REAR FINAL DRIVE 0AR

• HEADINGS
  • 00 - General, Technical Data
    • Identification of rear final drive
      • Identification of rear final drive
      • Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 >
      • Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A6 2005 >
      • Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A8 2004 >
    • Power transfer, overview
      • Power transfer, overview
    • General Repair Notes
      • General Repair Notes
      • Vehicle jack mode on vehicles with air spring suspension
      • Components
        • Rear Final Drive
        • O-rings, gaskets, seals
        • Securing rings
        • Nuts, bolts
  • 39 - Final drive, Differential
    • Driveshaft, servicing overview
      • Driveshaft, servicing overview
      • Driveshaft (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing
        • Driveshaft (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing
        • Installing driveshaft - Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6
      • Driveshaft, removing and installing - Audi A8
        • Removing driveshaft - Audi A8
        • Installing driveshaft - Audi A8
      • Driveshaft, disconnecting from rear final drive
        • Driveshaft, securing to rear final drive
    • Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark
      • Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark
    • Axle oil in rear final drive, checking
      • Axle oil in rear final drive, checking
    • Rear final drive, removing and installing
      • Rear final drive, removing and installing
      • Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), overview
      • Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing
        • Installing rear final drive - Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6
      • Rear final drive (Audi A8), overview
      • Rear final drive (Audi A8), removing and installing
        • Installing rear final drive - Audi A8
    • Oil seals for flange shafts, replacing
      • Oil seals for flange shafts, replacing
    • Sealing ring for flange/driveshaft (rear final drive installed), replacing
      • Sealing ring for flange/driveshaft (rear final drive installed), replacing
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Locating Final Drive 0AR & Identification/Date Of Construction
  • Fig. 2: Identifying Final Drive 0AR & Identification And Date Of Construction
  • Fig. 3: Identifying Code Letters And Date Of Manufacture Of Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 4: Power Transfer, Overview
  • Fig. 5: Identifying Space Between Oil Seal Sealing Lips
  • Fig. 6: Identifying Locking Elements
  • Fig. 7: Driveshaft, Servicing Overview
  • Fig. 8: Assembly Tool 3139
  • Fig. 9: Identifying Pry Lever 80-200
  • Fig. 10: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A
  • Fig. 11: Loosening Clamping Sleeves
  • Fig. 12: Using Press Lever - RMV Outside Mirror 80-200 To Pry Off Rear Attachments Of Heat Shield For Drive Shaft & Removing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
  • Fig. 13: Removing Rear Transverse Beam & Heat Shield From Vehicle Floor
  • Fig. 14: Removing Mounting Bolts For Front Exhaust Pipes
  • Fig. 15: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
  • Fig. 16: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 17: Attaching Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139
  • Fig. 18: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
  • Fig. 19: Locating Bolts At Transmission/Drive Shaft Flange
  • Fig. 20: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 21: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 22: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
  • Fig. 23: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 24: Locating Bolts At Transmission/Drive Shaft Flange
  • Fig. 25: Removing Mounting Bolts
  • Fig. 26: Installing Heat Shield, Screwing In Securing Bolts For Left/Right Center Bearing & Heat Shield On Right/Left At Center Bearing Using Bolts
  • Fig. 27: Installing Heat Shield
  • Fig. 28: Tightening Bolts Of Intermediate Bearing For Driveshaft On To Body Tightening Torque
  • Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
  • Fig. 30: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts For Front Exhaust Pipes
  • Fig. 31: Removing/Installing Rear Transverse Beam & Heat Shield From Vehicle Floor
  • Fig. 32: Assembly Tool 3139
  • Fig. 33: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A
  • Fig. 34: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Clamping Sleeves
  • Fig. 35: Removing Tunnel Braces & Rear Part Of Exhaust System
  • Fig. 36: Removing Heat Shield
  • Fig. 37: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 38: Attaching Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139 With Spacers 3139/4
  • Fig. 39: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
  • Fig. 40: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
  • Fig. 41: Locating Bolts At Transmission/Drive Shaft Flange
  • Fig. 42: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 43: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 44: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
  • Fig. 45: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 46: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
  • Fig. 47: Sliding Driveshaft Toward Front, Rear, Right, Left Until It Stops And Mark Position Of Intermediate Bearing On Body & Aligning Driveshaft
  • Fig. 48: Removing Heat Shield
  • Fig. 49: Removing Tunnel Braces & Rear Part Of Exhaust System
  • Fig. 50: Loosening Clamping Sleeves And Removing Rear Part Of Exhaust System
  • Fig. 51: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 52: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 53: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive And Tie Up To Side
  • Fig. 54: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 55: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 56: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder VW 387
  • Fig. 57: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 58: Securing Measuring Tools With Bolt To Rear Final Drive & Setting Dial Indicator Onto Ground Diameter In Inside Of Driveshaft Flange
  • Fig. 59: Identifying Drip Tray V.A.G 1306
  • Fig. 60: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331
  • Fig. 61: Removing Sealing Plug For Checking Transmission Fluid
  • Fig. 62: Rear Final Drive (Audi A4 And Cabriolet, Audi A6), Overview
  • Fig. 63: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332
  • Fig. 64: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A
  • Fig. 65: Loosening Clamping Sleeves
  • Fig. 66: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 67: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 68: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive And Tie Up To Side
  • Fig. 69: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 70: 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
  • Fig. 71: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts From Transmission Support
  • Fig. 72: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts From Cross Member
  • Fig. 73: Lowering/Raising Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 74: Lowering/Raising Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 75: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts From Cross Member
  • Fig. 76: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts From Transmission Support
  • Fig. 77: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 78: Rear Final Drive (Audi A8), Overview
  • Fig. 79: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332
  • Fig. 80: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A
  • Fig. 81: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Clamping Sleeves
  • Fig. 82: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 83: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
  • Fig. 84: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive And Tie Up To Side
  • Fig. 85: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 86: 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
  • Fig. 87: Removing/Installing Bolts For Transmission Support
  • Fig. 88: Removing/Installing Bolts For Rear Cross Member
  • Fig. 89: Lowering/Raising Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 90: Removing/Installing Bolts For Rear Cross Member
  • Fig. 91: Removing/Installing Bolts For Transmission Support
  • Fig. 92: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive
  • Fig. 93: Removing/Installing Bolts For Rear Cross Member
  • Fig. 94: Removing/Installing Bolts For Transmission Support
  • Fig. 95: Puller T10037
  • Fig. 96: Drift VW 295
  • Fig. 97: Threading Puller T10037 Tightly To Housing And Pulling Out Flange Shaft
  • Fig. 98: Threading Puller T10037 Tightly To Housing And Pulling Out Flange Shaft
  • Fig. 99: Prying Out Sealing Ring With Suitable Lever
  • Fig. 100: Driving In New Seal To Stop, Without Canting Seal
  • Fig. 101: Driving In New Seal To Stop, Without Canting Seal
  • Fig. 102: Installing Right/Left Flange Shafts
  • Fig. 103: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A
  • Fig. 104: Puller VW 391
  • Fig. 105: Seal Driver-Frt Wheel Bearing 3143
  • Fig. 106: Identifying Extractor Hook T20143
  • Fig. 107: Loosening Clamping Sleeves
  • Fig. 108: 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
  • Fig. 109: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts At Transmission Support
  • Fig. 110: Removing/Installing Circlip
  • Fig. 111: Pulling Off Drive Shaft Flange Using Puller VW 391
  • Fig. 112: Pushing Oil Seal On Top, Outer Circumference Slightly Inward
  • Fig. 113: Prying Out Obliquely Set Oil Seal
  • Fig. 114: Driving In New Seal To Stop, Without Canting Seal
  • Fig. 115: Driving On Flange/Driveshaft Far Enough Until Circlip Can Be Installed
  • Fig. 116: Removing/Installing Circlip
  • Fig. 117: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts At Transmission Support
• TABLES

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Rear Final Drive 0AR

00 - General, Technical Data

Identification of rear final drive

Identification of rear final drive

Rear Final Drive 0AR is allocated to the following transmissions:

• 6-speed Manual Transmission 02X
• 6 speed Manual Transmission 0A3
• Automatic Transmission 09E All Wheel Drive (AWD)
• Automatic Transmission 09L All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Allocation, Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 >

Allocation, Audi A6 2005 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A6 2005 >

Allocation, Audi A8 2003 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A8 2004 >

Allocation at rear final drive

Fig. 1: Locating Final Drive 0AR & Identification/Date Of Construction
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Final Drive 0AR - arrow 1 -

Identification and date of construction - arrow 2 -

Fig. 2: Identifying Final Drive 0AR & Identification And Date Of Construction
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Final Drive 0AR - arrow -

Fig. 3: Identifying Code Letters And Date Of Manufacture Of Rear Final Drive
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Code letters and date of manufacture of rear final drive

Example:	HNR	14	04	05
	L	L	L	L
	Code letters	Day	Month	Year - 2005 - of manufacturing

Further data can be ignored.

NOTE:

If rear final drive is replaced, not only the final drive code but also the PR number and the vehicle engine code must always be noted . Only in this way is a correct allocation guaranteed.

Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 >

Rear final drive			0AR
Code letters			HNL	HNP	HNR
Manufactured		from to	06.05	11.05	06.05
Allocation	Engine		4.2 L - 253 kW S4 3.2 L - 188 kW FSI 2.0 L - 147 kW TFSI	4.2 L - 253 kW	4.2 L - 309 kW RS4
Ratio		Final drive Z 2 : Z 1	31 : 10 = 3.100	35 : 9 = 3.889	37 : 9 = 4.111
Drive axle flange dia.			75.5 mm	75.5 mm	75.5 mm
Capacity			0.9 liter
Specification			Axle oil G 052 145 A1 (container size 0.5 Liter) Axle oil G 052 145 S2 (container size 1.0 Liter)
Allocation to engine, manual transmission and automatic transmission via

Rear final drive			0AR
Code letters			HNQ	HUN	HUP
Manufactured		from to	06.05	11.05	11.05
Allocation	Engine		1.8 L -120 kW	3.2 L -188 kW FSI	3.2 L -188 kW FSI
Ratio		Final drive Z 2 : Z 1	37 : 9 = 4.111	35 : 8 = 4.375	31 : 10 = 3.100
Drive axle flange dia.			70.7 mm	75.5 mm	75.5 mm
Capacity			0.9 liter
Specification			Axle oil G 052 145 A1 (container size 0.5 Liter) Axle oil G 052 145 S2 (container size 1.0 Liter)
Allocation to engine, manual transmission and automatic transmission via

Rear final drive			0AR
Code letters			HUQ
Manufactured		from to	11.05
Allocation	Engine		3.0 L -160 kW 2.0 L -147 kW TFSI
Ratio		Final drive Z 2 : Z 1	35 : 9 = 3,889
Drive axle flange dia.			75.5 mm
Capacity			0.9 liter
Specification			Axle oil G 052 145 A1 (container size 0.5 Liter) Axle oil G 052 145 S2 (container size 1.0 Liter)
Allocation to engine, manual transmission and automatic transmission via

Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A6 2005 >

Rear final drive			0AR
Code letters			HNL	HNN	HUN
Manufactured		from to	09.05	11.05	11.05
Allocation	Engine		3.2 L -188 kW FSI	4.2 L - 246 kW 4.2 L - 254 kW	3.2 L - 188 kW FSI
Ratio		Final drive Z 2 : Z 1	31 : 10 = 3.100	32 : 9 = 3.555	35 : 8 = 4.375
Drive axle flange			75.5 mm	75.5 mm	75.5 mm
Capacity			0.9 liter
Specification			Axle oil G 052 145 A1 (container size 0.5 Liter) Axle oil G 052 145 S2 (container size 1.0 Liter)
Allocation to engine, manual transmission and automatic transmission via

Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A8 2004 >

Rear final drive			0AR
Code letters			HNK	HNM
Manufactured		from to	06.05	06.05
Allocation	Engine		4.2 L - 213 kW 4.2 L - 246 kW	6.0 L - 331 kW
Ratio		Final drive Z 2 : Z 1	31 : 10 = 3.100	32 : 9 = 3.555
Drive axle flange dia.			108 mm	108 mm
Capacity			0.9 liter
Specification			Axle oil G 052 145 A1 (container size 0.5 Liter) Axle oil G 052 145 S2 (container size 1.0 Liter)
Allocation to engine, manual transmission and automatic transmission via

Power transfer, overview

Power transfer, overview

• Depicted with 6 speed manual transmission 0A3 All Wheel Drive.

Nomenclature

NOTE:

Arrows in direction of travel

Fig. 4: Power Transfer, Overview
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1 - Engine

2 - Clutch

3 - Manual transmission

4 - Input shaft (main shaft)

5 - Front differential

6 - Front pinion shaft (output shaft)

7 - Hollow shaft

8 - Torsen differential

9 - Driveshaft

10 - Rear drive pinion

11 - Rear differential

Ratio

NOTE:

Arrows in direction of travel

I - 1st Gear

II - 2nd Gear

III - 3rd Gear

IV - 4th Gear

V - 5th Gear

VI - 6th Gear

R - Reverse Gear

A1 - Final drive-front

A2 - Rear final drive

General Repair Notes

General Repair Notes

The maximum possible care, cleanliness and proper tools are essential to ensure satisfactory and successful transmission repairs. The usual basic safety precautions also apply when carrying out vehicle repairs.

A number of generally applicable instructions for individual repair procedures, which are otherwise mentioned at various points in the article are summarized under the term "components" --> Components. They apply to this article.

Vehicle jack mode on vehicles with air spring suspension

Before raising a vehicle with air spring suspension on a 2-pillar lifting platform (wheels off the ground), first activate the vehicle jack mode --> 43 - SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION .

Components

Rear Final Drive

• Allocate bolts and other components according to the Final Drive code via .
• When replacing rear final drive, check and if necessary, correct oil level in final drive --> Axle oil in rear final drive, checking.
• Capacities and specification - Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 > , Audi A6 2005 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A6 2005 > , Audi A8 2004 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A8 2004 >
• Clean contact surfaces when repairing mounting brackets and waxed components. Contact surfaces must be completely free of oil and grease.

• Thoroughly clean all connections and surrounding area before disconnecting.

O-rings, gaskets, seals

• Always replace O-rings, gaskets and seals.
• After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect the contact surfaces at housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal, or for other signs of damage.
• Thoroughly clean housing joint surfaces before assembling.

Fig. 5: Identifying Space Between Oil Seal Sealing Lips
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• Before installing, lightly oil outer circumference of radial-shaft seals and fill gap between sealing lips - arrow - half way with sealing grease G 052 128 A1 .
• The open side of the gaskets points toward the fluid to be sealed in.
• Lightly lubricate O-rings before installing, this prevents the rings from being pinched when inserting.
• Check transmission oil level after replacing gaskets and seals --> Axle oil in rear final drive, checking.

Securing rings

• Do not over-stretch circlips.
• Always replace damaged or over-stretched circlips.
• Securing rings must be fully seated in groove.

Fig. 6: Identifying Locking Elements
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• Replace roll pins. Installation position: Slot - A - is longitudinal to line of force - arrow -.

Nuts, bolts

• Loosen and tighten bolts or nuts for securing covers and housings in diagonal sequence.
• Do not cant, rather loosen and tighten especially sensitive parts in diagonal manner in stages.
• The tightening torques stated apply to non-oiled nuts and bolts.
• Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

• Using a wire brush, clean threads of bolts (replace outer driveshaft bolts) which are secured with locking compound. Then insert bolts with locking fluid AMV 185 101 A1 .
• Threaded bores into which self-locking bolts or bolts with locking compound were threaded in, must be cleaned (e.g. using threaded tap). Otherwise there is the danger that the bolts may shear when removed again.

39 - Final drive, Differential

Driveshaft, servicing overview

Driveshaft, servicing overview

NOTE:

Observe general repair notes --> General Repair Notes. No repair work can be performed on the driveshaft - with the exception of removing and installing and adjustment work. Always store and transport driveshaft fully extended only. If the driveshaft is only detached at the transmission or from rear final drive, it should be tied up or supported at the shaft end. Driveshaft must also bend without force up to the center joint stop. Mark positions of all parts to each other before removing. Reinstall in identical position otherwise imbalance will be too high which could result in damage to the bearing or in vibration noises. Driveshaft bolts are loosened and tightened with the parking brake engaged. After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an installed balance washer (thick washer between backing plate and hex socket head bolt) may not be reinstalled. Driveshaft can be bent without force up to the center joint stop. A hard bending to the stop may cause damage to the center joint or dust boot. For complaints (noise, vibrations), check intermediate bearing for freedom from tension and radial run-out of driveshaft flange at rear final drive before replacing the driveshaft --> Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark.

Fig. 7: Driveshaft, Servicing Overview
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1 - Rear final drive

• Removing and installing Audi A4, Audi A6 --> Rear final drive, removing and installing
• Removing and installing Audi A8 --> Rear final drive (Audi A8), removing and installing

2 - Gasket

• Replace
• Pull off protective foil
• Remove grease from flange shaft and adhere seal.

3 - Driveshaft

• Removing and installing Audi A4, Audi A6 --> Driveshaft (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing
• Removing and installing Audi A8 --> Driveshaft, removing and installing - Audi A8

4 - Balancing washer

• Not present on every vehicle
• If present, this balancing washer must no longer be installed after disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive.

5 - Socket head bolt, 55 Nm

• Self-locking
• Always replace
• Threaded holes for bolts in drive flanges must always be cleaned. (e.g. using a tap)
• Loosened and tightened with parking brake engaged.

6 - Backing plate

7 - Intermediate bearing

8 - Hex bolt, 25 Nm

9 - Transmission

Driveshaft (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 8: Assembly Tool 3139
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• Assembly tool 3139

Fig. 9: Identifying Pry Lever 80-200
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• Pry lever 80 - 200

Fig. 10: 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

Driveshaft (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing

• See notes --> Driveshaft, servicing overview
• The driveshaft should only be worked on a two column lift.

Audi A4, Audi Cabriolet:

Fig. 11: Loosening 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
  .

Fig. 12: Using Press Lever - RMV Outside Mirror 80-200 To Pry Off Rear Attachments Of Heat Shield For Drive Shaft & Removing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
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• Pry off mountings - A - for heat shield above intermediate bearing.
• Remove mounting bolts for intermediate bearing - B -. When doing this, support driveshaft by hand.
• Remove heat shield while supporting driveshaft.
• Install mounting bolts for intermediate bearing by hand.

Audi A6:

Fig. 13: Removing Rear Transverse Beam & Heat Shield From Vehicle Floor
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• If present, remove rear transverse beam - 1 -.
• Remove heat shield - 3 - from vehicle floor - arrows -.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig. 14: Removing Mounting Bolts For Front Exhaust Pipes
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• If present, remove mounting bolts for front exhaust pipes - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig. 15: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
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• Remove shielding plate - A - from transmission - arrows -.
• Check whether there is a marking (colored marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive.

Fig. 16: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
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• If this marking is not present, then mark in color the position of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B -.

Fig. 17: Attaching Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139
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• Attach Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139 and tighten plastic nuts.

NOTE:

Never set alignment fixture on balance plates.

Fig. 18: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
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• Remove mounting bolts - arrows - for intermediate bearing.

Fig. 19: Locating Bolts At Transmission/Drive Shaft Flange
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• Loosen securing bolts of front driveshaft - arrows -.
• Remove driveshaft from transmission and support it using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig. 20: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Remove mounting bolts - arrows - on rear CV joint and remove driveshaft.

NOTE:

Only store and move driveshaft fully extended.

Installing driveshaft - Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Remove old and dry high-temperature grease from CV joints and flanges for driveshaft. Fill the exact same amount of new grease G 000 633.
• Always remove any remaining locking fluid from thread bores in drive flanges for transmission driveshaft and for rear final drive. Cleaning can be performed with a tap. Otherwise, the securing bolts can shear while installing.
• After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and a mounting bolt may not be reinstalled.
• Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.

• Note installation position of driveshaft: Center CV joint is located behind intermediate bearing in direction facing the rear final drive.

Fig. 21: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
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• Make sure that the markings on flange for driveshaft - arrow A - and for transmission/rear final drive - arrow B - line up.
• If a new driveshaft is installed and the factory marking on the rear final drive flange is no longer visible, check radial run out at flange/driveshaft --> Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark and adjust color marking at new driveshaft to new marking at flange/driveshaft.

• Replace seals for driveshaft at transmission/rear final drive flange. Remove grease from sealing surfaces and adhere new seals.
• Insert driveshaft and install with new bolts for CV joint.

Fig. 22: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
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• Install mounting bolts - arrows - far enough that intermediate bearing can still be moved.

Fig. 23: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Tighten bolts - arrows - of driveshaft at rear final drive to tightening torque.

Fig. 24: Locating Bolts At Transmission/Drive Shaft Flange
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• Tighten bolts - arrows - of front driveshaft to tightening torque.
• Remove alignment fixture 3139.

Audi A4, Audi Cabriolet:

Fig. 25: Removing Mounting Bolts
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• Remove mounting bolts - arrows -. When doing this, driveshaft must be supported by a second technician.

Fig. 26: Installing Heat Shield, Screwing In Securing Bolts For Left/Right Center Bearing & Heat Shield On Right/Left At Center Bearing Using Bolts
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• Insert heat shield - 2 -. Continue to support driveshaft while doing this.
• Install mounting bolts - 4 - on left and right a few more turns.
• Secure heat shield - 2 - on left and right with a bolt - 1 - (M8x30) on intermediate bearing - 3 -.

NOTE:

When tightening the combination bolt - 4 - , make sure that centering element - arrow A - is located in the locating hole - arrow B -.

Fig. 27: Installing Heat Shield
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• Tighten bolts - 2 - of intermediate bearing for driveshaft on to body free of tension. Torque
• Remove bolts - 1 -.
• Remove mounting bolts for intermediate bearing - B -. When doing this, support driveshaft by hand.
• Insert mounting clips for heat shield.

Audi A6:

Fig. 28: Tightening Bolts Of Intermediate Bearing For Driveshaft On To Body Tightening Torque
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• Tighten bolts of intermediate bearing for driveshaft on to body tightening torque. While doing this, centering elements of intermediate bearing must be located in the locating holes - arrows -.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
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• Tighten bolts of shielding plate - A - on to transmission - arrows -.

Fig. 30: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts For Front Exhaust Pipes
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• If present, tighten bolts of front exhaust pipes - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig. 31: Removing/Installing Rear Transverse Beam & Heat Shield From Vehicle Floor
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• If present, tighten bolts of heat shield - 3 - on to vehicle floor - arrows -.
• Install rear part of exhaust system - 2 - -->
  • 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
  .
• If present, install rear transverse beam - 1 - --> 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Heat shield for driveshaft to transmission	25

Driveshaft, removing and installing - Audi A8

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 32: Assembly Tool 3139
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• Assembly tool 3139

Fig. 33: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A
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• Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal mount V.A.G 1359/2

Removing driveshaft - Audi A8

Removing

See notes --> Driveshaft, servicing overview.

NOTE:

The driveshaft should only be worked on a two column lift.

Fig. 34: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Clamping Sleeves
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• Disconnect exhaust system at clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig. 35: Removing Tunnel Braces & Rear Part Of Exhaust System
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• Remove both tunnel braces - A - and - B -.
• Remove rear part of exhaust system - C - -->
  • 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
  .

Fig. 36: Removing Heat Shield
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• Remove heat shield - arrows -.
• Remove primary catalytic converter -->
  • 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
  .

Fig. 37: 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 - arrows A and B -.
• If these markings are not present, mark in color the position of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B -.

Fig. 38: Attaching Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139 With Spacers 3139/4
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• Attach Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139 with Spacers 3139/4 and tighten plastic nuts.

NOTE:

Never set alignment fixture on balance plates.

Fig. 39: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
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• Remove mounting bolts - arrows - for intermediate bearing.

Fig. 40: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
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• Remove heat shield - A - from transmission - arrows -.

Fig. 41: Locating Bolts At Transmission/Drive Shaft Flange
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• Loosen securing bolts of front driveshaft - arrows - , to do so engage parking brake.
• Remove driveshaft from transmission and support it using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig. 42: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Remove mounting bolts - arrows - on rear CV joint, to do so engage parking brake.
• Remove driveshaft.

NOTE:

Only store and move driveshaft fully extended.

Installing driveshaft - Audi A8

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Remove old and dry high-temperature grease from CV joints and flanges for driveshaft. Fill the exact same amount of new grease G 000 633.
• Always remove any remaining locking fluid from thread bores in drive flanges for transmission driveshaft and for rear final drive. Cleaning can be performed with a tap. Otherwise, the securing bolts can shear while installing.
• After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and a mounting bolt may not be reinstalled.
• Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.

• Note installation position of driveshaft: Center CV joint is located behind intermediate bearing in direction facing rear final drive.

Fig. 43: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
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• Make sure that the markings on flange for driveshaft - arrow A - and for transmission/rear final drive - arrow B - line up.
• If a new driveshaft is installed and the factory marking on the rear final drive flange is no longer visible, check radial run out at flange/driveshaft --> Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark and adjust color marking at new driveshaft to new marking at flange/driveshaft.

• Replace seals for driveshaft at transmission/rear final drive flange. Remove grease from sealing surfaces and adhere new seals.
• Insert driveshaft and install with new bolts for CV joint.

Fig. 44: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts For Center Bearing
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• Install mounting bolts - arrows - far enough that intermediate bearing can still be moved.

Fig. 45: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Tighten bolts - arrows - of driveshaft at front and rear to tightening torque.
• Remove alignment fixture 3139.

Fig. 46: Removing/Installing Shielding Plate From Transmission
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• Remove heat shield - A - - arrows -.

Align intermediate bearing as follows:

• Slightly loosen mounting bolt for intermediate bearing.

Fig. 47: Sliding Driveshaft Toward Front, Rear, Right, Left Until It Stops And Mark Position Of Intermediate Bearing On Body & Aligning Driveshaft
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• Slide driveshaft toward front until it stops and mark position of intermediate bearing on body - arrow A -.
• Slide driveshaft toward rear until it stops and mark position of intermediate bearing on body - arrow B -.
• Slide driveshaft toward right until it stops and mark position of intermediate bearing on body - arrow 1 -.
• Slide driveshaft toward left until it stops and mark position of intermediate bearing on body - arrow 2 -.

• Align driveshaft - arrow C - and - arrow 3 -.

• Center bearing must stand centered between markings - arrow A - and - arrow B - , and - arrow 1 - and - arrow 2 -.

• Tighten mounting bolts of intermediate bearing to tightening torque.

Continuation:

Fig. 48: Removing Heat Shield
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• Install heat shield above intermediate bearing - arrows -.
• Install and adjust exhaust system free of stress -->
  • 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
  .

Fig. 49: Removing Tunnel Braces & Rear Part Of Exhaust System
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• Install both tunnel braces - A - and - B - -->
  • 66 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
  • 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
  .

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Heat shield for driveshaft to transmission	25

Driveshaft, disconnecting from rear final drive

• See notes --> Driveshaft, servicing overview
• The driveshaft should only be worked on a two column lift.

Fig. 50: Loosening Clamping Sleeves And Removing Rear Part Of Exhaust System
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• Loosen clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 - and remove rear part of exhaust system -->
  • 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
  .
• Check whether there is a marking (colored marking) on driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft at rear final drive.

Fig. 51: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
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• If this marking is not present, then mark in color the position of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B -.

Fig. 52: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Remove mounting bolts - arrows - on rear CV joint with parking brake engaged and remove driveshaft.

Fig. 53: 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 -.

Driveshaft, securing to rear final drive

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Remove old and dry high-temperature grease from CV joint and flange for driveshaft. Fill the exact same amount of new grease G 000 633.
• Threaded holes in flange shaft at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Cleaning can be performed with a tap. Otherwise, the securing bolts can shear while installing.
• After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and a mounting bolt may not be reinstalled.
• Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.

• Replace seal for driveshaft at rear final drive flange. Remove grease from sealing surfaces and adhere new seal.
• Insert driveshaft and install bolts for CV joint.

Fig. 54: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive
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• Make sure that the markings on flange for driveshaft - arrow A - and for rear final drive - arrow B - line up.

Fig. 55: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Tighten bolts - arrows - of driveshaft at rear final drive to tightening torque.
• Install rear part of exhaust system -->
  • 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
  .

Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark

Measure radial play at flange/driveshaft and mark

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 56: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder VW 387
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• Dial gauge holder VW 387
• Dial gauge
• Bolt M10x30

NOTE:

Radial run-out must always be measured if the flange/driveshaft at rear final drive was removed. For this, make new color marking and remove old color marking. If a new driveshaft is installed and the color marking on the drive flange of the rear final drive is no longer visible, location of largest radial run-out (corresponding to greatest distance from turning axis) must be determined and marked with a color marking. Fig. 57: Identifying Mark Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. This color marking - arrow A - is set opposite the color marking on the driveshaft - arrow B -. Radial run-out can be measured with rear final drive installed.

• Remove driveshaft from rear final drive --> Driveshaft, disconnecting from rear final drive.

Fig. 58: Securing Measuring Tools With Bolt To Rear Final Drive & Setting Dial Indicator Onto Ground Diameter In Inside Of Driveshaft Flange
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• Secure measuring tools with bolt - A - (M10x30) to rear final drive.
• Set dial indicator onto ground diameter in inside of driveshaft flange - arrow - and set to "0" with 1 mm preload.
• Rotate both rear wheels simultaneously in one direction and thereby turn flange through one complete rotation.
• Mark largest radial run-out on outer edge of flange with colored marking (equivalent to largest distance from turning axis).

• Then remove previous marking from flange.
• Install driveshaft.

Axle oil in rear final drive, checking

Axle oil in rear final drive, checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 59: Identifying Drip Tray V.A.G 1306
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• Drip tray V.A.G 1306

Fig. 60: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331
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• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Fig. 61: Removing Sealing Plug For Checking Transmission Fluid
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• Remove sealing plug for checking transmission fluid - arrow -.

Oil level is correct when rear final drive is filled up to lower edge of oil filler hole.

• Transmission oil specification: Capacities and specification - Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A4 2002 >, Cabriolet 2003 > , Audi A6 2005 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A6 2005 > , Audi A8 2004 > --> Code letters, aggregate allocation, ratios, capacities, Audi A8 2004 >

• Install screw plug - arrow - and tighten.

Tightening torque: 45 Nm

Rear final drive, removing and installing

Rear final drive, removing and installing

Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), overview --> Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), overview

Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing --> Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing

Rear final drive (Audi A8), overview --> Rear final drive (Audi A8), overview

Rear final drive (Audi A8), removing and installing --> Rear final drive (Audi A8), removing and installing

Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), overview

Fig. 62: Rear Final Drive (Audi A4 And Cabriolet, Audi A6), Overview
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1 - Subframe

• Removing and installing --> 42 - REAR SUSPENSION

2 - Hex bolt

3 - Hex bolt, 40 Nm

• For transmission support on subframe
• If present, replace nut

4 - Hex socket head bolt, 40 Nm

5 - Rear cross member

6 - Washer

7 - Nut

• Self-locking
• Replace
• Tightening torque --> 42 - REAR SUSPENSION

8 - Rear final drive

• Removing and installing --> Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing

9 - Drive axle

• Removing and installing --> 42 - REAR SUSPENSION

10 - Heat shield

11 - Hex socket head bolt, 25 Nm

12 - Transmission support

13 - Hex socket head bolt, 40 Nm

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

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 63: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Fig. 64: 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. 65: Loosening 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
  .

Fig. 66: 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. 67: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Remove driveshaft from rear final drive - arrows -.

Fig. 68: 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. 69: 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. 70: 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. 71: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts From Transmission Support
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• Remove securing bolts - arrows - from transmission support.

Fig. 72: 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. 73: 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.

Installing rear final drive - Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Rotate rear final drive to side.

Fig. 74: Lowering/Raising Rear Final Drive
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• Raise rear final drive and while doing this guide in drive axles on alternating sides.

Fig. 75: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts From Cross Member
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• First install mounting bolt - arrow A - by hand.
• Install mounting bolts - arrows B -.
• Tighten mounting bolts - arrow A - and - arrows B -.

Fig. 76: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts From Transmission Support
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• Tighten securing bolts of transmission support - arrows -.

Fig. 77: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive
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• Install drive axles --> 42 - REAR SUSPENSION .
• Install right and left shielding plates on rear final drive - arrows -.
• Replace seal on flange/driveshaft and tighten bolts of driveshaft to rear final drive, while doing this set markings to face each other.
• Check axle oil level in rear final drive --> Axle oil in rear final drive, checking.

• Install rear part of exhaust system -->
  • 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
  .

Rear final drive (Audi A8), overview

Fig. 78: Rear Final Drive (Audi A8), Overview
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Subframe

• Removing and installing --> 42 - REAR SUSPENSION

2 - Hex bolt

3 - Washer

4 - Nut, 40 Nm

• Self-locking
• Replace

5 - Hex socket head bolt, 55 Nm

6 - Rear tunnel brace

7 - Drive axle

• Removing and installing --> 42 - REAR SUSPENSION

8 - Heat shield

9 - Bolt and washer assembly, 25 Nm

10 - Transmission support

• Observe assembly sequence

11 - Hex socket head bolts, 40 Nm plus an additional 90° (¹ /₄ turn).

• Replace

12 - Hex socket head bolts, 40 Nm plus an additional 90° (¹ /₄ turn).

• Replace

13 - Not installed

14 - Not installed

15 - Not installed

16 - Not installed

17 - Rear final drive

• Removing and installing --> Rear final drive (Audi A8), removing and installing

18 - Nut

• Self-locking
• Replace
• Tightening torque --> 42 - REAR SUSPENSION

19 - Washer

20 - Hex bolt

Rear final drive (Audi A8), removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 79: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Fig. 80: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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

Removing

Observe general repair notes --> General Repair Notes.

Fig. 81: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Clamping Sleeves
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

• Remove rear part of exhaust system from clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 - -->
  • 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. 82: 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 - arrows A and B -.
• If these markings are not present, mark in color the position of driveshaft flange - arrow A - to rear final drive - arrow B -.

Fig. 83: Removing/Installing Mounting Bolts On Rear CV Joint And Driveshaft
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• Remove driveshaft from rear final drive - arrows -.

Fig. 84: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Rear Final Drive And Tie Up To Side
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• Tie up drive shaft to side - arrow -.

Fig. 85: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive
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• Remove heat shields on rear final drive - arrows -.
• Remove left and right drive axles.

Fig. 86: 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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• Set engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal mount V.A.G 1359/2 under rear final drive.

Fig. 87: Removing/Installing Bolts For Transmission Support
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• Remove bolts - arrows A and B - for transmission support.

Fig. 88: Removing/Installing Bolts For Rear Cross Member
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• Remove bolts - arrows - for rear cross member.

Fig. 89: Lowering/Raising Rear Final Drive
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• Lower rear final drive slightly.
• Rotate rear final drive slightly to side and while doing this pull drive axles out of flange shafts on alternating sides.
• Lower rear final drive completely.

Installing rear final drive - Audi A8

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Rotate final drive to the side.
• Raise rear final drive and while doing this guide in drive axles on alternating sides.

Fig. 90: Removing/Installing Bolts For Rear Cross Member
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• Tighten bolts - arrows -.

Fig. 91: Removing/Installing Bolts For Transmission Support
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• Install bolts - A - and - B - by hand (complete transmission support makes contact on final drive). Then, first tighten bolt - A - and then bolts - B -.

Fig. 92: Removing/Installing Right/Left Shielding Plates From Rear Final Drive
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• Install heat shields on rear final drive - arrows -.
• Replace seal on flange/driveshaft and tighten bolts of driveshaft to rear final drive, while doing this set markings to face each other.
• Check axle oil level in rear final drive --> Axle oil in rear final drive, checking.
• Install and adjust rear part of exhaust system free of stress -->
  • 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. 93: Removing/Installing Bolts For Rear Cross Member
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Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Rear final drive to rear cross member - arrows -	55

Fig. 94: Removing/Installing Bolts For Transmission Support
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Tightening torques

Rear final drive to transmission support - arrows A and B -	40 + 90° 1)2)
Heat shields to rear final drive	25
1) Replace bolts. 1) 90° corresponds to one quarter turn.

Oil seals for flange shafts, replacing

Oil seals for flange shafts, replacing

• Oil seals can only be replaced when transmission is removed.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 95: Puller T10037
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• Puller T10037

Fig. 96: Drift VW 295
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• Drift VW 295
• Driver T40108
• Sealing grease G 052 128 A1

Removing

• Observe general repair notes --> General Repair Notes.
• Remove rear final drive --> Rear final drive (Audi A4 and Cabriolet, Audi A6), removing and installing.

Remove right drive flange

• Place drip tray underneath.

Fig. 97: Threading Puller T10037 Tightly To Housing And Pulling Out Flange Shaft
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• Thread puller T10037 tightly to housing - arrow - and pull out flange shaft.

Remove left drive flange

• Place drip tray underneath.

Fig. 98: Threading Puller T10037 Tightly To Housing And Pulling Out Flange Shaft
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• Thread puller T10037 tightly to housing - arrow - and pull out flange shaft.

Fig. 99: Prying Out Sealing Ring With Suitable Lever
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• Pry out sealing ring with suitable lever.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installing right oil seal

• Coat outer edge of gasket with axle oil.
• Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 A1 .

Fig. 100: Driving In New Seal To Stop, Without Canting Seal
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• Drive in new seal to stop, without canting seal.

Installing left oil seal

• Coat outer edge of gasket with axle oil.
• Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 A1 .

Fig. 101: Driving In New Seal To Stop, Without Canting Seal
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• Drive in new seal to stop, without canting seal.

Fig. 102: Installing Right/Left Flange Shafts
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Install right and left flange shafts

• Drive in flange shaft using centering mandrel VW 295.
• Install rear final drive.
• Axle oil in rear final drive, checking --> Axle oil in rear final drive, checking.

Sealing ring for flange/driveshaft (rear final drive installed), replacing

Sealing ring for flange/driveshaft (rear final drive installed), replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 103: 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

Fig. 104: Puller VW 391
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• Puller VW 391

Fig. 105: Seal Driver-Frt Wheel Bearing 3143
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• Seal driver-frt wheel bearing 3143

Fig. 106: Identifying Extractor Hook T20143
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• Pulling hook T20143
• Driver T40109
• Sealing grease G 052 128 A1
• 2 hex bolts M 8 x 30

Removing

• Rear final drive installed

Observe general repair notes --> General Repair Notes.

Fig. 107: Loosening 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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• Disconnect driveshaft from rear final drive and tie up --> Driveshaft, disconnecting from rear final drive.

Fig. 108: 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.

Fig. 109: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts At Transmission Support
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• Remove securing bolts from transmission support - arrows -.
• Lower final drive carefully until flange/driveshaft is accessible.

Fig. 110: Removing/Installing Circlip
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• Remove circlip - arrow -.

CAUTION:

If circlip is over-stretched or damaged, it must be replaced by a new circlip of the same thickness.

• Install 2 hex bolts M 8 x 30 - arrow - in flange.
• Place drip tray underneath.

Fig. 111: Pulling Off Drive Shaft Flange Using Puller VW 391
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• Pull off drive shaft flange using puller VW 391.

Fig. 112: Pushing Oil Seal On Top, Outer Circumference Slightly Inward
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• Carefully push oil seal on top, outer circumference - arrow - slightly inward.

Fig. 113: Prying Out Obliquely Set Oil Seal
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• Then pry out obliquely set oil seal.

CAUTION:

Make sure that contact surface for shaft oil seal is not damaged on the drive pinion.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Coat outer edge of gasket with axle oil.
• Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 A1 .

Fig. 114: Driving In New Seal To Stop, Without Canting Seal
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• Drive in new seal to stop, without canting seal.
• Heat flange/driveshaft to a maximum of 80°.

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves

Fig. 115: Driving On Flange/Driveshaft Far Enough Until Circlip Can Be Installed
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• Drive on flange/driveshaft far enough until circlip can be installed.

Fig. 116: Removing/Installing Circlip
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• Install circlip - arrow -.

Fig. 117: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts At Transmission Support
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• Tighten securing bolts of transmission support - arrows -.
• Then install driveshaft to rear final drive.
• Axle oil in rear final drive, checking --> Axle oil in rear final drive, checking.
• Install rear part of exhaust system -->
  • 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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