Cayenne S (9PA) V8-4.5L (2003)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing Rear Cardan Shaft
Removing and installing rear cardan shaft
Preliminary work for rear cardan shaft
Preliminary work - rear cardan shaft
1. Remove exhaust system after catalytic converter.
Removing rear cardan shaft
Notice
Incorrect handling of cardan shaft
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Risk of damage to the cardan shaft
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Risk of damage to the center bearing
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Humming noises caused by defective center bearing
-> When one of the two flanges on the cardan shaft has been released, relieve the tension on the center bearing.
-> Do not leave cardan shaft hanging. Always screw in all three fastening points for transfer gear, center bearing and rear final drive.
-> Follow the recommended procedures during installation, otherwise the position of the cardan shaft in its original place is no longer guaranteed.
Information
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The colour marking, match point -arrow-, on the cardan shaft and on the flange of the rear final drive must be aligned. This will neutralize the
residual imbalance of the components.