Driveshaft, Removing And Installing, AUDI RS Q3: Removing
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 bolts -arrows- and remove the crossbrace -1- if present.
-- Remove the bolts -2- and remove the bracket -3-.
Danger of causing damage to the decoupling element inside the pre-catalytic converter.
- Do not bend the decoupling element more than 10°.
-- Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; EA 888 Generation II, As of 09.2016), EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING (2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; EA 888 Generation III, As of 12.2017), or FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; EA 888 Generation II, As of 01.2018) .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the crossbrace -1-.
-- 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 pendulum support bolts -2 and 3-.
-- Press the engine and transmission forward and secure the position with a suitable piece of wood -A-.
Ignore -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 the bolted connections on the front driveshaft and transmission and on the rear of the final drive, but do not remove.
-- Remove the driveshaft bolts -arrows- on the rear final drive.
Risk of damaging the sealing ring -arrow- in driveshaft flange.
- Remove the driveshaft horizontally from the centering pins.
If seal is damaged, driveshaft must be replaced.
-- Support the driveshaft with the : VAS6931 .
-- Remove the driveshaft first from the centering pin on the rear final drive and then carefully from the centering pin on the bevel box.
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.