light AUDI A8 2001 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Drive Shaft Service Workshop Manual

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- Remove mounting bolts for both driveshaft
flanges.

- Remove upper three mounting bolts for each
driveshaft constant velocity joint.

- Back off mounting bolts for center support
slightly.

Only for carbon fiber driveshafts:

Spacer pieces are attached to 3405 alignment fixture via a chain.
Arrow -A- points in direction of travel.
WARNING!
Assembly tool must rest on both steel rings -1- before tightening
plastic nut -A-. If that is not the case, the surface of the carbon fiber
driveshaft can be damaged and must be replaced see Important
notes Page 39
-74
- Place spacer pieces -2- onto 3405 alignment fixture (distance
dimension = 10 mm).
- Using spacer pieces -2-, hook in 3405 alignment fixture according to
illustration.
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Driveshaft, adjusting


Special tools and equipment

Adjustments must be made very carefully as a poorly adjusted driveshaft
is usually the cause of vibrations and humming noises.
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; removing and
installing exhaust system
3405 alignment fixture
- Observe notes page 39
-73
.
- Remove crossmember below exhaust system if installed.
- Remove rear part of exhaust system starting at clamp to gain access to
the driveshaft: - Remove heat shields above driveshaft.
- Release mounting bolts for center support slightly.
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