Removing and installing propshaft, Sharan 2016 ► — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014), VW CC (358, 2012–2017), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020), VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–), VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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• Loosen, but do not remove, front and rear propshaft bolts.
• Counterhold at rear final drive when loosening or tightening propshaft.
• If there are no markings (arrows), mark position of propshaft relative to final drive flange.
• Also mark position of propshaft relative to bevel box flange.
• A second mechanic is required for the further removal of the propshaft.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. Remove front exhaust pipe 4-cyl. common rail (2.0 l, 4V, turbocharger)26Exhaust pipes, silencers; Removing and installing front exhaust pipe.
3. Remove fuel tank Fuel supply, accelerator mechanism20Parts of fuel supply system.
4. Remove heat shield for centre tunnel beneath centre propshaft bearing General body repairs, exterior66Underbody cladding; Assembly overview - underbody cladding.
5. Loosen bolts (arrows) for front centre propshaft bearing.

6. Remove 2 bolts. 2 bolts (arrows) remain fitted for the present.
7. Loosen, but do not remove, front and rear propshaft bolts.
8. Counterhold at rear final drive when loosening or tightening propshaft.
9. If there are no markings (arrows), mark position of propshaft relative to final drive flange.
10. Also mark position of propshaft relative to bevel box flange.
11. Unbolt propshaft from bevel box.
12. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) of pendulum support.
13. Press »engine and gearbox« forwards and secure in this position with an appropriate piece of wood (A).
14. Unbolt propshaft from rear final drive and rest it on engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
15. When pulling off or pushing on propshaft, always ensure that sleeve (arrow) is not damaged. [Note: A second mechanic is required for the further removal of the propshaft.]
16. ⚠ To prevent damage to the protective boots in the centre propshaft bearings, hold the joint as straight as possible when removing, storing or installing the propshaft. — Unbolt rear centre propshaft bearing (arrows), remove the two remaining bolts of the front centre propshaft bearing and then remove propshaft, keeping it as straight as possible.
17. Install all parts which were marked in relation to each other in their original positions.
18. Tighten propshaft bolts. Specified torques
19. Bolt on pendulum support using »new« bolts. Torque settings Running gear, axles, steering40.
20. Install front exhaust pipe 4-cyl. common rail (2.0 l, 4V, turbocharger)26Exhaust pipes, silencers; Removing and installing front exhaust pipe.
21. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.

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