A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission 01F
CAUTION:
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Do not bend driveshaft.
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Store and transport only with driveshaft fully extended.
NOTE:
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Refer to general repair instructions.
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No repair work-except removal, installation and adjusting operations-can be performed on the driveshaft assembly.
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Universal joints and bearings cannot be replaced with workshop tools.
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Front and rear sections of the driveshaft cannot be replaced separately because they would then have to be re-balanced, and this is not possible
with workshop tools and equipment. For this reason, only procedures for removing, installing and adjusting the driveshaft are described here.
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When dealing with malfunctions (noise, vibration) it is essential to check whether precisely adjusting the driveshaft will correct the problem before
replacing the driveshaft.
COMPONENT NOTES AND INFORMATION
1
Driveshaft
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Adjusting. See: Adjustments
2
Rear final drive
3
Self-locking screws
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Tighten to: 55 Nm (41 ft lb)
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Always replace
4
Shim
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Adjusting driveshaft. See: Adjustments
5
Hex bolt
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Tighten to: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
6
Self-locking screws
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Tighten to: 55 Nm (41 ft lb)
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Always replace
7
Backing plate
8
Gasket
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Always replace
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Remove protective film before use
9
Transmission driveshaft
PROCEDURE
WARNING Work on the driveshaft should be carried out only on a two-column lifting platform.
REMOVAL