1997 AUDI A4 engine

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Rear axle, removing and installing (all-
wheel-drive vehicles)


Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary
items

VAG1752/1 spring compressor
VAG1752/3 adaptor with protective linings
VAG1383A engine/transmission lifter
VAG1359/2 universal mount

Removing

- Remove rear center console:

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- Remove both rear wheels.

- Disconnect exhaust system at clamp and
remove rear section of exhaust system.
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CAUTION!
Be careful not to damage the edge of the wheelhousing. - While coil spring is still compressed, remove bolts (arrows) from
suspension strut mounting bracket.
- Swivel suspension strut outward at top and relieve coil spring tension.
- Using above procedure, remove suspension strut from opposite side.
- Remove exhaust system bracket from rear final drive.

CAUTION!
Be careful not to damage the fuel tank. - Support final drive using VAG1383A engine/transmission lifter and
VAG1359/2 universal mount.
- Secure rear final drive with strap.
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- Align exhaust system free of stress:
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- Replace four subframe bolts and washers.

Installation position of washers: ribbed side
facing upward

Tightening torques

Component/location
Tightening
torque
Subframe to body 110 Nm (81 ft
lb) + 1/4-turn
(90 )1) Suspension strut mounting
bracket to body 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Drive shaft to rear final
drive M8 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Rear final drive front
crossmember to body M10 40 Nm (30 ft
lb)
Rear final drive front
crossmember (with
exhaust system bracket)
to body M8 20 Nm (15 ft
lb)
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