks -arrows- are present, mark the position of the driveshaft flexible disc with respect to the input flange on the rear final drive.

Fig 6: Aligning Markings On Driveshaft At Flange Of Haldex Clutch

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-- Also mark the position of the driveshaft with respect to the output flange on the bevel box.

-- Remove the driveshaft flexible disc from the rear final drive and lower it onto the engine-/gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A.

-- When removing and installing the driveshaft, be careful not to damage the seal -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying Driveshaft Flange Shaft Seal

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NOTE:

Two technicians are needed to remove the driveshaft.

-- Unbolt the driveshaft from the bevel box.

WARNING:

To prevent damaging the protective boot in the center bearing, remove and install the driveshaft in its fully extended position; likewise, store it in this position.

-- Unbolt the center bearing and if possible, remove it to the rear in its fully extended length.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install all parts marked to each other in original positions.

-- Tighten the driveshaft flexible disc bolts. Tightening specifications, refer to DRIVESHAFT OVERVIEW .

-- Secure the pendulum support with new bolts. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to Specifications .

Fig 8: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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-- Install the exhaust system. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Description and Operation .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install the tunnel brace. Refer to "Crossbrace" in Description and Operation .