Driveshaft, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Driveshaft Alignment Fixture 3139
• Pry Lever80 - 200
• Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Adapters T10172/5
• Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A with Engine/Gearbox Jack - Pin VAG1359/2
• High Temperature Grease G 000 633

Driveshaft, Removing

• Note the instructions, refer to DRIVESHAFT, SERVICING AND OVERVIEW .
• A twin-pillar lifting platform should be used when working on the driveshaft.

-- Separate the exhaust system at the clamping sleeves -arrows-.

-- Remove the rear crossbrace -1-, if equipped.

-- Remove the rear section of the exhaust system -2-, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERVIEW .

Audi A6:

-- Remove the heat shield -3- from the vehicle underbody -arrows-.

Audi A4 and Audi Cabriolet:

-- Pry off the heat shield mountings -A- over the center bearing.

-- Remove the screws on the center bearing -B-. Support the driveshaft when doing this.

-- Remove the heat shield while supporting the driveshaft.

-- Install the bolts for the center bearing -B- hand-tight.

All Vehicles:

-- Remove bolts on the front exhaust pipes -1 and 2-, if equipped.

-- Remove the heat shield -A- from the transmission -arrows-.

-- Make sure there is a marking on the driveshaft and on the flange/driveshaft on the rear final drive -arrows A and B-.

-- If this marking is not present, then mark in color the position of driveshaft flange -arrow A- to rear final drive -arrow B-.

-- Attach the Driveshaft Alignment Fixture 3139 and tighten the plastic nuts.