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

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Driveshaft, servicing

Note:

Observe general repair instructions Page 00
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Do not bend the driveshaft more than 25 at the
central joint, otherwise the universal joint will be
damaged.

Only store and transport driveshaft extended.
No repair work can be carried out on the
driveshaft with the exception of removing,
installing and adjusting.
If the driveshaft is only detached at the
transmission or from rear final drive then the
driveshaft is to be tied-up or supported at the
constant velocity joint.
Before removing, mark the position of the rear
driveshaft joint in relation to the flange on the
rear final drive. Reinstall in the same position,
otherwise this can cause excessive imbalance,
bearing damage and droning noise.
If complaints are received (noises, vibrations), it
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12 -
Lock plate
13 -
Constant velocity joint
Maximum permissible angle of deflection
8
14 -
Gasket
Always replacePull off backing foil, and stick self-adhesive
side of gasket to drive flange. Remove grease from drive flange
15 -
Transmission
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- Loosen securing bolts on both driveshaft
flanges.

- Unscrew three upper securing bolts on each
driveshaft constant velocity joint.

- Loosen securing bolts of center driveshaft
mounting slightly.

Note:
Never fit assembly appliance onto balance plates.
Note:
Only transport and store driveshaft when extended. - Attach assembly appliance 3405 and tighten the plastic nuts.
- Remove securing bolts of flange to transmission and to rear final drive
as well as securing bolts of center driveshaft mounting.
- Slide driveshaft together toward rear final drive. Constant velocity joints
move along their axis.
- Guide out driveshaft with assembly appliance past transmission flange.
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Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order,
when doing this note the following:

Note:

It is essential that the locking fluid remaining in
the threads in the drive flanges on the
transmission and rear final drive is cleaned out
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 removed later.
The threaded holes can be cleaned with a
thread tap.
Replace the gaskets on the drive flanges
(remove backing foil and stick gaskets onto
drive flange; make sure that the surfaces are
free of grease).

To prevent imbalance, the flanges on the driveshaft -A- and on the
rear final drive -B- must be installed so that the factory markings (or
the markings made on removal) are in alignment (arrows). If a new driveshaft is being installed and the factory paint marking on
the rear final drive flange is no longer visible, the radial run-out at the
flange for the driveshaft must be measured Page 39
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paint marking on the driveshaft must be aligned with the marking on
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- Adjust driveshaft after installing Page 39
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- Align exhaust system free of stress.

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Tightening torques

Component
Nm
Driveshaft to transmission
(output flange) 55
Driveshaft to final drive
(input flange) 55
Driveshaft center mounting to body 23
Heat shield for driveshaft to transmission 23
Cross member to body 25
Nuts for clamp 40
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