S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
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A second technician is required for removing the rear section of the exhaust system.
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Unbolt heat shield for driveshaft - arrows - -
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Remove heat shield - 1 - for exhaust system below selector mechanism - arrows -.
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Unscrew bolts at transmission/driveshaft flange.
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Push driveshaft - 2 - together towards rear final drive. The constant velocity joints can be moved axially.
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Tie driveshaft - 1 - up to one side onto heat shield - arrow -.
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Remove universal mounting V.A.G1359/2 from engine and transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and place a wooden block arrow - on the lifting
column in its place.
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Support rear cross member with engine and transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
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First unscrew bolts - 1 - and - 2 -, then bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.