What kind of driveshaft does VW Touareg use?
Volkswagen Touareg 2005, OE Solutions™ Driveshaft by Dorman®. A highly cost-effective, innovative repair solution, Dorman’s Driveshaft Assembly is engineered with a serviceable universal joint. When the u-joint fails, as is common…
How to remove flex disk from Volkswagen Touareg?
Begin by loosening the six 16mm bolts; this will give you more room to move the shaft when accessing the rear hardware. Use two 18mm wrenches or a wrench and socket and remove the hardware that connects the flex disk to the transfer case output shaft.
How do you remove the prophaft from a club Touareg?
Remove rear section of exhaust. Loosen and remove all 6 bolts on the rubber donut. Loosen the centre carrier bearing support. Support the rear subframe with a jack. Propshaft will come out. Click to expand…
Can you change center bearing on Volkswagen Touareg?
While it is possible to just change out the center bearing support, unless you are using an aftermarket support (that does not require you to remove the driveshaft for installation), there is a good chance you will do some damage to the shaft removing it and end up needing a new shaft.
Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Touareg?
Rear center drive shaft from gearbox to differential, middle bearing fails. Volkswagen only supplies new shafts for $1,400 no bearings or exchange. This happens to a lot of Touaregs according the clubtouareg forum. This is a premature design failure of this car.
When did Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L come out?
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L 2005, Driveshaft Center Support Bearing by Meyle®. This restoration grade driveshaft component is a superior replacement for your factory part. Designed to fit and function the same as the OE, this top-notch… Volkswagen Touareg Models Built in China 2005, Driveshaft Flange Kit by Vaico®.
How much does a VW touregs V6 cost?
Vw genuine parts cost $1095 on the drive shaft and $270 for the coupler; labor is set to 3 hours. Searched the internet and is indeed a common problem for vw touregs v6/v8 and also cayennes. I hope vw makes this a recall as it makes an uncomfortable ride and could be a safety issue if not replaced in time.
Why do I need center bearing support on my Touareg?
The driveshaft center bearing support is used to dampen vibration and lateral movement of the driveshaft as it spins. Unfortunately, this engineering has led to problems with the center bearing support in the Touareg which are well known.