Front Flexible Disc, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A two-column workshop hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.
- Label 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 bend the driveshaft, only store and move 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.
-- Before removing, see if there is a marking (color dot) on the flexible disc and on the flange/final drive as well as on the flange/driveshaft -arrows-. If not, mark the installed position of the flexible disc -arrows-.
-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Lay the driveshaft down fully extended.
The following illustration shows it installed.
-- Use the Adapter:T10172/5- -1- and the Counterhold Tool:T10172 -2- to loosen and tighten.
Remove the front flexible disc from the driveshaft -arrows-.