S6 V8-4.2L (BBD) (2004)
Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair
Radial Play at Flange/Driveshaft, Measuring and Marking
5 SPD. A/T 01L AWD
Radial play at flange/driveshaft, measuring and marking
Special tools and equipment
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VW387 Dial gauge holder
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Dial gauge
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Bolt M1Ox85
Note:
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Radial run-out must always be measured if the flange drive shaft at rear final drive was removed. Make new color marking and remove old
color marking.
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If a new drive shaft is installed and the color marking on the drive flange of the rear final drive is no longer visible, location of largest radial
run-out must be determined and marked with a color marking.
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Align this colored dot with colored dot on drive shaft.
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Radial run-out can also be measured with the rear final drive installed, however the drive shaft must be disconnected from the rear final drive,
notes.
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Attach VVV387 dial gauge holder with dial indicator to connection between crossmember and final drive.
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Set dial indicator onto ground diameter -arrow- in drive shaft flange (arrow) and set to "0" with 1 mm preload.
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Turn differential gear via both rear wheels (left and right flanges) at same time in one direction until drive flange/driveshaft flange has made one
complete revolution.
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Mark largest radial run-out on outer edge of flange with colored marking (equivalent to largest distance from turning axis).
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Remove old marking on drive shaft flange.
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Install drive shaft.