lock AUDI S4 1998 B5 / 1.G 01E Transmission Final Drive Rear Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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Note:
The cross member -1- need not be removed.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this observe the
following:
Note: - Unscrew securing bolts -B- and -C- of rear cross member on rear final
drive.
- Lower final drive on transmission jack.
Always replace self-locking nuts.It is essential to clean out the locking fluid remaining in the threads in
the drive flange on the rear final drive after removing the driveshaft.
Otherwise there is a danger that the new bolts will seize when they
are screwed in and then shear if they have to be removed later. The threaded holes can be cleaned with a thread tap.Replace gasket between driveshaft and drive flange (pull off backing
foil and stick gasket onto drive flange). Surface must be free of
grease. Replace driveshaft bolts (self-locking).
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Note: - Raise final drive with transmission jack until both drive axles can be
connected.
- Lightly tighten securing bolts for drive axles.
- Lift final drive and bolt to cross member and final drive support.
- Bolt on driveshaft Page 39
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To prevent imbalance, the flanges on the driveshaft -A- and on the
rear final drive -B- must be installed so that the paint markings are in
alignment (arrows). After removing the driveshaft from the rear final drive, the additional
balance disk (thick washer) that may be located between the lock
plate and the bolt head must not be reinstalled. Always replace all
flange bolts after disassembling. Replace driveshaft bolts (self-locking).
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