This article applies to 2002-2004 A4 models with the 01V 5-Speed automatic transaxle.
This article applies to 2002-2004 A4 models with 6 Speed manual transaxle.
The manual transmission 01E AWD is installed in the Audi A4 as an optional equipment 6-speed transmission in conjunction with the 3.0L V6 engine.
This driveshaft differs from previous versions in that the center support bearing has dust covers.
TRANSAXLE (AUTOMATIC)
Transmission code letters are given on type plate at bottom of the automatic transmission (arrow). (Scheme 1)
The transmission code letters are also listed on the vehicle data plates.
Scheme 1
TRANSAXLE (MANUAL)
The code letters of the transmission are engraved on the lower part of the transmission cover and are also engraved on the vehicle data plates. For identification locations on transaxle, see list below.
- Code letters and consecutive serial numbers (arrow 1). (Scheme 2)
- Manual transmission 01E (arrow 2). (Scheme 3)
Note. The transaxle code letters are also included on the vehicle data stickers.
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
Note. Driveshaft may be bent without force up to stop of the central constant velocity joint. Further bending may cause damage to the joint. Only store and transport driveshaft extended.
Note. No repair work can be carried out on the driveshaft with the exception of removing, installing and adjusting. If the driveshaft is only detached at the transmission or from rear final drive then the driveshaft is to be tied-up at the constant velocity joint. The driveshaft may also be bent without force up to the stop of the central constant velocity joint, if necessary.
Note. Prior to removal mark the position of all parts in relation to each other. Reinstall in the same positions otherwise the imbalance will be excessive; the bearings could be damaged and humming noises may occur.
Note. If complaints are received (noises, vibrations), it is essential to check the radial run-out to drive flange at the rear final drive. A correct adjustment may repair the problem. See DRIVE FLANGE/DRIVESHAFT RADIAL DEVIATION: MEASURING & IDENTIFYING .
Note. For fastener tightening specifications, see TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
To identify driveshaft components (Scheme 4)
Scheme 4
Special Tools
Assembly tool 3139. (Scheme 5) Pressing lever 80-200. (Scheme 6) Bolt M8 x 30 (2x).
Scheme 5
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Scheme 8
Scheme 9
- Remove rear section of exhaust system as from clamp(s).
- Use the press lever 80-200 to pry off rear attachments -A- of the heat shield for the driveshaft. (Scheme 7) Unscrew securing bolts -B- for the center bearing.
- Remove heat shield. Continue supporting the driveshaft. Screw in securing bolts for the center bearing again hand-tight.
- Remove heat shield for driveshaft off the transmission -arrows-. (Scheme 8)
- Check for a factory marking (colored dot) on the driveshaft and on the driveshaft flange on the final drive at the rear. (Scheme 9) If no colored dot is present, mark the position of the driveshaft flange -arrow A- relative to the rear final drive -arrow B- with a colored dot. (Scheme 9)
- Screw in bolt -3- M10 x 100 into rear final drive. (Scheme 10) To loosen the bolts -1- of the rear and front driveshaft, counterhold with an assembly lever -2-. (Scheme 10)
- Remove the three upper securing bolts from each constant velocity joint on the driveshaft.
- Engage assembly device 3139 and tighten plastic nuts. (Scheme 11)
- Remove the three remaining securing bolts from the constant velocity joints at the front and rear. Push back constant velocity joints of the driveshaft until limit stop.
- Remove the securing bolts -arrows- for the intermediate bearing and remove the driveshaft with the assembly device. (Scheme 12)
Installation
- To avoid imbalance, the flanges of the driveshaft -arrow A- and of the rear final drive -arrow B- must be installed so that the factory color markings or the markings made subsequently are in line. (Scheme 9)
- If a new driveshaft is installed and if the factory color marking on the flange of the rear final drive is no longer visible, the radial run-out on the driveshaft flange must be measured and the color marking on the driveshaft placed in line with the new marking on the flange. (Scheme 9)
- Replace gaskets on flange shafts (detach protective foil and stick gasket onto flange shaft). Remove the old and dry high-temperature grease from the constant velocity joints and the flanges for the driveshaft. Replace with the exact same quantity of new high-temperature grease G 000 633.
- Note the installation position of the driveshaft: The central constant velocity joint is located behind the center bearing facing toward the rear final drive.
- It is essential that the locking fluid remaining in the threads in the flange shafts on the transmission and rear final drive is cleaned out after removing the driveshaft. Otherwise there is a danger that the new bolts will seize when they are screwed in and then shear if they have to removed later. The threaded holes can be cleaned with a thread tap.
Note. For fastener tightening specifications, see TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
| CAUTION | Replace driveshaft bolts (self-locking). |
Scheme 10
- Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
- Install driveshaft and attach bolts for constant velocity joint.
- Screw in securing bolts -arrows- for the center bearing hand-tight. (Scheme 12)
- Screw in bolt -3- M10 x 100 into rear final drive. To tighten the bolts -1- of the rear and front driveshaft, counterhold with an assembly lever -2-. (Scheme 10)
- Remove assembly device 3139. Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- for the center bearing. (Scheme 12)
- Install heat shield -2-. (Scheme 13) Continue supporting the driveshaft. Screw in securing bolts -4- for the left and right center bearing several turns. (Scheme 13) Secure the heat shield -2- on right and left at the center bearing -3- using bolts -1- (M8x30).
- Tighten securing bolts -2- for the center bearing. Install the rear securing clips for the heat shield. Remove bolts -1-, (if installed). see scheme 14
- Install exhaust system and align stress-free.
Universal dial indicator bracket VW 387. see scheme 15 Dial indicator. Bolt M10 x 85.
Scheme 11
Driveshaft Notes
- The radial run-out must always be measured when the driveshaft flange on the rear final drive has been removed. Affix a new colored dot and remove the old color marking.
- If a new driveshaft is installed and if the marking on the flange shaft of the rear final drive is no longer visible, the position of maximum radial run-out must be determined and marked by a colored dot.
- The colored dot on the driveshaft is positioned opposite the above colored dot.
- The radial run-out can be measured when rear final drive is installed but the driveshaft must be disconnected at rear final drive.
Measuring Radial Runout
Note. The radial deviation can also be measured with final drive installed, by separating driveshaft at final drive. (Scheme 4)
Scheme 12
- Secure universal dial indicator retainer VW 387 with dial indicator at rear final drive. see scheme 16 Position dial indicator on ground diameter in driveshaft flange -arrow- and set to "0" with 1 mm preload. see scheme 16
- Rotate the differential by turning the two rear wheels (left and right-hand flange shafts) simultaneously in one direction until the driveshaft flange has undergone one complete revolution.
- Mark the position of greatest radial run-out on flange exterior by a colored dot (equates to greatest distance from rotational axis). see scheme 16 Remove old marking from driveshaft flange.
- Install driveshaft. See «INSTALLATION»(/audi/a4/b6-2000-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#driveshaft-universal-joints-01v-awd-transaxle__installation).
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Note. Replace driveshaft socket-head bolts during reassembly.
