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Overview - Rear Final Drive, AUDI Q7 And Q8

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Rear Final Drive

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Final Drive, Audi Q7 And Q8
GWWA39-10845Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Driveshaft
  2. Rear Final Drive
  3. Auxiliary Mount
    • 20 Nm
    • Not installed on all versions
    • Tightening at the subframe is only permitted via the upper hex fitting -arrow-
    • To tighten the nut -item  : Nut, counterhold at the lower hex fitting
  4. Subframe
  5. Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
  6. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Always replace.
    • There are different bolt lengths. Refer to Parts Information for the allocation.
  7. Bolt

    For vibration damper

    • 55 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace.
  8. Vibration Damper
    • Not installed on all versions
    • Installation position: the inner protruding collar points toward the final drive
  9. Drive Axle
  10. Bolt
    • 23 Nm
    • Not installed on all versions
  11. Heat Shield

    Different versions

    • Assembly from below with the two bolts; tightening specification. Refer to -item  : Bolt.
    • Assembly on the side with three bolts; tightening specification Refer to Fig 2
  12. Nut
    • 20 Nm
    • Not installed on all versions
  13. Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
  14. M14 Bolt
    • 130 Nm + 180°
    • Always replace.

Bolts arrows for heat shield A 

Fig 2: Identifying Left Drive Axle Heat Shield
GWWA39-10359Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC