Removing propshaft: VW Golf VI (BWS, CBRA, CDLC, CDLF, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

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• Loosen, but do not remove, front and rear propshaft bolts.
• Counterhold at rear final drive with counterhold T10172 when loosening 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.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 5 workshop diagrams for BWS

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.
2. Disconnect exhaust system at clamp (arrows) and remove rear part of exhaust system 26Exhaust system; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system.
3. Raise front part of exhaust system and tie to underbody.
4. Removing cross member.
5. Support propshaft with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A (use, for example, a block of wood (A)).

6. Unbolt heat shield and the attached intermediate bearing of propshaft (arrows).
7. After removing heat shield, bolt on intermediate bearing (arrows) again for further removal of propshaft.
8. Loosen, but do not remove, front and rear propshaft bolts.
9. Counterhold at rear final drive with counterhold T10172 when loosening propshaft.
10. If there are no markings (arrows), mark position of propshaft relative to final drive flange.
11. Also mark position of propshaft relative to bevel box flange.
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 prop shaft from bevel box and rear final drive.
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 avoid damaging the protective boot in the centre bearing, remove, store and install the propshaft with the joint as straight as possible. — Unbolt intermediate bearing and remove propshaft to rear, keeping the joint as straight as possible.

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