Renewing centre bearing of two section propshaft — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

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• Mark fitting positions of clamps (3) on propshaft tubes.
• When assembling propshaft tubes, ensure that the arrows (1) and (3) align.
• Observe installation position of clamps.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove propshaft .
2. Mark fitting positions of clamps (3) on propshaft tubes.
3. Loosen clamps.
4. Pull front propshaft tube (1) and rear propshaft tube (5) apart (stretch tubes).
5. Remove boot (4).

6. Remove circlip from centre bearing.
7. Press centre bearing off propshaft.
8. If fitted, renew both protective caps of propshaft .
9. Carefully clamp propshaft in a vice with jaw protectors.
10. Press new centre bearing (2) onto propshaft tube with thrust piece T10243(1).
11. Press on centre bearing to stop (arrow).
12. Install new circlip.
13. Push boot (4) with new clamps (3) onto rear propshaft tube (5).
14. Insert rear propshaft tube (5) into front propshaft tube (1). [Note: When assembling propshaft tubes, ensure that the arrows (1) and (3) align.]
15. Tighten clamps (3) on boot (4). [Note: Observe installation position of clamps.]
16. Install propshaft .

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