Dismantling and assembling propshaft with detachable centre bearing (up to 05.07), Audi A3, TT — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

• Special tools named: puller

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• Tighten tensionerV.A.G 40-204A firmly; propshaft must not move out of position in tensioner40 - 204 A, as this will cause paint damage.
• The rubber guide of the centre bearing must be cut and the metal cover removed.

📋 Procedure

1. Press on carefully.
2. Tighten tensionerV.A.G 40-204A firmly; propshaft must not move out of position in tensioner40 - 204 A, as this will cause paint damage.
3. If necessary, repair paint damage as follows: remove grease residue with nitro thinnerL 001 600. Apply 2-component acrylic paintALN 769 041 with hardenerALZ 009 001.
4. Secure support plate T10108/1 to flexible coupling of propshaft tube.
5. To do so, fit nuts (B) onto bolts (A) between support plate T10108/1 and flexible coupling.

6. The rubber guide of the centre bearing must be cut and the metal cover removed.
7. Tighten splitter(A) with straight side of jaws behind centre bearing.
8. Then apply two-arm puller(B) to splitter.
9. Pull centre bearing off propshaft tube.
10. Drive on centre bearing until limit stop.

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