Driveshaft Through 06.07

Driveshaft

• Beginning 07.07 a one piece driveshaft, which can no longer be separated in the center, is being installed. Refer to => [ Driveshaft ] Driveshaft Through 06.07.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Engine and transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with universal transmission adapter (V.A.G 1359/2)

Removing

• A twin post hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.

• Before removing, mark the positions of all parts in relation to each other. Reinstall in the same position otherwise imbalance will be excessive, the bearings could be damaged causing rumbling noises.

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

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove the tunnel bridge and disconnect the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve. Refer to - arrows -.





- Detach rear muffler on retaining loops and remove rear part of exhaust system.

- Remove the front exhaust pipe.

- Remove the heat shield - arrows - below the driveshaft.





- Support the driveshaft in the area of the rear driveshaft tube with the engine and transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) and a block of wood - A -.

- Secure the driveshaft against falling down with a strap from the universal transmission support (V.A.G 1359/2).

- Mark the position of the driveshaft flexible disc to the bevel box output flange.





- Remove the driveshaft flexible disc bolts from the bevel box output flange.

- Remove the pendulum support bolts - 2 - and - 3 - at the transmission.





• After loosening the pendulum support bolts, the engine/transmission assembly swings forward slightly (toward front end). Make sure not to damage the seal - arrow - in the flange of the driveshaft when removing and installing.





- Check whether there is a marking (colored dot) on the driveshaft flexible disc and rear final drive flange - arrows -. If not, mark the position of the driveshaft flexible disc and flange - arrows -.





- Remove the driveshaft flexible disc bolts - arrows - from the rear final drive.





Before continuing with removal, have a second technician secure the front driveshaft tube.

- Remove the driveshaft intermediate bearing bolts- arrows - from the vehicle.





- Guide the driveshaft forward toward the front end. Press the engine transmission assembly forward slightly if necessary.

- Then remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive flange.

- Then remove the driveshaft from the bevel box output flange.

• Do not tilt the driveshaft when removing it, remove it horizontally from the centering pins. Seal/centering sleeve - arrow - must not be damaged, otherwise driveshaft must be replaced.





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

Installing

Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:

• Sealing rings in driveshaft flanges - arrow - must not be damaged when removing and installing.





• Replace driveshaft if damaged.

• Do not tilt the front and rear driveshaft tubes. Slide them horizontally onto each centering pin.

• Install all driveshaft parts marked in relation to each other in same position when reinstalling.

Flexible disc installation position:

• Each of the three protruding sleeves on the rear final drive flange and the bevel box output flange engage in the driveshaft flexible disc mounting holes.

- Install the driveshaft to the rear final drive flange and the bevel box output flange so the markings - arrows - are aligned.





Note Location of Various Collar Bolts









Install the Intermediate Bearing without Tension

- Align the intermediate bearing in its elongated holes so the driveshaft or bearing are not under stress.

- Tighten the intermediate bearing, after tightening driveshaft.

Install the pendulum support on the transmission with new bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.





- Install the exhaust system and align it without tension.

- Install noise insulation.

• If droning noises are audible while driving, do the following:

• Remove balance nut and balance washer - arrows -.





• Then, if necessary, remove driveshaft with flexible disc from the rear final drive flange and rotate one hole and reinstall.

• If droning noises are still heard, driveshaft must be bolted on again, offset by one more hole.

Tightening Specifications