Removing Audi S4 B7

Removing

1. See notes. Refer to «Drive shaft, servicing»(/audi/s4/b7-2004-2008/remont/differentials-drive-axles/#rear-final-drive)
2. Remove rear section of exhaust system as from clamp(s)

Refer to

1. 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
2. «26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS»(ref-278881-S12387190922008020700000) for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
3. 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
4. «26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS»(ref-278883-S25168432662008020700000) for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
5. «26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS»(ref-278885-S34607538342008020700000) for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
6. «26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS»(/audi/s4/b7-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-5v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bhf) for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF

Removing and installing exhaust-system components

Scheme 583

1. Use press lever - RMV outside mirror 80-200 to pry off rear attachments -A- of heat shield for drive shaft.
2. Remove securing bolts -B- for center bearing.

Note. When removing the securing bolts support the drive shaft by hand. Do not bend drive shaft. Refer to Drive shaft, servicing .

1. Remove heat shield. Continue supporting drive shaft.
2. Screw in securing bolts for center bearing again hand-tight.

Scheme 584

1. Remove heat shield for drive shaft off transmission -arrows-.

Scheme 585

1. Check for a factory marking (colored dot) on drive shaft and on drive shaft flange on final drive at the rear. If no colored dot is present, mark the position of the drive shaft flange -arrow A- relative to the rear final drive -arrow B- with a colored dot.

Scheme 586

1. Engage alignment fixture-4W dr. shaft 3139 and tighten plastic nuts.

Note. Never install assembly appliance onto balance plates.

Scheme 587

1. Remove securing bolts -arrows- for the center bearing.

Scheme 588

1. Screw in bolt -3- M10 x 100 into rear final drive.
2. To loosen bolts -1- of the rear and front drive shaft, counterhold with an assembly lever -2-.
3. Remove securing bolts at the front constant velocity joint, detach the drive shaft and support it using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
4. Remove securing bolts at rear constant velocity joint and detach drive shaft.

Note. Only transport and store drive shaft when extended.