A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (ART) (2000)
Fig. 13 Installing driveshaft flange on pinion
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Install flange carefully using 3143 driving sleeve until pinion nut can be installed.
Fig. 14 Tightening pinion nut and adjusting tightening torque
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Install two M 8 x 30 hex bolts.
B - Deep socket insert, 36 mm AF
CAUTION: The final drive must be supported (e.g. with VAG 1383A), when the pinion nut is tightened Otherwise, the threaded holes in the
housing can be damaged
Note: Increase the tightening torque slowly while reading the turning torque several times. If the specified turning torque is exceeded, the spacer
sleeve must be replaced and the adjustment repeated. A spacer sleeve that has been compressed too much one time cannot be used again.
Fig. 15 Measuring turning torque
A -Torque gauge, standard commercial; 0 - 600 Nm (0 - 53 inch lbs.)
B -Socket (36 mm)
Turning torque specifications
Note: Use 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch adapter if necessary.