Servicing propshaft - exploded view — AUDI

Audi
Audi A4
2001
Audi A4 Cabriolet
2003
Audi A6
2005
Power transmission
Rear final drive 08V
Edition
12.2007
Servicing propshaft - exploded view
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, the additional balancing washer (thicker washer) that may be fitted between the lock plate and the bolt head (hexagon socket bolt) must not be reinstalled.
If problems occur (noise or vibration), ensure that the centre bearing is free of stress and check the radial runout of the propshaft flange at the rear final drive before renewing the propshaft
Chapter
.
Rear final drive
Removing and installing
Chapter
Gasket
Renew
Pull off protective foil
Degrease flange shaft and glue on gasket
Propshaft
Removing and installing
Chapter
Balancing washer
Not fitted on all vehicles
May be fitted between one socket head bolt
Item
and one lock plate
Item
at rear final drive
If fitted, this balancing washer must not be re-installed after the propshaft has been detached from the rear final drive.
Hexagon socket-head bolt, 55 Nm
Self-locking
Always renew
The tapped holes for the bolts in the flange shafts must always be cleaned (e.g. with a thread tap)
Use
counterhold tool
T10172
with
adapters
T10172/5
to slacken and tighten
Lock plate
Centre bearing
Hexagon bolt, 25 Nm
Gearbox