Rear Final Drive 0bc (coupe) Audi A5 I

REAR FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL, CHECKING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Drip Tray

Remove the plug to check the transmission fluid level -arrow-.

Scheme 169

The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up to the lower edge of the filler hole.

1. Transmission oil specification, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#general-technical-data-rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe)

Install the plug -arrow- and tighten it.

Tightening specification: 30 Nm

DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW

Note. General repair instructions, refer to REPAIR INFORMATION . No repair work can be carried out on the driveshaft with the exception of removing, installing and adjusting. Always store and transport the driveshaft in its extended position. The driveshaft can be bent as far as the end stop of the center joint provided that no force is used. Bending the joint forcibly to the end stop can damage the center joint and/or the protective boot. If the driveshaft is separated only from the transmission or the rear final drive, the driveshaft must be tied up by the end or otherwise supported. If necessary, the driveshaft can be bent as far as the end stop of the center joint provided that no force is used. Mark the position of all the parts to each other before removing them. Install in the same position otherwise the imbalance will be excessive and the bearings could get damaged causing rumbling noises. Use the counterhold tool Touareg V10 T10172 with the adapter T10172/5 to loosen or tighten the driveshaft bolts. After detaching the driveshaft from the rear final drive, do not reinstall the balance disc (thicker washer between the backing plate and multi-point socket bolt), if applicable. If there are concerns (noises, vibrations), check the adjustment before replacing the driveshaft.

Scheme 170

1. Rear Final Drive Removing and installing, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe)
2. Gasket Replace a damaged seal. A seal for which the rubber coating has come loose must be replaced Clean the flange shaft and position the gasket Pay no attention to the different colored sides for the installation
3. Driveshaft Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-bolted-on-transmission-side) On transmission, removing and installing, refer to «TRANSMISSION FLANGE INSTALLED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__transmission-flange-installed-on-transmission-side) Removing and installing on the rear final drive, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-removing-from-rear-final-drive)
4. Balance Disc Not on every vehicle May be installed between the multi-point socket bolt, refer to item 5 and the backing plate, refer to item 6 on the rear final drive. If fitted, balance disc must not be installed when driveshaft has been detached from rear final drive.
5. Bolt Always replace Self-locking Always clean the threaded holes in the flange shafts. Use a thread tap. On the rear final drive Tightening specification and sequence (Scheme 171)at the transmission 30 Nm + 90° turn
6. Backing Plate
7. Intermediate Bearing
8. Bolt 20 Nm
9. Transmission

Scheme 171

1. Always replace the driveshaft bolts -1-.
2. Counter hold using the counterhold tool Touareg V10 T10172 and adapter T10172/5.

Tighten the bolts -1- in 3 steps

Scheme 172

Tighten the bolts -arrows- to 24 Nm.

DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW

Note. General repair instructions, refer to REPAIR INFORMATION. The attached driveshaft can only be separated from the transmission if it is completely removed. No repair work can be carried out on the driveshaft with the exception of removing, installing and adjusting. Always store and transport the driveshaft in its extended position. The driveshaft can be bent as far as the end stop of the center joint provided that no force is used. Bending the joint forcibly to the end stop can damage the center joint and/or the protective boot. If the driveshaft is separated only from the transmission or the rear final drive, the driveshaft must be tied up or supported. If necessary, the driveshaft can be bent as far as the end stop of the center joint provided that no force is used. Use the counterhold tool Touareg V10 T10172 with the adapter T10172/5 to loosen or tighten the driveshaft bolts. Always remove or install driveshaft horizontally from the transmission output shaft. Tightening sequence for the attaching the driveshaft to the rear final drive. see scheme 6

Should there be complaints (noise, vibration), do the following before replacing the driveshaft

1. Make sure the center bearing is free of tension.
2. Remove the driveshaft bolts from the rear final drive. Attaching the driveshaft following the tightening sequence. see scheme 6

Scheme 173

1. Transmission
2. Hose Clamp Replace
3. Driveshaft Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-mounted-on-transmission-side). Removing and installing on the rear final drive, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-removing-from-rear-final-drive)
4. Backing Plate
5. Bolt Self-locking Always replace. The threads in the flange shaft on the rear final drive must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Use a thread tap to clean. Tightening specification and sequence see scheme 6
6. Gasket Replace a damaged seal. A seal for which the rubber coating has come loose must be replaced Clean the flange shaft and position the gasket Pay no attention to the different colored sides for the installation
7. Rear Final Drive Removing and installing, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe).
8. Intermediate Bearing
9. Bolt 20 Nm

1. Always replace the driveshaft bolts -1-.
2. Counter hold using the counterhold tool Touareg V10 T10172 and adapter T10172/5.

Tighten the bolts -1- in 3 steps

Tighten the bolts -arrows- to 24 Nm.

Scheme 174

1. Subframe Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-coupe) .
2. Bolt 95 Nm
3. Bolt 55 Nm
4. Bolt 55 Nm Depending on the date of manufacture for the balance weight mounting «BALANCE WEIGHT ON THE REAR FINAL DRIVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe)
5. Heat Shield
6. Bolt 20 Nm
7. Driveshaft Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-coupe) .
8. Rear Final Drive Versions with balance weight «BALANCE WEIGHT ON THE REAR FINAL DRIVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe) All Vehicles except for Audi A8 and Q5 Hybrid removing and installing, refer to «REAR FINAL DRIVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe) Audi A8 removing and installing, refer to Audi Q5 Hybrid removing and installing, refer to
9. Driveshaft Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-bolted-on-transmission-side) and «DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-mounted-on-transmission-side) Removing and installing on the rear final drive, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-removing-from-rear-final-drive)
10. Crossmember

Scheme 175

1. Bolt 22 Nm
2. Balance Weight Depending on the date of manufacture
3. Rear Final Drive All Vehicles except for Audi A8 and Q5 Hybrid removing and installing, refer to «REAR FINAL DRIVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe) Audi A8, removing and installing, refer to Audi Q5 Hybrid removing and installing, refer to
4. Crossmember
5. Balance Weight Depending on the vehicle
6. Bolt Tightening specification, refer to item 4
7. Balance Weight Depending on the date of manufacture
8. Washer
9. Bolt Tightening specification, refer to item 4

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Driveshaft to Rear Final Drive - Tightening Specification and Sequence

1. Always replace the driveshaft bolts -1-.
2. Counter hold using the Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 and adapter T10172/5.

Tighten the bolts -1- in 3 steps

DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139
2. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapters T10172/5
3. Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A with Universal Support V.A.G 1359/2
4. High temperature grease G 000 633

REMOVING

1. Note the instructions, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-bolts-on-transmission-side-overview) .
2. A twin-pillar lifting platform should be used when working on the driveshaft.

Note. Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe by more than 10° or it will be damaged.

Loosen the clamping sleeve(s) -arrows- and separate the exhaust system.

Tie the exhaust pipe(s) to the underbody.

Remove the rear section of the exhaust system -2-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Description and Operation .

Scheme 176

Note. A second technician is needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

Audi A4 and Audi A5

Remove the crossmember -1-.

Remove the heat shield -3- -arrows-.

Audi Q5

Scheme 177

Remove the front -2- and rear -3- crossmembers.

Remove the heat shield -1-.

All Vehicles

Scheme 178

Remove the heat shield -A- from the transmission -arrows-, if applicable.

Check whether there is a color dot on the driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft on the rear final drive -arrow A- and -arrow B

Scheme 179

If one of these markings is no longer visible (for example -arrow A- on the driveshaft), then mark the missing point in color.

1. The dot on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- are on one line.

Attach the 3139 with and tighten the plastic nuts.

Scheme 180

Note. Never place the 3139 on the balance plates.

Remove the driveshaft intermediate bearing mounting bolts -arrows-.

Scheme 181

Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counter holding them with the T10172 and T10172/5.

Scheme 182

Remove the driveshaft from the transmission and support it with the V.A.G 1383 A.

Remove the bolts -1- (quantity: 6) from the rear CV joint.

Use the T10172 and T10172/5

Remove the driveshaft.

Note. Always transport and store driveshaft in its extended position.

INSTALLING

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following

1. Remove the old, dry high-temperature grease from the CV joints and the driveshaft flanges. Fill with the exact same amount of new high temperature grease G 000 633.
2. Always remove any remaining locking fluid from thread bores in drive flanges for transmission driveshaft and for rear final drive. Use a thread tap to clean the threads. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.
3. After removing the driveshaft from the rear final drive, do not install the additional balance washer (thicker washer) that may be between the lock plate and bolt.
4. Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).
5. Note the installation position of the driveshaft: The CV joint is located behind the center bearing facing the rear final drive.
6. Check the driveshaft seal on the rear final drive flange and the transmission for damage (bent, rubber layer worn off) and replace if damaged. Replace the damaged seal.

Install the driveshaft while paying attention to the rear final drive

1. The dots on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.
2. Maximum difference between the markings: 30°.

Install the new bolts all the way in by hand but do not tighten them.

Install the bolts -arrows- just far enough so that the so the center bearing can still be moved.

Tighten the bolts -1- on the rear driveshaft. Follow the tightening sequence (Scheme 171)

Tighten the bolts on the front driveshaft. Tightening specification, refer to item 5 .

Remove the 3139.

Tighten the driveshaft center bearing on the body without tension. Tightening specification, refer to item 8 .

Tighten the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification (Scheme 172)

Install the heat shield -1-.

Install the front -2- and rear -3- crossmembers. Refer to Description and Operation .

Reconnect exhaust system making sure it is not under stress. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Removal and Installation .

TRANSMISSION FLANGE INSTALLED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapters T10172/5
2. High temperature grease G 000 633

REMOVING DRIVESHAFT

1. Note the instructions, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-bolts-on-transmission-side-overview) .
2. A twin-pillar lifting platform should be used when working on the driveshaft.

Note. Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe by more than 10° or it will be damaged.

Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2- disconnect the exhaust system.

Tie the exhaust pipe(s) to the underbody.

Remove the heat shield -A- from the transmission -arrows-, if applicable.

Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counter holding them with the T10172 and T10172/5.

Secure the driveshaft to the underbody.

INSTALLING DRIVESHAFT

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following

1. Remove the old, dry high-temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of new high temperature grease G 000 633.
2. The threads in the flange shaft on the transmission must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Use a thread tap to clean the threads. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.
3. Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).

Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage and replace if damaged.

Install driveshaft and the new CV joint bolts.

Tighten the bolts on the front driveshaft. Tightening specification, refer to item 5 .

1. Use the T10172 with the T10172/5 to do this.

Tighten the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification (Scheme 172)

Install the exhaust system and align it without tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Removal and Installation .

DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapters T10172/5
2. High temperature grease G 000 633

1. Note the instructions, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-bolts-on-transmission-side-overview) .
2. A twin-pillar lifting platform should be used when working on the driveshaft.

Note. Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe by more than 10° or it will be damaged.

Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2- disconnect the exhaust system.

Tie the exhaust pipe(s) to the underbody.

Note. A second technician is needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

Remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Description and Operation .

Check whether there is a color dot on the driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft on the rear final drive -arrow A- and -arrow B

If one of these dots is no longer visible (for example -arrow A- on the driveshaft), then make a mark for the missing markings in color.

1. The dot on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- are on one line.

Remove the bolts -1- (quantity: 6) from the rear CV joint.

Use the T10172 with the T10172/5 to do this.

Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and secure or remove it to the side of the subframe.

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following

1. Remove the old, dry high-temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of new high temperature grease G 000 633.
2. The threads in the flange shaft on the rear final drive must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Use a thread tap to clean the threads. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.
3. After removing the driveshaft from the rear final drive, do not install the additional balance washer (thicker washer) that may be between the lock plate and bolt.
4. Always replace securing bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).
5. Check the driveshaft seal on the rear final drive flange for damage (bent, rubber layer worn off) and replace if damaged. Replace the damaged seal.

Position the driveshaft on the rear final drive

1. The dots on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.
2. Maximum difference between the markings: 30°.

Insert and tighten the new bolts -1- for the driveshaft. Follow the tightening sequence (Scheme 171)

Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Removal and Installation .

DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Transmission Support VW 785/1 B
2. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172
3. Adapters T10172/5
4. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1275
5. High temperature grease G 000 633

Note. The attached driveshaft can only be separated from the transmission if it is completely removed. Perform work on the driveshaft on a two-column lift if possible. After removing the driveshaft from the rear final drive, tie up the shaft ends or hold them up. The driveshaft can be bent as far as the end stop of the center joint provided that no force is used. Bending the joint forcibly to the end stop can damage the center joint and/or the protective boot. Always remove or install driveshaft horizontally from the transmission output shaft.

Scheme 183

Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2- and slide them to the rear.

Tie the front muffler or the left and right front exhaust pipe to the underbody.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -1- (if equipped).

Cut up the clamp -1- for the driveshaft boot and remove it.

Scheme 184

Note. Ignore -2-.

Audi A6 and A7

Scheme 185

Remove the crossbrace -2-. Refer to "Heat Shields and Crossbraces" in Removal and Installation .

Audi A4, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabrio, Q5

Remove the front crossmember -2- and the rear crossmember -3-. Refer to Description and Operation .

All Vehicles

Remove the heat shield -1-.

Lower the front of the exhaust system rear section and then secure it using the VW 785/1 B, as illustrated.

Scheme 186

Make sure there is a color dot on the driveshaft and on the rear final drive driveshaft flange -arrow A- and -arrow B-.

Make a color dot again if the original dot is no longer visible.

1. The dots on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.

Remove the driveshaft bolts -1- from the rear final drive.

When doing this, counter hold using the T10172 and T10172/5.

Remove the bolts -arrows- for the driveshaft intermediate bearing.

Scheme 187

Guide the rear driveshaft on the fuel tank and on the rear subframe downward and remove it form the transmission.

1. Tightening specifications, refer to «DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/axle-shafts/#rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__driveshaft-mounted-on-transmission-side-overview) and see scheme 7.

Note. Remove any old, dry high-temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of new high temperature grease G 000 633. The threads in the flange shaft on the rear final drive must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. Use a thread tap to clean the threads. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed. Replace the self-locking driveshaft bolts. Replace the hose clamps -1- for the driveshaft boot -2-. Check the driveshaft seal on the rear final drive flange for damage (bent, rubber layer worn off) and replace if damaged. Replace the damaged seal. Wipe the splines on the transmission output shaft with a towel before installing the driveshaft. The splines are not lubricated.

First mount the driveshaft on the transmission.

1. Maximum bend angle: 10°.
2. After the driveshaft is inserted approximately 50 mm into the transmission output shaft, turn the driveshaft slightly to make sure that the transmission output shaft splines are meshed into the inner splines of the driveshaft.
3. Push the driveshaft all the way onto the splines on the transmission output shaft.

Install the bolts -arrows- just far enough so that the center bearing can still be moved.

Position the driveshaft on the rear final drive

1. The dots on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.
2. Maximum difference between the markings: 30°.

Install the new bolts all the way in by hand but do not tighten them.

Line up the clamp -1- for the driveshaft boot with the retainers -2- and then tighten the clamp using V.A.G 1275.

Note. In order to used the V.A.G 1275 correctly, move the driveshaft a little toward the rear.

Tighten the driveshaft bolts -1-. Follow the tightening sequence see scheme 6

Tighten the driveshaft center bearing on the body without tension. Tightening specification, refer to item 9 .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Tighten the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening specification see scheme 7

Install the heat shield -1-. Refer to Description and Operation .

Install the front -2- and rear -3- crossmembers. Refer to Description and Operation .

Install the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Removal and Installation .

DRIVESHAFT BOOT INSERTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Flanging Tool T40261

Procedure

Scheme 188

Remove the driveshaft, refer to DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE .

Clamp the driveshaft with the protective jaws T40261/1 into the vise, as shown in the illustration.

Carefully loosen the metal sleeve flanging -1- from the driveshaft joint at one place with a screwdriver.

Scheme 189

1. The surface on the driveshaft joint must not be damaged.

Open the rest of the metal sleeve flanging -arrow- with a side cutter.

Scheme 190

Remove the old boot with the metal sleeve from the driveshaft joint.

Break the support ring with the water pump pliers -arrows- and remove the boot with the metal sleeve.

Scheme 191

Note. The inside of the joint and the balls remain in the driveshaft joint.

Wipe away any excess grease.

Grease the driveshaft joint with grease from the installation kit.

Clean the sealing surface -arrow- on the driveshaft joint -2-.

Scheme 192

If there are scratches left behind after removing the old boot, smooth them out.

Insert a new O-ring -1- in the groove.

Install the support ring -2- in the boot opening -1-.

Scheme 193

1. Direction of installation: the depression -arrow A- is slid into the boot.
2. The guides for the support ring -arrow B- must be visible on the edge of the boot opening.

Fold the boot -2- inward inside the metal sleeve -1-.

Scheme 194

Slide the hose clamp -arrow- onto the open guides for the support ring -3- as shown in the illustration.

1. The end of the support ring must be freed up.

Tighten the hose clamp -2- until the support ring guides -1- are able to be inserted into the groove -3- of the inside of the joint.

Scheme 195

Loosen the hose clamp and remove it.

1. The support ring guides must catch on the inside of the groove -arrow-.

Slide the metal sleeve for the boot all the way onto the joint.

Attach the T40261 to the metal sleeve so that the guide tube stops -arrow- are touching the edge of the metal sleeve.

Scheme 196

Unflange the metal sleeve by turning the T40261 back and forth.

1. The turning angle must be at least 90° when turning it back and forth.
2. While turning it back and forth, turn the hand wheel for the fT40261.
3. The flanging is finished when the hand wheel for the T40261 can only be turned if a lot of force is used.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A with Universal Transmission Adapter V.A.G 1359/2
2. Tensioning Strap T10038
3. Wheel Hub Support T10149
4. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapters T10172/5
5. Socket XZN 12 T40154

General repair instructions, refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Place the vehicle on a lift.

Remove the decorative wheel hubcap from the left rear wheel. On alloy wheels, remove the cover cap using the puller hook in the vehicle tool kit.

Remove the left rear wheel.

Vehicles with 6- or 8-Cylinder Engines (except for Q5)

Remove the rear crossmember -1-.

Remove the rear section of the exhaust system -2-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Description and Operation .

Note. A second technician is needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

Secure the rear crossmember -1- again to the body.

All Vehicles

Remove the heat shield -3- -arrows-.

Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE .

Place a block of wood -A- (approximately 40 mm high) on the rear crossmember -C- and support the driveshaft -B-.

Scheme 197

Note. The driveshaft -B- is supported under the center bearing by the heat shield on the Audi Q5. The driveshaft can be bent as far as the end stop of the center joint provided that no force is used. Bending the joint forcibly to the end stop can damage the center joint and/or the protective boot.

Remove the driveshaft intermediate bearing mounting bolts -arrows-.

Push the driveshaft forward and at the same time remove it form the rear final drive.

Secure the driveshaft on the side to the subframe.

Remove the left driveshaft heat shield -A- from the crossmember/rear final drive -arrows-.

Scheme 198

Remove the left -1- and right -3- drive axles.

Scheme 199

Loosen the bolts -2- 3 turns.

Remove the bolt -4-.

Position the V.A.G 1383 A and the V.A.G 1359/2 and a block of wood -A- (approximately 80 mm tall) under the rear final drive.

Scheme 200

Note. Make sure the V.A.G 1359/2 does not make contact with the fuel tank.

Remove the bolts -1- (lower bolts attaching the crossmember to the rear final drive) and -2-.

Remove the two upper bolts that connect the crossmember -B- to the rear final drive.

Scheme 201

Guide the T40154 through the holes in the subframe -A-. Move the final drive to the left or right just a little, if necessary.

Move the final drive -A- forward slightly.

Scheme 202

Turn the lower crossmember -B- in direction of -arrow 1- and guide the final drive -arrow 2- and remove it.

Note. A second technician must help with the next steps. Before raising the left rear suspension, secure the vehicle to the lifting arm on the hose using a T10038.

Remove the V.A.G 1383 A from under the final drive while a second technician keeps the rear final driving from falling down.

Insert the T10149 in the V.A.G 1383 A.

Attach the T10149 using a wheel bolt -arrow A- to the left rear suspension wheel hub.

Scheme 203

Lift the left rear suspension using the V.A.G 1383 A just until the support arm -1- on the vehicle hoist just starts to lift the vehicle -arrow B-.

The second technician must now push the rear final drive -1- toward the left side of the vehicle in direction of -arrow-.

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Then guide the right drive axle -5- upward out of the final drive flange shaft -4-.

Guide the left drive axle -3- out and then, together with the second technician, remove the final drive from the subframe -2- toward the rear.

If the rear final drive is replaced, the balance weight -arrow- must be rebuilt on the new rear final drive, refer to BALANCE WEIGHT ON THE REAR FINAL DRIVE .

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Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following

With a second technician, position the rear final drive -1- on the subframe -2- in its installed position.

Insert the left driveshaft -3- into the final drive flange shaft.

The second technician must now push the rear final drive -1- toward the left side of the vehicle in direction of -arrow-.

Then install the right drive axle -5- into the final drive flange shaft -4-.

Remove the V.A.G 1383 A with the T10149 from the left rear suspension.

Position the V.A.G 1383 A with the V.A.G 1359/2 and a block of wood (approximately 80 mm high) under the rear final drive -A-.

Move the final drive -A- forward slightly.

Turn the upper crossmember -B- opposite the direction of -arrow 1- to the left and insert it while guiding it past the final drive -arrow 2-.

Tighten the bolts connecting the crossmember -B- to the rear final drive diagonally. Tightening specification, refer to item 4 .

Guide the T40154 through the holes in the subframe -A-. Move the final drive to the left or right just a little, if necessary.

First tighten the bolts -2 and 4- hand-tight.

Note. The illustration does not show the V.A.G 1383 A with the V.A.G 1359/2.

Tighten the bolt -4-. Tightening specification, refer to item 3 .

Tighten the bolts -2-. Tightening specification, refer to item 1 .

Remove the V.A.G 1383 A under the rear final drive.

Tighten the left -1- and right -3- drives axles. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Attach the left drive axle heat shield -A- to the crossmember/rear final drive, refer to item 6 .

Attach the driveshaft to the rear final drive INSTALLING .

Attach the driveshaft center bearing to the body free of tension. Tightening specification, refer to item 8 .

Axle oil level in rear final drive, checking. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL, CHECKING .

Attach the heat shield -3- to the body -arrows-.

Install the rear section of the exhaust system and align it so it is free of tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Removal and Installation .

Install the crossmember -1-, if equipped. Refer to Description and Operation .

Install the left rear wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .

FLANGE SHAFT SEALS, REAR FINAL DRIVE REMOVED, REPLACING

1. The oil seals can be only be replaced with the final drive removed.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Puller T10037
2. Needle Bearing Drift VW 295
3. Thrust Piece T40108
4. Sealing grease G 052 128 A1

General repair instructions, refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Remove the rear final drive. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE .

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Attach the T10037 to the housing -arrow- and remove the flange shaft.

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Attach the T10037 to the housing -arrow- and remove the flange shaft.

Use a suitable tool to pry out the seal.

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Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following

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Coat the outer edge of the seal with axle oil.

Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip half way with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.

Drive in new shaft seal as far as stop without tilting it.

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Coat outer edge of the seal with axle oil.

Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip half way with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.

Drive in new shaft seal as far as stop without tilting it.

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Drive the flange shaft in using a VW 295.

Install the rear final drive. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE .

Checking the gear oil in rear final drive. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL, CHECKING .

FLANGE SHAFT PROTECTIVE RING, REPLACING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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1. Pressure plate VW 401
2. Pressure plate VW 402
3. Punch VW 412
4. Pipe 3146
5. 3- Separating tool 22 to 115 mm, for example, Kukko 17/2

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B - Separating tool 22 to 115 mm, for example, Kukko 17/2

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1. Protective ring installation location -A- : the larger outer diameter of the protective ring faces toward the flange.

SHAFT SEAL FOR THE FLANGE/DRIVESHAFT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Puller VW 391
2. Adapter VW 771/40 from the Slide Hammer - Complete Set VW 771
3. Retainer 3028
4. Puller T10055
5. Adapter T10055/2
6. Thrust Piece T40109
7. Guide Sleeve T40222/1
8. Sealing grease G 052 128 A1
9. 2 bolts M 8 x 30
10. One M 8 x 45 bolt

1. Rear final drive installed
2. General repair instructions, refer to «REPAIR INFORMATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#general-technical-data-rear-final-drive-0bc-coupe__repair-information) .

Disconnect the exhaust system at the clamping sleeves -1- and -2-.

Remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Description and Operation .

Note. A second technician is needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

Open the transmission fluid drain plug -arrow- and allow approximately 250 ml of gear oil to drain out.

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Install the drain plug -arrow- and tighten it.

1. Tightening specification: 30 Nm

Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE .

Audi A8

Guide the driveshaft between the fuel tank and the subframe downward toward the rear and attach it on the side.

Audi A4, A5 Coupe/Sportback/Cabrio, Q5

Remove the front crossmember -2-.

Remove the rear crossmember -3- and the heat shield -1-.

Audi A6 and A7

Remove the crossbrace -2-. Refer to "Heat Shields and Crossbraces" in Removal and Installation .

Continuation for All Vehicles - Except Audi A8

Remove the bolts -arrows- for the driveshaft intermediate bearing.

Lower the driveshaft at the center bearing.

Guide the driveshaft between the fuel tank and the subframe downward and toward the rear while doing this.

Install the center bearing bolts -arrows- by hand.

Tie the driveshaft to the side.

All Vehicles

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Remove the high temperature grease in the flange/driveshaft.

Remove the circlip -arrow-.

Mark the position of the flange/driveshaft -B- on the pinion -A- -arrow-.

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Note. This marking -arrow- is needed so the colored point -C- on the outer flange remains in its original position. This ensures the imbalance in the rear final drive will be as small as possible.

Install the two M8 x 30 bolts -arrow- in the flange.

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Remove the flange/driveshaft using the VW 391.

Lay a super absorbent cloth -A- under the final drive on the subframe.

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Knock through the metal ledge of the seal -A-, for example, with a scriber -B- direction of -arrow-.

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Then install a sheet metal screw -arrow- in this opening -A-.

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Remove the flange/driveshaft seal -A- in direction of -arrow-.

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B- sheet metal screw

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Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following

Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip half way with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.

Mount the new shaft seal -A- on the T40222/1.

Note. Make sure the shaft seal spring is in its installed position behind the sealing lip.

Coat outer edge of the seal with axle oil.

Push the T40222/1 and the shaft seal -A- onto the pinion -B-.

Install the shaft seal -A- all the way in.

Remove the T40222/1.

Drive in new shaft seal as far as stop without tilting it.

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Position the flange/driveshaft -B- on the pinion -A- so that the marking -arrow- lines up.

Install the VW 771/40 in the drive pinion threaded hole.

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Secure the 3028 on the flange/driveshaft using the bolts (M8 x 30) -arrows A

Secure the VW 391 with an M8 x 45 bolt -arrow B-. Rotate the spindle on the puller into the VW 771/40.

Counter hold the spindle on the puller using a socket wrench and pull the flange/driveshaft all the way in.

Install the circlip -1- as follows

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1. The bevel on the inside of the circlip -arrow A- faces out, toward the driveshaft.
2. If present, the wide strap on the circlip -arrow B- must be on the right side, as illustrated.

Note the following when replacing the flange/driveshaft

1. The locking ring -1- must be determined again.
2. For this, determine and insert the thickest locking ring -1- that can still be installed in the groove.

Attach the driveshaft to the rear final drive, refer to INSTALLING .

Audi A4, A5 Coupe/Sportback/Cabrio, Q5, A6, A7

Attach the driveshaft center bearing to the body free of tension. Tightening specification, refer to item 9 .

Install the heat shield and the crossmember. Refer to Description and Operation .

All Vehicles

Fill the rear final drive gear oil. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL, CHECKING .

Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CALA] Removal and Installation .

FLANGE/DRIVESHAFT SEAL

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Needle Bearing Drift VW 295 A
2. Thrust Plate VW 402
3. Needle Bearing Drift VW 408 A
4. Support Channels VW 457
5. Separating Tool 22 to 75 mm, for example, Kukko Separating Tool 12-75 mm Kukko 17/1

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B - Separating tool 12 to 75 mm, for example, Kukko 17/1

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1. The ridge -arrow 1- on the ring -A- must fit into the groove -arrow 2- on the flange -B-. The smaller outer circumference -arrow 3- faces the flange.

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1. The ring -A- must fit into the groove all around the flange. (Scheme 235)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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1. 3- Separating Tool 22 to 75 mm, for example, Kukko Separating Tool 12-75 mm Kukko 17/1
2. Retainer 3028
3. Alignment Fixture - 4W Dr. Shaft 3139
4. Puller T10037
5. Tensioning Strap T10038
6. Puller T10055
7. 2- Adapter T10055/2
8. Wheel Hub Support T10149
9. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapters T10172/5
10. Thrust Piece T40108
11. Thrust Piece T40109
12. Socket XZN 12 T40154
13. Guide Sleeve T40222/1
14. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1275
15. Engine / Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A with Universal Transmission Adapter V.A.G 1359/2
16. Thrust Plate VW 402
17. Needle Bearing Drift VW 408 A
18. Needle Bearing Drift VW 295
19. Needle Bearing Drift VW 295 A
20. Puller VW 391
21. Support Channels VW 457
22. Adapter VW 771/40 from the Slide Hammer - Complete Set VW 771
23. Transmission Support VW 785/1 B
24. Not illustrated
25. Flanging Tool T40261
26. Locking Cap T40262

See also:
• SPECIFICATIONS
• REPAIR INFORMATION
• Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CALA] Description and Operation
• Description and Operation
• [For engine(s) CALA] Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
• DRIVESHAFT BOLTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE
• TRANSMISSION FLANGE INSTALLED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE
• DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE
• DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE
• DRIVESHAFT, BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW
• DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE OVERVIEW
• REAR FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL, CHECKING