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Removing propshaft with non-detachable centre bearing (from 05.07 onwards) > < Removing and installing flexible coupling (rear)

A3 Mk2

Exploded view – propshaft with non-detachable centre bearing (from 05.07 onwards)
Exploded view – propshaft with non-detachable centre bearing (from 05.07 onwards)
The propshaft with non-detachable centre bearing was introduced as follows:
t  Audi TT (not TT RS) from vehicle identification number 8J-8-011 001►
t  Audi A3 (not RS 3) from model year 2008 onwards, vehicle identification number 8P-8-000 001►
  Note
t  No repairs can be performed on the propshaft.
t  The front propshaft tube cannot be separated from the rear propshaft tube.
   
1 - Gearbox with bevel box
2 - Bolt
q   50 Nm + 90°
q   Secures front flexible coupling to propshaft
q   Always renew
3 - Flexible coupling (front)
q   Installation position: open side of heat shield points towards gearbox
4 - Bolt
q   60 Nm
q   Secures flexible coupling to bevel box
5 - Propshaft
q   Cannot be separated at centre joint -arrow-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
6 - Bolt
q   25 Nm
7 - Centre bearing
q   Align so that components are free of stress
8 - Bolt
q   50 Nm + 90°
q   Secures rear flexible coupling to propshaft
q   Always renew
9 - Bolt
q   60 Nm
q   Secures flexible coupling to final drive
10 - Flexible coupling with vibration damper
q   Heat shield faces towards propshaft
11 - Rear final drive
q   Removing and installing → Chapter

   

Removing propshaft with non-detachable centre bearing (from 05.07 onwards) > < Removing and installing flexible coupling (rear)