Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Overview - Rear Final Drive: Notes
2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Notes
- Subframe
- Removing and Installing, refer to SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD OVERVIEW, FWD .
- Hex Bolt
- Hex Bolt
- 40 Nm
- For the transmission support to the subframe
- Replace the nut, if equipped
- Hex Socket Bolts
- 40 Nm
- Rear Crossmember
- Washer
- Nut
- Self-locking
- Replace
- Tightening specification .
- Rear Final Drive
- Removing and installing, refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Secure at assembly bracket, refer to Fig 2
- Driveshaft
- Removing and Installing .
- Shield
- Allen Head Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Transmission Support
- Hex Socket Bolts
- 40 Nm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.