Exploded view - propshaft with bolted connection at gearbox end — AUDI

Exploded view - propshaft with bolted connection at gearbox end
Note
Refer to general repair instructions
Chapter
.
No repair work can be carried out on the propshaft with the exception of removing, installing and adjusting.
The propshaft should normally be kept straight when it is stored or transported.
The propshaft can be bent as far as the stop at the centre joint, but must not be subjected to any kind of force. The centre joint or the protective boot can be damaged if the joint is forced against its stop.
The propshaft must be tied up or supported at one end if it is detached only at the gearbox or at the rear final drive. If necessary, the propshaft can be bent as far as the stop at the centre joint, but it must not be subjected to force.
Before removing, mark the positions of all parts in relation to each other. Reinstall in the same position to avoid excessive imbalance, resulting in bearing damage and rumbling noise.
Use
counterhold tool
T10172
with
adapters
T10172/5
to slacken and tighten the propshaft bolts.
After detaching the propshaft from the rear final drive, an additional balancing washer (thicker washer) that may be fitted between the lock plate and the bolt head (multi-point socket head bolt) must not be reinstalled.
If problems are reported concerning noise and/or vibration, check that the centre bearing is stress-free before renewing the propshaft.
Rear final drive
Removing and installing
Chapter
Gasket
Renew gasket if damaged (buckled or kinked)
Renew gasket if rubber coating has become detached
Degrease flange shaft and fit gasket
Different coloured sides can be disregarded for installation
Propshaft
Removing and installing
Chapter
Detaching and attaching propshaft at gearbox
Chapter
Detaching and attaching propshaft at rear final drive
Chapter
Balancing washer
Not fitted on all vehicles
May be fitted between a multi-point socket head bolt
Item
and a lock plate
Item
on the rear final drive
If fitted, this balancing washer must not be re-installed after the propshaft has been detached from the rear final drive.
Bolt
Always renew
Self-locking
Always clean threaded holes for bolts in flange shaft (e.g. with a thread tap)
On rear final drive
Tightening torque and sequence
Fig.
On gearbox
30 Nm + 90°
Lock plate
Centre bearing
Bolt
20 Nm
Gearbox
Securing propshaft to rear final drive - tightening torque and sequence
Always renew propshaft bolts
1
.
Counterhold using
counterhold tool
T10172
and adapters
T10172/5
.
Tighten bolts
1
in 3 stages as follows:
Stage
Bolts
Tightening torque/tightening angle
1.
1
Bolt nearest to coloured dots: 30 Nm
1)
2.
1
All remaining bolts: 30 Nm
3.
1
All bolts: turn 90° further
1)
This pushes the CV joint slightly towards the opposite side and reduces the imbalance.
Heat shield for propshaft - tightening torque
Tighten bolts
arrows
to 24 Nm.