Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk3 > Power transmission | Rear final drive 0BC | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Exploded view - propshaft with bolted connection at gearbox end | Detaching and attaching propshaft at gearbox (version with bolted connection at gearbox end)

Detaching and attaching propshaft at gearbox (version with bolted connection at gearbox end)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Counterhold tool -T10172- with adapters -T10172/5-

t	High-temperature grease -G 000 633-

Detaching propshaft

t	Observe notes → Chapter.

t	Repairs on the propshaft should be carried out on a two pillar hoist.

Note

The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.

–	Unfasten clamps -1- and -2- and disconnect exhaust system.

–	Tie front exhaust pipe(s) up to side of underbody.

–	If fitted, detach heat shield -A- from gearbox -arrows-.

–	Remove securing bolts from connection between propshaft and gearbox (counterhold using counterhold tool -T10172- with -T10172/5-).

–	Secure propshaft to side of underbody.

Attaching propshaft

Perform installation in reverse sequence of removal. Note the following:

t	Remove old, dried-out high-temperature grease from CV joint and flange for propshaft. Put in exactly the same quantity of fresh high-temperature grease -G 000 633-.

t	Clean remaining locking fluid out of tapped holes in flange shaft on gearbox. The threads can be cleaned with a thread tap. Otherwise the securing bolts can shear off when they are screwed in.

t	Always install new securing bolts for propshaft (self-locking bolts).

–	Check gasket for propshaft on gearbox flange for damage (a damaged gasket must be renewed).

–	Bring propshaft into position and fit new bolts on CV joint.

–	Tighten bolts securing propshaft (front end). Tightening torque → Item

l	Use counterhold tool -T10172- with adapters -T10172/5-.

–	If fitted, bolt heat shield -A- onto gearbox -arrows-. Tightening torque → Fig.

–	Assemble exhaust system and align free of stress → Rep. gr.26.

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