Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing drive shaft Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1576- Removing –  Slacken bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub → Chapter. –  Remove wheel.

–  Unscrew nuts -1- and detach cover -2-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- from flange shaft on gearbox. –  Take out drive shaft.

Applies to vehicles with subframe shield: Perform the following steps if there is not enough clearance to take out the drive shaft. –  Remove bolts -arrows- and place subframe shield -1- to one side. –  Detach bracket for brake hose and ABS wiring from wheel bearing housing.

–  Separate bolt connection -1- and pull out both upper links -2- upwards. Do not attempt to enlarge slots in wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar. –  Swing wheel bearing housing away to the side, and at the same time pull end of drive shaft out of wheel hub. –  Take out drive shaft.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Note the following points: –  Fit both joint pins of upper links -2- into wheel bearing housing and insert bolt -1-.   Note Press down upper links as far as possible while tightening nut. –  Tighten bolt connection -1- to specified torque. Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit“ Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of subframe, cross brace, anti-roll bar, coupling rod, subframe shield“ –  Tightening torque for securing drive shaft to flange shaft on gearbox → Chapter. –  Fit wheel. –  Secure wheel → Wheels and tyres; Rep. gr.44. –  Tighten bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub → Chapter.