A8L Quattro Sedan W12-6.0L (BSB) (2005)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Removal and Replacement
Drive Shaft, Removing From Rear Final Drive and Installing
Drive Shaft, Removing from Rear Final Drive and Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Counterhold Tool (T10172) with Adapters (T10172/5)
‹› High Temperature Grease (G 000 633)
Drive Shaft, Removing from Rear Final Drive
‹› Refer to notes, refer to => [ Drive Shaft Assembly Overview ] See: Drive Shaft Assembly Overview.
‹› A twin pillar vehicle hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.
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Release clamps - 1 - and - 2 - and remove rear section of exhaust system.
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Check whether there is a marking (colored marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive.
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If this marking is not present, then mark in color the position of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B -.
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Remove the mounting bolts - 1 - (quantity: 6) on the rear CV joint.