Driveshaft With Inseparable Center Support, From 05.07, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm V.A.G 1332
Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Counterhold Tool Touareg V10T10172 with Adapter T10172/5
Universal Transmission Support V.A.G 1359/2

Removing

NOTE:

Perform work on driveshaft on a two-column lift if possible.

Mark the position of all the parts to each other before removing them. Install in the same position otherwise the imbalance will be excessive and the bearings could get damaged causing rumbling noises.

Do not kink the driveshaft, only store and move when fully extended.

Do not allow the driveshaft to hang down during removal. Always support it.

Always remove or install the driveshaft horizontally with respect to the drive flange.

Audi A3

Fig 1: Locating Center Sound Insulation Fasteners

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-- Remove the noise insulation -arrows-.

Audi TT

Fig 2: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Remove the center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 4-.

Audi TT S

Fig 3: Front Noise Insulation -1 And 2-

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1 and 2-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Vehicles with 4-Cylinder Engine:

Fig 4: Exhaust System Bracket

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-- Remove the exhaust system bracket -arrows-.

TT Roadster with 4-Cylinder Engine:

Fig 5: Crossbrace Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the crossbrace.

All Vehicles with 4-Cylinder Engine:

Fig 6: Front Cross Member

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-- Remove the crossmember for the underbody -arrows-, if equipped.

Fig 7: Exhaust Decoupling Elements

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging decoupling elements.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front exhaust pipe more than 10°.

-- Separate the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -arrows-.

-- Tie the front exhaust pipe to the underbody.

-- Remove the exhaust system rear section. Refer to [For engine(s) CETA, CCTA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CDMA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation .

Vehicles with 6-Cylinder Engine:

-- Remove the entire exhaust system. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] Description and Operation .

All Vehicles:

Fig 8: Counterholding Rear Final Drive To Loosen/Tighten Rear Flexible Disc Bolts

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-- Counterhold the rear final drive with the T10172 and when loosening or tightening the driveshaft.

-- Remove the driveshaft from the bevel box -arrows-.

Fig 9: Driveshaft Flexible Disc

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-- Remove the pendulum support bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 10: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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-- Press the engine and transmission forward and secure the position with a suitable piece of wood -A-.

Fig 11: Engine And Transmission Pressed Forward And Secured With A Wood Block

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-- Carefully remove front driveshaft tube from centering pins on bevel box.

Fig 12: Identifying Sealing Ring In Driveshaft Flange

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NOTE:

The sealing ring -arrow- in the driveshaft flange must not be damaged.

Remove the driveshaft horizontally from the centering pins.

-- Support the rear section of the driveshaft with the V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 13: Identifying Drive Shaft Supported With Engine-/Gearbox Jack VAG 1383A And Wooden Block

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A - Wood support

-- Secure the driveshaft against falling down using a strap from the V.A.G 1359/2.

-- Remove the bolts for the center bearing and the heat shield -arrows-.

-- Remove the heat shield.

-- Check whether there is a marking (colored dot) on driveshaft and rear final drive driveshaft flange -arrows-.

Fig 14: Aligning Markings On Driveshaft At Flange Of Haldex Clutch

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-- If not, identify position of flexible disc and flange/driveshaft to rear final drive -arrows-.

-- Remove the driveshaft bolts -arrows- on the rear final drive.

Fig 15: Identifying Rear Driveshaft Tube At Rear Final Drive With Joint Washer And Vibration Damper

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-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and lower it onto the V.A.G 1383 A.

-- When removing and installing the driveshaft, be careful not to damage the bushing -arrow-.

Fig 16: Identifying Sealing Ring In Driveshaft Flange

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NOTE:

Do not cant the driveshaft when removing. Pull off of the centering pin in a horizontal position. The sealing ring in the centering bushing -arrow- must not be damaged.

WARNING:

To prevent damaging the protective boot in the center bearing, remove and install the driveshaft in its fully extended position; likewise, store it in this position.

NOTE:

Two technicians are needed to remove the driveshaft.

-- Remove the driveshaft toward the rear and fully extended, if possible.