Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Removing: Notes

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2018 Audi S6, 2018 Audi A6 Quattro, 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi S6, and 2017 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nuts -3- and remove the cover -2- (if equipped) from the right and left drive axle.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tip the top of the cover -2- toward the outside and guide it downward by the seam -1-.

-- Remove both heat shields from the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME HEATSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Move the auxiliary water pump (if equipped) with the lines still connected to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the flange shaft/transmission.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and remove the heat shield -4-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the nut from the guide link joint pins enough so it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC