A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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When removing the drive shaft from the rear final drive, the balancing washer that may be located between the base plate and the bolt must not be
installed again.
1 - Final drive, rear
2 - Gasket
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Always replace
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Pull off protective film and stick self-adhesive side on drive flange
3 - CV joint
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Maximum permissible bending angle: 8°
4 - Base plate
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Mark before removal
5 - Bolt
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Self-locking
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Always replace
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
6 - Universal joint
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Maximum permissible bending angle: 25°
7 - Shims
8 - Bolt
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Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
9 - Drive shaft center bearing
10 - Drive shaft
11 - Bolt
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Self-locking
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Always replace
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Tightening to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
12 - Base plate
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Mark before removal
13 - CV joint
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Maximum permissible bending angle: 8°
14 - Gasket
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Always replace
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Pull off protective film and stick self adhesive side on drive flange
15 - Transmission