A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2006)
Disconnect driveshaft from rear final drive and tie up - arrow -
Driveshaft, securing to rear final drive
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to these items:
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Remove old, dried-out high-temperature grease from constant velocity joints and driveshaft flanges. Put in exactly the same quantity of fresh
high-temperature grease G 000633.
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The threads in the flange shaft rear final drive must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Cleaning can be performed with a thread tap. Otherwise,
the securing bolts can shear while screwing in.
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After removal of the drive shaft from the rear final drive, do not reinstall additional balance washer (thicker washer) that may be between washer
and bolt head.
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Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).
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Replace the gasket for driveshaft at flange for rear final drive. Clean sealing surface and glue on new gasket.
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Make sure that the markings on the driveshaft flange - arrow A - and the rear final drive - arrow B are aligned.
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Install driveshaft and fit bolts for constant velocity joints.
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Screw hex bolt M10 x10010.9 - 3 - into rear final drive.
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Tighten bolts - 1 - on driveshaft to specified torque. (Counterhold with lever - 2 -.)
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Install rear section of exhaust system.