differential AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Rear Final Drive Remove Install Workshop Manual

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- Check for factory color marking on driveshaft. If not, mark position of
driveshaft flange (arrow -A-) in relation to drive flange in rear final drive
(arrow -B-) with color marking.
- Remove mounting bolts from driveshaft flange.

Note:
If the driveshaft cannot be pushed up past the flange, tie up the driveshaft
after lowering the differential. When lowering the driveshaft, protect it from
dropping and note permissible bend angle of the driveshaft Notes,
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- Tie driveshaft to parking brake cable using wire.
- Disconnect left and right driveaxles from final drive.
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- Align exhaust system free of stress.
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Tightening torques

Component

Tightening
torque
Driveshaft to final drive 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Front crossmember for final drive
to body 40 Nm (30 ft
lb)
Front crossmember for differential
with mounting bracket for exhaust
system to body 23 Nm (17 ft
lb)
Rear crossmember for final drive
to subframe 50 Nm (37 ft
lb)
Rear crossmember to final drive 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Drive axle to drive flange M8 40 Nm (30 ft
lb)
M10 80 Nm (59 ft
lb)
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