1998 AUDI A4 Suspension Rear Axle All Wheel Drive Workshop Manual

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Note:
Insert hex head of 3291 assembly device into the recess in the 3291/4
tubular section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers
and to the threaded stem. Fig. 1 Pulling out front bonded rubber bushing from subframe
- Assemble 3291/4 tubular section (pay attention to recesses) together
with 3291 assembly device at right angle to subframe.
- Attach two brass washers in such a way that annular grooves are next
to one another (3291 assembly device). Install washer and screw on
nut.
- Pull out bonded rubber bushing by turning nut.
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Note:
Insert hex head of 3291 assembly device into the recess of 3291/5 tubular
section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers and to
the assembly device. Fig. 2 Pressing in front bonded rubber bushing in subframe
- Apply lubricant (e.g. G 294 421 A1) when pressing in bonded rubber
bushings.
- Assemble 3291/1 thrust piece to bonded rubber bushing and insert at
right angle into hole in subframe using 3291/5 tubular section (pay
attention to recesses) and 3291 assembly device.
- Attach two brass washers with annular grooves facing one another and
to 3291 assembly device.
- Install washer and screw on nut.
- Press in bonded rubber bushing fully by turning nut.
- While pulling in, hold 3291/1 thrust piece or bonded rubber bushing
by hand to prevent turning.
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Note:
Insert hex nut of 3291 assembly device into recess in 3291/2 tubular
section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers and to
the assembly device. Fig. 3 Pulling out rear bonded rubber bushing from subframe
- Assemble 3291/2 tubular section together with 3291 assembly device
at right angle to subframe.
- Attach two brass washers with annular grooves next to one another
and to 3291 assembly device. Install washers and screw on nut.
- Pull out bonded rubber bushing by turning nut.
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Note:
Insert hex nut of 3291 assembly device into recess in 3291/3 tubular
section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers and to
the assembly device. Fig. 4 Pressing in rear bonded rubber bushing in subframe
- Apply lubricant (e.g. G 294 421 A1) when pressing in bonded rubber
bushings.
- Attach 3291/1 thrust piece to bonded rubber bushing and insert at right
angle into hole in subframe using 3291/3 tubular section and 3291
assembly device.
- Attach two brass washers with annular grooves next to one another
and to 3291 assembly device.
- Install washer and screw on nut.
- Press in bonded rubber bushing fully by turning nut.
- While pulling in, hold 3291/1 thrust piece or bonded rubber bushing
by hand to prevent turning.
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Note:
The kidney-shaped recesses (arrows) must be parallel to the center line of
the vehicle. Max. deviation of 10 to left or right is permissible. Fig. 5 Installation positions of bonded rubber bushings in rear
subframe
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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!

Do not deflect the isolating element at the
front exhaust pipe more than 10 otherwise it
could become damaged.
- Remove rear heat shield for driveshaft.

- If applicable, suspend exhaust pipe together
with three-way catalytic converter from
driveshaft center bearing.
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- Check for factory markings (colored dots -arrows-) for aligning drive
flange on driveshaft -A- to drive flange on rear final drive -B-. If
necessary, apply colored dots (arrows).
- Remove bolts from drive flange.

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Note:
If the same rear axle is to be re-installed, only disconnect the parking
brake cables at the parking brake lever, underbody and at the fuel tank.
Leave the parking brake cables in position at the rear axle and at the
brake calipers. - Support driveshaft using wire attached to underside of vehicle (arrows)
and place wooden block -1- below driveshaft.
- Remove parking brake cables:
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