AUX AUDI A6 1998 C5 / 2.G 01E Transmission Final Driveshaft Service Workshop Manual

39-68

Driveshaft, removing and installing


Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

Assembly appliance 3405

- Observe notes Page 39
-64
.

Removing

- If fitted, remove cross piece below exhaust
system.

- Remove rear section of exhaust system
(rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s)):

Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo
Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26

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Radial run-out at driveshaft flange and
marking, measuring


Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

Universal dial gauge bracket VW 387
Lifting tackle 2024 A
Dial gauge
M10 x 85 bolt

Note:
The radial run-out must always be measured
when the drive flange housing is removed.
Remove old paint marking and make new
marking.
If a new driveshaft is being installed and the
marking on the drive flange of the rear final
drive is no longer visible, the point of maximum
radial run-out must be measured with a dial
gauge and marked with paint.
The paint marking on the driveshaft is then
brought into alignment with this paint marking
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Driveshaft, adjusting


Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

Adjustments should be carried out with care, because a badly adjusted
driveshaft is often the cause of vibration and droning.
Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26

Assembly appliance 3405
- Observe notes Page 39
-64
.
- If fitted, remove cross-piece below exhaust system.
- Remove rear section of exhaust system (rearward of exhaust pipe
clamp(s)): - Remove heat shields above driveshaft.
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