A4 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Drive Axles, Removing and Installing
Drive axles, removing and installing
Removing
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Pry hub cap off disc wheel; if necessary pull off using suction cup -3208-.
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Loosen collared bolt -arrow- only 90°, otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.
WARNING!: Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when loosening and tightening collared bolt.
-Danger of accident-
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Remove wheel.
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Secure brake disc with wheel bolt.
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Unscrew collared bolt.
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Remove coil spring.
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Unscrew shield -2-.
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Unscrew drive axle from flange shaft/transmission -1-.
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Lift trapezoidal link by hand until drive axle can be pulled forward and out of flange shaft/transmission.