1997 AUDI A4 torque

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Tightening torques

Component
Nm
Driveshaft to transmission
(Output flange) 55
Driveshaft to final drive
(Input flange) 55
Center driveshaft support to body 23
Heat shield for driveshaft to transmission 23
Crossmember to body 25
Nuts for clamping sleeve 40
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Notes:

Always measure radial run-out if torque tube
has been removed. Make new color marking
and remove old color marking.
If a new driveshaft is installed and the color
marking on the drive flange of the rear final
drive is no longer visible, location of largest
radial run-out must be determined and marked
with a color marking.
Align this colored dot with colored dot on
driveshaft page 39
-83
.

Radial run-out can also be measured with the
rear final drive installed, for this the driveshaft
must be disconnected from the rear final drive.
Observe notes page 39
-73
.

- Remove left front bolt at transmission mount for
rear final drive.

- Remove strap from 2024A engine sling and tighten at empty hole using
an M10 x 85 mm -2- bolt. Place 5 M12 nuts -1- under strap.
- Bolt VW387 dial gauge holder to strap in this position.
- Set dial indicator onto ground diameter (arrow) in driveshaft flange and
set to "0" with 1 mm preload.
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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the
following:

- Install exhaust system free of stress:

Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26; removing and installing exhaust
system
Tightening torques

Component
Nm
Center driveshaft support to body 23
Crossmember to body 25
Nuts for clamping sleeve 40
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