A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
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Support driveshaft and alignment fixture and remove center bearing mounting bolts from body.
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Remove driveshaft and alignment fixture.
CAUTION! Driveshaft must be extended for transporting.
Installation
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Notes:
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Any locking compound residue must be cleaned from the threads in the transmission and rear final drive flanged shafts after disassembling the
driveshaft. If not, there is a risk of the bolts seizing when being threaded in and shearing off when removed. The threads can be cleaned with a
tap.
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Always install new self-locking bolts.
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When installing driveshaft, make sure that marking point on driveshaft flange -A- and final drive flange -B- are aligned.
Installation position of crossmember below driveshaft
Note: The stepped side (arrow) faces toward the left.
Tightening Torques
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Driveshaft to transmission: 55 Nm (41 ft lb)
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Driveshaft to rear final drive 55 Nm (41 ft lb)
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Center bearing to body 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
WARNING!
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Screws and bolts are self-locking.
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Always replace self-locking fasteners.