S4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
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Remove combi-bolts - 2 - and cover.
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Remove bolts - 1 -.
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Raise trapezoidal control arm with hand until drive axle can be taken forward out of flange shaft/transmission.
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Press exhaust pipe downward slightly - arrow A - and slide driveshaft inward - arrow B - until it can be removed from wheel hub.
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Press exhaust pipe down again slightly and guide drive axle outward over cover plate.
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Remove drive axle downward - arrow A -.
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Ensure cover plate - arrow B - and body are not damaged.
Installing
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Replace bolts and self-locking nuts.
Installation is in reverse order of removal.
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Insert drive axle from below and slide into wheel hub up to stop.