Allroad Quattro V8-4.2L (BAS) (2004)
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Remove securing nuts (arrows) for intermediate bearing and remove driveshaft with alignment fixture.
Note: Only store and move driveshaft fully extended.
Installing drive shaft
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Note:
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For proper balance, the drive shaft flanges (arrow A) and the rear final drive (arrow B) must be installed so that the factory color markings or
markings which were made afterward are aligned.
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If a new drive shaft is installed and the factory color markings on the rear final drive flange is no longer visible, check radial run out at flange/drive
shaft and align color marking on drive shaft to new marking on flange.
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Replace gaskets on drive flanges (remove protective film and attach gasket to drive flanges).
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After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (Mick washer) Mat may be located between shim and bolt head
may not be reinstalled.
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After removing drive shaft, always remove any remaining locking fluid from thread bores in the transmission drive flanges and the rear final drive.
Otherwise there is a possibility that the new bolts may get jammed when installed and shear when removed.
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Cleaning can be performed with a thread cutter.
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Replace drive shaft bolts (self-locking).
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Adjust drive shaft after installing.
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Install exhaust system free of stress.
Tightening torques
Intermediate bearing to body ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Nm
Driveshaft to manual transmission .............................................................................................................................................................................. 55 Nm
Drive shaft to rear final drive ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Nm
Heat shield for driveshaft to cover for Torsen differential .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Nm
