Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing: Notes

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Fig 2: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A

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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2

Removing

Observe general repair notes → General Repair Notes .

Fig 3: Locating Clamping Sleeves

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Remove rear part of exhaust system from clamping sleeves - arrows - →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF
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Fig 4: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive

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Check whether there is a marking (colored marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive.
If this marking is not present, then mark in color the position of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B -.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft

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Remove driveshaft from rear final drive - arrows -.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive And Tie Up To Side

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Disconnect driveshaft from rear final drive and tie up to side - arrow -.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive

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Remove right and left shielding plates from rear final drive - arrows -.
Remove left and right drive axles.

Fig 8: Place Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Universal Transmission Support V.A.G 1359/2 Under Final Drive And Secure Final Drive

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Place Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2 under rear final drive.
Secure rear final drive using strap to universal transmission support.

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts From Transmission Support

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Remove securing bolts - arrows - from transmission support.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts From Cross Member

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Remove mounting bolts - arrow A - and - arrows B - from cross member.

Bolt - arrow A - remains in cross member.

Fig 11: Lowering/Raising Rear Final Drive

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Lower rear final drive slightly.
Rotate rear final drive slightly to the side and while doing this pull drive axles out of flange shafts on alternating sides.
Lower rear final drive completely.