A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
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Insert determined adjustment shim -1- and swing bracket for intermediate bearing -2 to other side.
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Place second adjustment shim -4- onto stud -3-.
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Now tighten both plastic nuts of installation device -arrow A- again.
Aligning driveshaft longitudinally
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Using assembly appliance, push driveshaft toward the rear as far as it will go.
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Mark position of center bearing in relation to body (arrow -A-).
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Using assembly appliance, push driveshaft toward the front as far as it will go.
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Mark position of center bearing in relation to body (arrow -B-).
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Align driveshaft-arrow C-.
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The center bearing must be aligned centrally between markings-A- and -B-.
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Bolt on center bearing in center position (arrow -C-), tighten to 25 Nm.
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Take off assembly appliance.
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence - note the following points:
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Align exhaust system so it is free of stress