Rear Final Drive, Removing And Installing, AUDI A6, A7 And A8
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Shop Crane:VAS 6100
- Tensioning Strap:T10038
Final Drive, Removing:
Pay attention to the general repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
- Rear subframe is removed. Refer to the appropriate service information .
-- Remove the left and right drive axles from the rear final drive. Refer to the appropriate service information .
-- Engage the rear final drive -1- on the Shop Crane:VAS 6100 with the Tensioning Strap:T10038 as shown.
-- Separate the threaded connection -3-, remove the nut -2- and remove the auxiliary mount -4-.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the rear final drive from the rear subframe.
Final Drive, Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Additional work for vehicles with "quattro sport"
- Before installing a new final drive note the classification this will be needed later. Refer to FINAL DRIVE IDENTIFICATION, 0D3 AND 0BX "quattro sport" .
- If the rear final drive 0BX "quattro sport" or 0D3 "quattro sport" is replaced, additional work is necessary. Refer to ADDITIONAL WORK AFTER REPLACING FINAL DRIVE 0D3 "quattro sport" AND 0BX "quattro sport" .
Additional work for vehicles with "quattro ultra"
- If the rear final drive 0B0 "quattro ultra" or 09R "quattro ultra" was replaced, then additional work is necessary. Refer to ADDITIONAL WORK FOR VEHICLES WITH "quattro ultra" .
- Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR FINAL DRIVE, AUDI Q5, A6, A7 AND A8 .