Touareg V8-4.2L (AXQ) (2006)
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Loosen the bolts - arrows B - for the center bearing at the bracket by approximately 2 turns.
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Unbolt center bearing bracket from body - arrows A -.
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Press off rear driveshaft - 1 - from rear final drive - 2 - and pivot it over the final drive flange.
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Carefully pull off rear driveshaft from centering pin of output flange/transfer case.
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Remove rear driveshaft.
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Set aside rear driveshaft with center bearing bracket facing upwards.
Installing
Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:
Always replace bolts for rear driveshaft.