A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2008)
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Counterhold driveshaft using a suitable lever - 2 - and loosen bolts - 1 - at front and rear.
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Unscrew three upper securing bolts on each driveshaft constant velocity joint.
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Attach assembly appliance and tighten plastic nuts.
‹› Never install assembly appliance onto balance plates.
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Remove three remaining bolts from front and rear constant velocity joints.
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Push back constant velocity joints on driveshaft as far as they will go.
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Unscrew securing bolts for center bearing and remove driveshaft together with assembly appliance.
‹› Always transport and store the drive shaft in the extended position.
Installing
Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:
‹› To prevent imbalance, the flanges on the drive shaft - arrow A - and on the rear final drive - arrow B - must be installed so that the factory
markings (or the markings made on removal) are in alignment.