Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Detaching and attaching propshaft at gearbox Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Counterhold tool -T10172- with adapters -T10172/5- t  High-temperature grease -G 000 633- Detaching propshaft t  Observe notes → Chapter. t  Repairs on the propshaft should be carried out on a two pillar hoist.   Note

The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged. –  Unfasten clamp(s) -arrows- and disconnect exhaust system. –  Tie front exhaust pipe(s) up to side of underbody.

–  If fitted, detach heat shield -A- from gearbox -arrows-.

–  Remove securing bolts from connection between propshaft and gearbox (counterhold using counterhold tool -T10172- with -T10172/5-). –  Secure propshaft to side of underbody. Attaching propshaft Perform installation in reverse sequence of removal. Note the following: t  Remove old, dried-out high-temperature grease from CV joint and flange for propshaft. Put in exactly the same quantity of fresh high-temperature grease -G 000 633-. t  Clean remaining locking fluid out of tapped holes in flange shaft on gearbox. The threads can be cleaned with a thread tap. Otherwise the securing bolts can shear off when they are screwed in. t  Always install new securing bolts for propshaft (self-locking bolts). –  Check gasket for propshaft on gearbox flange for damage (a damaged gasket must be renewed). –  Bring propshaft into position and fit bolts on CV joint.

–  Tighten bolts securing propshaft (front end). Tightening torque → Item l  Use counterhold tool -T10172- with adapters -T10172/5-.

–  If fitted, bolt heat shield -A- onto gearbox -arrows-. Tightening torque → Fig. –  Assemble exhaust system and align free of stress → Rep. Gr.26.