Q7 Quattro V8-4.2L (BAR) (2008)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Front Driveshaft Assembly Overview
Front Driveshaft Assembly Overview
‹› General repair notes. Refer to => [ General Repair Information ] See: Rear Final Drive/Service and Repair/Procedures.
‹› Driveshaft CV joints may only be moved without force and only as far as their stops, which is a 10° angle.
‹› Repair work must not be performed on the driveshaft.
‹› If driveshaft is removed only from transfer case or from front final drive, the driveshaft must be tied up to the body or supported.
‹› Before removing driveshaft, mark position of CV joint to front final drive flange. Re-install in the same position otherwise imbalance will be
excessive, the bearings could be damaged causing rumbling noises.
‹› If droning noises occur when driving, remove front driveshaft from flange at front final drive, rotate one hole relative to flange and attach again.
‹› If droning sounds can still be heard, front driveshaft can be rotated from front final drive and rotated back in offset by one hole a total of 5 times.
1
Transfer Case
‹› Observe colored marking on propshaft flange
2
Front propshaft
‹› Removing and installing => [ Front Driveshaft ] See: Front Driveshaft
3
Front Final Drive