Use the Search Eddie...
there are plenty of threads here on changing the centre bearing support.

the drive shaft does not need to come out...

 

Thanks Ragman,

Yes I have watched those on the "split" bearing.
I would like to change the bearing with the original style and not the split one. What I'm looking for is how the CV comes off the driveshaft. I understand there is a lock ring behind the CV and wanted more specifics as to how it's on there and how to take it off (CV that is) and put it back on...ie. Lock rings etc. the bearing part isn't a problem, just the CV without loosing or damaging the ball bearings.

thanks

Ed

 

well this could help?

I bought a complete recon shaft for <$700

 

As above, Search. There are photos and how-to's on here and www.mytreg.com.

 

There has been mention of a member who repaired the blown driveshaft center support with 1/2" hydraulic hose.
Any pictures of this?

 

Yes.

 

EPS European Parts Solution sells a rebuilt and balanced complete until for $399 plus a core charge so there will be some shipping expense. I just ordered their split bearing and will have it tomorrow. Guessing overnight on a complete unit would be quite pricey.
They are in Florida.
EPS | European Parts Solution

 

Thanks a lot Ragman!!

That helped a lot!

Ed

 

Thanks Hookadonsv10!

I ended up finding an exchange rebuild for $350 (Canadian) so I'm okay with that.
Back up and running tonight!

 

See post #244.

Even better, it is one single piece of 18mm hose and some zipties on a V10 which has done a lot of miles - much to my, now freely admitted, surprise!!

Every T1/T2 owner should have a piece of hose and the ties in his toolkit, even if only to be used as a get-you-home.

http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f67/drive-shaft-bearing-failure-49135-25.html

 

So after getting a vibration under acceleration I suspected my driveshaft's center bearing support had passed on.
Sure enough:

 

Since I haven't figured out how to attach more than on photo at a time in the CT app here's the second part of that post.
I removed what was left of the diaphragm. The bearing still spun smoothly and quietly.
I then contacted my local FLAPS (NAPA in my case) and they had some 18mm (OD) Gates 5000psi hydraulic hose that filled the gap tightly and since it was in there scrap pile, it was free!
Using angle grinder fitted with a cutting disk, I cut it into 1 inch sections. The sections were slightly large (outer diameter, and you want this) to fit in without squishing them slightly with a pair pliers. I inserted eight of them across from each other, evenly spacing them out around the bearing, and secured them with zip ties.
They are tightly fit in around the bearing and securely hold it in place.


Reassembled, eyeballing that the shaft and bearing assembly were centered and positioned correctly.

Smooth driving is back and even under hard acceleration there is NO vibration.

 

haha, nice job.

 

W hen you insert the hose pieces like that you should have a continuous row of them with no gaps at all. And please fit all the zip ties the same way for neatness!!

 

Haha! I was wondering whose OCD I would trigger!
I was going for uniformity on the spacing and they were enough of a pain to fit that many in.
I have more hose though in case that is required.

 

Really need red zip ties. That adds 3 HP to your driveshaft and then is multiplied by the gear ratio in your differentials.

 

^^^^this^^^^

 

And please fit all the zip ties the same way for neatness!!

I guess NoobyT had all the triplesquare heads aligned with magnetic north.

 

Doesn't everyone? lol

If you want to really add 'class to your home driveshaft fix just alternate colors of pieces of hose! Green and red go well together. Future owners will really appreciate it!

 

From what I read on the Porsche Cayenne's this is very reliable setup using zipties and hoses

 

Who needs a hydraulic hose / zip tie set up...too prepared. Somebody needs to take the time to learn to perfect a Duct Tape and chicken wire fix, that could be the ultimate MacGyver / ******* setup.