Transmission Flange Installed On Transmission Side, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5
High Temperature Grease G 000 633

Remove the Driveshaft

Note the instructions. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, AUDI A4 AND A5 .
A two-column shop hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.

NOTE:

Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe more than 10° or it will be damaged.

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeves

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2- and disconnect the exhaust system.

-- Tie the front exhaust pipe(s) to the underbody.

-- Remove the heat shield -A- from the transmission -arrows-, if applicable.

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts attaching the driveshaft to the transmission by counterholding with the Counterhold - Multiple Use T10172A and with the Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5.

Fig 3: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Secure the propshaft to the underbody.

Install the Driveshaft

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

Remove the old, dry High Temperature Grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Insert the same quantity of High Temperature Grease G 000 633.
The threads in the flange shaft on the transmission must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. They can be cleaned with a thread tap. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.
Always replace the bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).
Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage (bent, rubber layer worn off). Replace the damaged seal.

-- Install the driveshaft and the new CV joint bolts.

Fig 4: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Tighten the bolts on the front driveshaft. Tightening specification, refer to -item 5- Bolt (See Figure).

Use the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5.

-- Tighten the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification. Refer to Figure.

Fig 5: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Connect exhaust system and align it without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .