Important Notes
Important notes
A distinction is made between two driveshafts:
^ Driveshaft made of steel
^ Driveshaft made of carbon fiber
Only carbon fiber driveshafts were installed up to November 1997.
Only steel driveshafts were installed from November 1997.
If the driveshaft is replaced, make sure a driveshaft with the same part number is installed. A carbon fiber driveshaft must not be replaced by a steel driveshaft and vice versa!
Specific notes for carbon fiber driveshafts:
WARNING:
Driveshaft made of carbon fiber
^ do not impact / do not hit
^ do not drop
If the surface is damaged, driveshaft must be replaced
Do not bend the driveshaft, maximum permissible bending angle is 25° Otherwise the universal joint may be damaged.
Only store and move driveshaft fully extended.
Notes for all driveshafts:
^ General repair notes.
^ Do not bend the driveshaft, maximum permissible bending angle is 25°. Otherwise the universal joint may be damaged.
^ Only store and move driveshaft fully extended.
^ No repair work can be performed on the driveshaft with the exception of removing and installing and adjustment work.
^ If the driveshaft is only detached at the transmission or from rear final drive, it must be tied up or supported at the constant velocity joints.
^ Before removing, mark position from joint to flange. Reinstall in identical position otherwise imbalance will be too high which could result in damage to the bearing or in vibration noises.
^ If there are complaints (noises, vibrations) it is essential to check whether correct adjustment of the driveshaft eliminates the symptoms before the driveshaft is replaced.
^ After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and bolt head may not be reinstalled.
1 - Rear final drive
2 - Gasket
^ Always replace
^ Remove protective film and attach self-locking side of gasket to drive flange.
^ Degrease drive flange
3 - Constant velocity joint
^ Maximum permissible bending angle 8
4 - Backing plate
5 - Socket head bolt - 55 Nm
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace
^ Always clean threaded holes for drive flange bolts (e.g. with thread cutter)
6 - Universal joint
^ Maximum permissible bending angle 25
7 - Adjustment shim
^ Determine thickness
8 - Hex-bolt - 23 Nm
9 - Center driveshaft bearing
10 - Driveshaft
11 - Socket head bolt - 55 Nm
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace
^ Always clean threaded holes for drive flange bolts (e.g. with thread cutter)
12 - Backing plate
13 - Constant velocity joint
^ Maximum permissible bending angle 8
14 - Gasket
^ Always replace
^ Remove protective film and attach self-locking side of gasket to drive flange.
^ Degrease drive flange
15 - Transmission