Transmission Flange Installed on Transmission Side

Transmission Flange Installed on Transmission Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 (T10172) with Adapters (T10172/5)

• High temperature grease (G 000 633)

Removing Driveshaft

• Note the instructions, refer to => [ Driveshaft, Bolts On Transmission Side Overview ] Driveshaft, Bolts On Transmission Side Overview.

• A twin-pillar lifting platform should be used when working on the driveshaft.

• Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe by more than 10° or it will be damaged.






- Loosen the clamping sleeves - 1 and 2 - disconnect the exhaust system.

- Tie the exhaust pipe(s) to the underbody.

- Remove the heat shield - A - from the transmission- arrows -, if applicable.






- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counter holding them with the (T10172) and (T10172/5).






- Secure the driveshaft to the underbody.

Installing Driveshaft

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

• Remove the old, dry high-temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of new high temperature grease (G 000 633).

• The threads in the flange shaft on the transmission must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Use a thread tap to clean the threads. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.

• Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).

- Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage and replace if damaged.

- Install driveshaft and the new CV joint bolts.

- Tighten the bolts on the front driveshaft. Tightening specification - item 5 - => [ (Item 5) Bolt ] Driveshaft, Bolts On Transmission Side Overview.






• Use the (T10172) with the (T10172/5) to do this.

- Tighten the heat shield - A - to the transmission - arrows -. Tightening specification, refer to => [ Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification ] Driveshaft, Bolts On Transmission Side Overview.






- Install the exhaust system and align it without tension.