audi Workshop Repair Guides

Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Dismantling and assembling thrust tube - assembly overview > < Removing
Automatic Gearbox 01VFWD and 4WD
Removing and installing thrust tube
Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Notes:

  • ◆ It is essential that the locking fluid remaining in the threads in the flange shafts on the gearbox and rear final drive is cleaned out after removing the propshaft. Otherwise there is a danger that the new bolts will seize when they are screwed in and then shear if they have to removed later.
  • ◆ The threaded holes can be cleaned with a thread tap.
  • ◆ Replace gasket between propshaft and drive flange (remove protective sheet and bond gasket to flanged shaft). The adhesive surface must be free of grease.
  • ◆ Replace propshaft bolts (self-locking).
  • ‒ If there is a factory marking on the propshaft adjust the radial run-out on the propshaft flange and place the colour marking on the propshaft in line with the new marking on the flange.
  • ‒ Stress-free alignment of exhaust system:
    => corresponding Workshop Manual for Engine, Mechanical Components; Repair group 26; Removing and installing exhaust system
  • ‒ Top-up gear oil in rear final drive and check oil level .

Tightening torques

Component

Nm

Thrust tube to rear final drive

35

Propshaft to final drive
(input flange)

55

Front cross member for rear final drive to body

40

Front cross member for rear final drive with exhaust system bracket to body

23

Oil filler plug

35

Nuts for clamp

40

Dismantling and assembling thrust tube - assembly overview > < Removing