2000 AUDI A6 01E Transmission Final Driveshaft Service Workshop Manual

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The following shims are available:

Dimension -a-
(mm) Shim thickness
(mm)
0-3.0 -
3.1-5.0 2
5.1-7.0 4
7.1-9.0 6
9.1-11.0 8
11.1-13.0 10

- Install the correct shims on both sides.
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Aligning driveshaft longitudinally

- Using assembly appliance, push driveshaft toward rear as far as it will
go.
- Mark position of center mounting on body (arrow -A-).
- Using assembly appliance, push driveshaft toward front as far as it will
go.
- Mark position of center mounting on body (arrow -B-).
- Align driveshaft -arrow C-.

The center mounting must be positioned centrally between the
markings -A- and -B-
- Install securing bolts of driveshaft center mounting and previously
determined shims and tighten.
- Remove assembly appliance.
- Install heat shield above driveshaft.
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The remaining installation steps are carried out in
the reverse order of removal. Note the following
points:

- Align exhaust system free of stress.

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Tightening torques

Component
Nm
Driveshaft center mounting to body 23
Cross member to body 25
Nuts for clamps 40
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