Removing and installing right drive shaft (version with bolted flange on inner joint) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub (arrow).
2. Remove wheel .
3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
4. If fitted, unscrew nut (4) and detach coupling rod of vehicle level sender from wishbone.
5. If fitted, remove bolts (1) and detach heat shield (2).

6. Remove coupling rod .
7. Unbolt drive shaft from gearbox flange (arrows).
8. Remove nuts (arrows) on swivel joint.
9. Detach wishbone from swivel joint.
10. On vehicles with sports running gear: Lower suspension strut. It is not necessary to lower the suspension strut on vehicles not equipped with sports running gear .
11. Swivel out suspension strut and at the same time guide drive shaft out of wheel bearing unit.
12. Take out drive shaft.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A6 C5 Avant) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change cv joint on AUDI A6 C5 Avant

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