Overhaul
Driveshaft with Separable Center Support, through 05.07
The driveshaft with the separable center support was installed:
• Audi TT through VIN 8J-8-011 000
• On the Audi A3 through and including MY 2007
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Puller (VW 391)
• Thrust Plate (VW 401)
• Thrust Plate (VW 402)
• Punch (VW 407)
• Punch (VW 408A)
• Driving Sleeve (VW 244B)
• Sleeve-Press Tool (VW 522)
• Press Block (40-204A)
• Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1275)
• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)
• Circlip Pliers (VW 161A)
• Puller (2 - Kukko 18/0)
• Separating Tool (3 - Kukko 17/1)
• Thrust Piece (40 - 105)
• Two-Arm Puller (1 Kukko 20/10)
• Stop Plate (T10108/1)
• Only the entire driveshaft was balanced during manufacture In order to achieve quietest possible running. It is not possible to balance the entire driveshaft or the individual driveshaft tubes with workshop equipment. The entire driveshaft must always be replaced if the front or rear driveshaft tubes are damaged.
• Do not kink the driveshaft, only store and move when fully extended.
• 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.
• Driveshaft, removing and Installing, refer to => [ Driveshaft with Separable Center Support, through 05.07, Removing ] Driveshaft With Separable Center Support, Through 05.07, Removing.
1 - Manual Transmission with Bevel Box
2 - Bolt
• 50 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
• Always replace
3 - Flexible Disc with a Heat Shield
• Installed position: The open side of the heat shield faces the transmission.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Driveshaft with Separable Center Support, through 05.07, Removing ] Driveshaft With Separable Center Support, Through 05.07, Removing
4 - Bolt
• 60 Nm
• Allocation => [ Note Location of Various Collar Bolts ] Driveshaft With Separable Center Support, Through 05.2007, Installing
5 - Centering Bushing
6 - Front Driveshaft Tube
• Do not damage centering bushing - 5 - and seal when removing and installing in center of flange
7 - Bolt
• 40 Nm
8 - Lock Plate
9 - Clamp
• Tensioning
10 - CV Joint Protective Boot
• Remove with the mandrel before removing the CV joint
• Check for damage
11 - Plate Spring
• Splined on the inner diameter
• Installed position: Larger diameter makes contact on CV joint
12 - Gasket
• Replace, remove protective foil and adhere in joint
13 - CV Joint
• Filling with grease: press 25 g G-6.3 grease on each side (total 50 g) into joint. Add grease to the joint if the CV boot was replaced.
14 - Locking Ring
• Replace
• Removing and installing using (VW 161A)
15 - Bolt
• 45 Nm
16 - Washer
• Always replace
17 - Flange
18 - Intermediate Bearing
19 - Bolt
• 25 Nm
• Also attaches the heat shield
20 - Rear Driveshaft Tube
• Do not damage centering bushing - 5 - and seal when removing and installing in center of flange
• Clamp to loosen and tighten bolted connections
21 - Centering Bushing
22 - Bolt
• 60 Nm
• Allocation, refer to => [ Note Location of Various Collar Bolts ] Driveshaft With Separable Center Support, Through 05.2007, Installing
23 - Balance Nut
• 10 Nm
• Not present on all driveshafts
• If the collar bolt was loosened, the balance nut and balance washer may not be reinstalled
24 - Balance Disc
• Only present in balanced final drive
25 - Bolt
• 50 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
• Always replace
26 - Flexible Disc with Vibration Damper
• Installed position
27 - Rear Final Drive
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Final Drive Overview ] Rear Final Drive Overview
Removing the CV Joint
Installing the CV Joint
- Install carefully.
- Tighten the (V.A.G 40-204A) , driveshaft must not slide in press block, otherwise there may be damage to paint.
- Touch up any paint damage as follows: remove grease residue using nitro thinner (L 001 600). Apply 2-component acrylic paint (ALN 769 041) with hardener (ALZ 009 001).
Tensioning the Clamp
Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA) for allocating the clamp.
Rear Driveshaft Tube, Clamping in Vise with (T10108/1)
- Secure (T10108/1) to driveshaft tube flexible disc.
- Place the nuts - B - on the bolts - A - between the (T10108/1) and flexible disc.
A Bolt M10 x 70 mm with nut
B M12 nut
Removing Flange
Installing the Flange
Intermediate Bearing, Removing
- Cut through the rubber guide for the center bearing and remove the metal jacket.
A Separating device 12 to 75 mm , for example, (Kukko 17/1)
B Puller , for example, (Kukko 18/0)
- Tension the separating device - A - with the straight side of the cuts behind the intermediate bearing.
- Then position the 2-arm puller - B - on the separating device.
- Remove the intermediate bearing from the driveshaft.
Intermediate Bearing, Installation Position
The longer brace - A - points in the direction of travel - arrow - to the left.
Intermediate Bearing, Installing
- Install the center bearing.
Flexible Disc with Vibration Damper, Installation Location
The brace on the outer diameter - arrows - faces away from the driveshaft tube.