check AUDI A4 2001 B5 / 1.G 01V Transmission Rear Final Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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- Check whether there is a factory marking (color marking) on the
driveshaft. If not, mark location of driveshaft flange -A- to rear final
drive -B- with color.
- Remove mounting bolts of driveshaft flange.

Note:
If the driveshaft cannot be pressed upward past the flange, tie up
driveshaft after lowering final drive. When lowering, secure driveshaft
against falling down and note permissible bending angle of driveshaft
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Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 42;
Component allocation of rear axle (All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles); Drive axle, removing and installing
- Tie up driveshaft at mount for parking brake cable using wire.
- Loosen left or right drive axle from rear final drive
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Notes: - Using transmission hoist, lift up final drive until both drive axles can be
flanged on.
- Lightly tighten drive axle securing bolts.
- Lift final drive and bolt to crossmember and final drive mount.
- Bolting in driveshaft page 39
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Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; removing and
installing exhaust system To prevent imbalance, driveshaft flanges -A- and rear final drive
flanges -B- must be installed so that the color markings are aligned
(arrows). After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional
balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and
bolt head may not be reinstalled. Replace driveshaft bolts (self-locking).
- Checking gear oil in rear final drive page 39
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- Install exhaust system free of stress:
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