Removing and installing drive shaft with 100 mm ∅ outer constant velocity joint and 108 mm ∅ inner constant velocity joint — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Slacken bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub .
2. Remove wheel.
3. Detach air ducts (1) and noise insulation (2).
4. Front noise insulation does not have to be removed completely (just detached) in vicinity of lower wishbone.
5. Unscrew nut (1) and remove bolt (3).

6. Remove bolts (1).
7. Remove bolts (1) and detach mounting brackets (2), (4) and (8) with lower wishbone (3) and track rod (7).
8. Pivot wheel bearing housing to the side, pull drive shaft out of wheel bearing housing and remove. [Note: Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent. The suspension mountings must therefore only be tightened when the suspension is in the unladen position or reference position.Raising suspension to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs)]
9. Install suspension strut (2) and fit bolt (3).
10. Pre-tighten nut (1) to 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
11. Tighten bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub Loosening and tightening flange bolt securing drive shaft to wheel hub.
12. On vehicles with electronic damping control (Audi magnetic ride), re-adapt reference position .
13. Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart .

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