1999 AUDI S4 manual

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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 whether there is a factory marking (paint spot) on the driveshaft.
If not, mark the position of the driveshaft flange -A- in relation to the
rear final drive (arrow -B-) with paint.
- Unscrew bolts from driveshaft flange.

Note:
If it is not possible to push the driveshaft up and off the flange, lower the
final drive before tying up the driveshaft. When lowering the final drive,
prevent the driveshaft from dropping down, and do not bend the center
joint further than the maximum angle permitted Page 39
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- Secure driveshaft to parking brake cable bracket with wire.
- Disconnect left and right-hand drive axles from rear final drive.
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- Check gear oil in rear final drive Page 39
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- 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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