1997 AUDI S4 engine

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Rear final drive, removing and
installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

Universal support V.A.G 1359/2
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Removing

- Remove rear section of exhaust system
(rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s)):

Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo
Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26


- Remove heat shield above driveshaft.
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- Check gear oil in rear final drive Page 39
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80
.

- Align exhaust system free of stress.

Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V
BiTurbo
Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26


Tightening torques

Component

Nm
Driveshaft to final drive
(drive flange) 55
Front cross member for rear final drive to
body 40
Front cross member for rear final drive and
exhaust bracket to body 23
Rear cross member for rear final drive to
subframe
50
Rear cross member to rear final drive
55
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Rear final drive, securing to repair stand


Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

Engine/transmission support VW 540

- Secure complete rear final drive to a repair stand with engine and
transmission support VW 540.
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