A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (ART) (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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Tighten both plastic nuts of installation device -arrow A- again.
Centering drive shaft lengthwise
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Slide drive shaft with alignment fixture toward rear to stop.
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Mark location of intermediate bearing to assembly (arrow-A-)
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Slide driveshaft with alignment fixture toward front to stop.
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Mark location of intermediate bearing to assembly (arrow-Be)
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Center drive shaft (arrow C):
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Intermediate bearing must be centered between markings A and B.
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Tighten intermediate bearing in centered position to 25 Nm (arrow C).
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Remove mounting fixture.
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
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Install exhaust system free of stress.