Removing and installing rear flange shaft: VW Phaeton

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

• Opens: gearbox oil

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• When levering off the flange shaft, be sure not to damage the collar on the gearbox housing.

📋 Procedure

1. Partially remove front exhaust system 26.
2. If necessary, remove rear part of exhaust system 26.
3. Unbolt heat shield (A) for propshaft (arrows).
4. Unbolt propshaft from transfer box Propshaft and rear final drive39Propshaft and rear final drive 01R; Removing and installing propshaft.
5. Push together propshaft and rear final drive; constant velocity joints are axially shiftable.

6. Suspend or support propshaft.
7. Drain gear oil from transfer box .
8. To unscrew flange shaft bolt, screw 2 bolts into flange whilst counterholding flange shaft with an assembly lever.
9. Pull out flange shaft by gripping it on screwed-in bolts. If necessary, release it by means of two assembly levers. [Note: When levering off the flange shaft, be sure not to damage the collar on the gearbox housing.]
10. Tighten bolts of rear flange shaft.
11. Bolt propshaft to transfer box and install heat shield Propshaft and rear final drive39Propshaft and rear final drive 01R; Removing and installing propshaft.
12. Install exhaust system and align it free of tension 26.
13. Replenish gear oil in transfer box .

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