Driveshaft, Removing And Installing, AUDI Q3 (Not AUDI RS Q3): 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.

Never let the driveshaft "just hang" during removal. Always support it.

Always remove or install the driveshaft horizontally with respect to the centering pin.

-- Remove the noise insulation -1-. Refer to Noise Insulation, Removing And Installing .

-- Remove the pendulum support bolts -2 and 3-.

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

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Separate the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -arrow- and remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; EA 888 Generation II, As of 01.2018), OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; EA 888 Generation III, As Of 12.2017), or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; EA 888 Generation II, As of 09.2016) .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the crossbrace -1-.

-- Remove the center tunnel heat shield. Refer to Center Tunnel Heat Shield, Removing And Installing .

-- Loosen the bolts -arrows- for the intermediate bearing (2 turns).

-- Make sure there is a marking (a color dot) on the flexible disc and the driveshaft flange on the rear final drive -arrows-.

-- If the marking is not there, then mark the position of the flexible disc to the driveshaft flange on the rear final drive.

-- Mark the position of the driveshaft with respect to the flange on the bevel gear.

-- To loosen the driveshaft bolts, counterhold with the : T10172A and the : T10172/5 on the rear final drive.

-- Loosen but do not unscrew the front and rear driveshaft bolts.

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

-- Support the driveshaft with the : VAS6931 .

-- If equipped, remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.

NOTE:

A second technician is needed to help remove the driveshaft.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the sealing ring -arrow- in driveshaft flange.

Remove the driveshaft horizontally from the centering pins.

NOTE:

If seal is damaged, driveshaft must be replaced.

-- Remove the driveshaft first from the centering pin on the rear final drive and then carefully from the centering pin on the bevel box.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the protective boot in the center bearing.

If possible, remove, install and store the driveshaft in its fully extended position.

-- Remove the center bearing bolts -arrows-, and remove the driveshaft towards the rear.