Page 6 of 19
39-68
Driveshaft, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
Assembly appliance 3405
- Observe notes Page 39
-64
.
Removing
- If fitted, remove cross piece below exhaust
system.
- Remove rear section of exhaust system
(rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s)):
Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo
Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26
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39-73
Radial run-out at driveshaft flange and
marking, measuring
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
Universal dial gauge bracket VW 387
Lifting tackle 2024 A
Dial gauge
M10 x 85 bolt
Note:
The radial run-out must always be measured
when the drive flange housing is removed.
Remove old paint marking and make new
marking.
If a new driveshaft is being installed and the
marking on the drive flange of the rear final
drive is no longer visible, the point of maximum
radial run-out must be measured with a dial
gauge and marked with paint.
The paint marking on the driveshaft is then
brought into alignment with this paint marking
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39-75
Driveshaft, adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
Adjustments should be carried out with care, because a badly adjusted
driveshaft is often the cause of vibration and droning.
Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26
Assembly appliance 3405
- Observe notes Page 39
-64
.
- If fitted, remove cross-piece below exhaust system.
- Remove rear section of exhaust system (rearward of exhaust pipe
clamp(s)): - Remove heat shields above driveshaft.
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