S6 Wagon L5-2226cc 2.22L DOHC Turbo (AAN) (1995)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Front Axle Shaft Removal & Installation
Drive axle, removing and installing
1. Transmission
2. Gasket
For vehicles with manual transmission
Always replace, remove protective backing and install on CV joint
3. Drive axle
For vehicles with manual transmission
Repairing - See: Front Axle Shaft Assembly/Disassembly
Note different length for left and right sides, depending on transmission type
Different CV joints depending on engine and/or transmission type
CAUTION! Before moving a car from which the drive axle has been removed, first install an outer joint in place of the drive axle ---
otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged
4. Plate
5. Bolt
M8: 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
M10: 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
6. Bolt 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
7. Axle shaft with inner tripod joint
Variation of drive axle -3- for vehicles with automatic transmission
Repairing - See: Front Axle Shaft Assembly/Disassembly
8. Suspension strut
9. Bolt/washer assembly
Always replace
Tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft lb) plus additional 1/4-turn (90°)
Loosen and tighten only with vehicle standing on its wheels
Removing
- Remove wheel cover.