Renewing rear centre bearing of three-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.
• Mark position of propshaft in relation to propshaft flange.
• When assembling propshaft tubes, ensure that the arrows (1) and (3) align.
• Observe installation position of clamps.

📋 Procedure

1. Mark fitting positions of clamps (3) on propshaft tubes.
2. Loosen clamps.
3. Mark position of propshaft in relation to propshaft flange.
4. Unbolt propshaft (2) from rear axle (1).
5. Pull rear propshaft tube (5) off front propshaft tube (1).

6. Remove boot (4).
7. Unscrew bolts (2) of centre bearing.
8. Turn propshaft until universal joint is vertical, as shown (arrow).
9. ⚠ Lay, for example, a cloth over the safety bar so that the universal joint of the propshaft does not flex to stop. — Place propshaft down on safety bar.
10. Remove circlip from centre bearing.
11. Pull off centre bearing.
12. If fitted, renew both protective caps of propshaft .
13. Drive new centre bearing (2) onto propshaft tube with thrust piece T10243.
14. Drive on centre bearing to stop (arrow).
15. Install circlip.
16. Align centre bearing free of stress and tighten bolts (2).
17. Push boot (4) with new clamps (3) onto rear propshaft tube (5).
18. Insert rear propshaft tube (5) onto front propshaft tube (1). [Note: When assembling propshaft tubes, ensure that the arrows (1) and (3) align.]
19. Tighten clamps (3) on boot (4). [Note: Observe installation position of clamps.]
20. Bolt propshaft (2) to rear axle (1).

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