A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
CAUTION!
Do not let the drive axle hang down. The inner joint could be damaged if it is bent too far.
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Pull the drive axle out of the splines and remove it.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
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Replace gasket - 1 - on the transmission pins.
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First install the drive axle on the transmission side.
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Tighten hex flange bolts - 1 - to 20 Nm.
Tightening Specifications, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Bearing Unit Assembly Overview ] See: Wheel Bearing/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Wheel Bearing Housing and Bearing Unit Assembly Overview and to => [ Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer,
Transverse Link, Bracket and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview ] See: Body and Frame/Frame/Subframe/Front Subframe/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer, Transverse Link, Bracket and Level Control System Sensor Assembly
Overview.
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Tighten drive axle hex combi bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Combination Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Drive Axle Hex Combination Bolt, Loosening and Tightening.
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Tighten drive axle twelve-point bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening.
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On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control, perform a headlamp basic setting.