S4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Radial Runabout at Driveshaft Flange and Marking, Measuring
Radial runabout at driveshaft flange and marking, measuring
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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Universal dial gauge bracket VW 387
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Lifting tackle 2024 A
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Dial gauge
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M10 x 85 bolt
Note:
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The radial run-out must always be measured when the drive flange housing is removed. Remove old paint marking and make new marking.
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If a new driveshaft is being installed and the marking on the drive flange of the rear final drive is no longer visible, the point of maximum
radial run-out must be measured with a dial gauge and marked with paint.
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The paint marking on the driveshaft is then brought into alignment with this paint marking, Refer to Driveshaft, Removing and Installing.
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The radial run-out can be measured when the rear final drive is installed, but the driveshaft must be disconnected at the rear final drive.
Observe notes, Refer to Driveshaft, Servicing
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Remove bolt on front left of rear final drive support.
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Remove bar from lifting appliance 2024 A and secure it to free hole with an M10 x 85 mm bolt -2-. Use approximately 5 M12 nuts -1- as spacers.
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Secure dial gauge bracket VW 387 to the bar when it is secured in position.
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Position dial gauge on ground circumference in driveshaft flange (arrow) and set to zero with a preload of 1 mm.
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Turn differential via both rear wheels (left and right drive flanges) until flange on rear final drive completes one rotation.
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Make a paint marking at point of greatest radial run-out on outside of flange (, Refer to greatest distance from axis of rotation).
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Remove old marks on driveshaft flange.
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Install driveshaft, Refer to Driveshaft, Removing and Installing