How to use VAG 1383 A to support the rear suspension arm during an Axle Shaft procedure on Audi A6?

Use VAG 1383 A (engine and transmission jack) to support the rear suspension arm during this procedure. With the vehicle standing on its wheels, loosen the axle collar bolt 90°. Raise the car and support it safely. Remove the wheel and secure the brake disc using wheel bolts. Remove the bolt for the drive axle and the heat shield for the drive axle. Unscrew the drive axle from the differential flange and remove the Allen bolt. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing housing. Loosen the exhaust system in the back and secure it to the body. Support the lower control arm with VAG 1383 A. If necessary, pound the drive axle out of the wheel hub with a plastic hammer and then remove the drive axle. When installing, place the outer CV joint in the wheel bearing hub and install and tighten the differential flange bolts. With an assistant operating the brake, install and tighten the bolt for the drive axle to the initial tightening torque. Mount the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground, then tighten the drive axle to the final torque specification (initial specification plus an additional 180°).

How to remove and install an Rear Axle Shaft on Audi A6?

Remove the hubcap and, for alloy wheels, pull off the center cap using the pulling hook from the vehicle tools. With the vehicle on its wheels, loosen the outer CV joint bolt a maximum of 90° and then raise the car, supporting it safely. Remove the wheel and thread in all five wheel bolts again. With an assistant operating the brake, remove the outer CV bolt and unscrew the two drive axle bolts from the transmission flange. Pull the ABS wheel speed sensor harness out of the bracket on the brake caliper and slightly pull the sensor out of the wheel bearing housing. Remove the nut on the front and rear upper control arm pinch bolt and then remove the pinch bolt. Release the upper front and rear control arm outer ends from the wheel bearing carrier and swing the wheel bearing carrier away from the suspension strut. Work the outer CV joint out of the wheel bearing hub and remove the drive axle, repairing or replacing it as necessary. When installing, insert the outer CV joint into the wheel bearing hub first, then insert the upper control arm ball joints into the wheel bearing housing and press down as far as possible. Install a new pinch bolt and tighten the nut. Bolt the drive axle to the transmission flange, press the ABS wheel speed sensor into the wheel bearing housing, and insert the harness into the bracket on the brake caliper. With an assistant operating the brake, tighten the outer CV joint bolt to the initial tightening torque, mount the wheel, and tighten. Finally, tighten the bolt for the drive axle to the final tightening torque with the vehicle standing on its wheels.

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- 2012-2018 Audi A6 | Premium, Premium Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 4B0-407-272-F
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- 1998-2004 Audi A6 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 4B0-407-271-F
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- 2002-2004 Audi A6 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Repair Kit
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 0BF-525-354
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- 2012-2018 Audi A6 | Premium, Premium Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Repair Kit; Axle Shaft, Flange, Shaft, Stub Shaft
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 0BF-525-353
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2018 Audi A6 | Premium, Premium Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Inner Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side
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- 1995-1998 Audi A6 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Inner Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side
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- 1995 Audi A6 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Inner Shaft
- Position: Driver Side
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- 1995 Audi A6 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Shaft & Joint
- Position: Passenger Side
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- 1998-2004 Audi A6 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Shaft & Joint
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- 1998-2004 Audi A6 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- 1995-1998 Audi A6 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Audi A6 Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

Axle Assembly
4B0-407-451-CX
Q: How to use VAG 1383 A to support the rear suspension arm during an Axle Shaft procedure on Audi A6?
A:
Use VAG 1383 A (engine and transmission jack) to support the rear suspension arm during this procedure. With the vehicle standing on its wheels, loosen the axle collar bolt 90°. Raise the car and support it safely. Remove the wheel and secure the brake disc using wheel bolts. Remove the bolt for the drive axle and the heat shield for the drive axle. Unscrew the drive axle from the differential flange and remove the Allen bolt. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing housing. Loosen the exhaust system in the back and secure it to the body. Support the lower control arm with VAG 1383 A. If necessary, pound the drive axle out of the wheel hub with a plastic hammer and then remove the drive axle. When installing, place the outer CV joint in the wheel bearing hub and install and tighten the differential flange bolts. With an assistant operating the brake, install and tighten the bolt for the drive axle to the initial tightening torque. Mount the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground, then tighten the drive axle to the final torque specification (initial specification plus an additional 180°).
Axle Assembly
4B0-407-451-BX
Q: How to remove and install an Rear Axle Shaft on Audi A6?
A:
Remove the hubcap and, for alloy wheels, pull off the center cap using the pulling hook from the vehicle tools. With the vehicle on its wheels, loosen the outer CV joint bolt a maximum of 90° and then raise the car, supporting it safely. Remove the wheel and thread in all five wheel bolts again. With an assistant operating the brake, remove the outer CV bolt and unscrew the two drive axle bolts from the transmission flange. Pull the ABS wheel speed sensor harness out of the bracket on the brake caliper and slightly pull the sensor out of the wheel bearing housing. Remove the nut on the front and rear upper control arm pinch bolt and then remove the pinch bolt. Release the upper front and rear control arm outer ends from the wheel bearing carrier and swing the wheel bearing carrier away from the suspension strut. Work the outer CV joint out of the wheel bearing hub and remove the drive axle, repairing or replacing it as necessary. When installing, insert the outer CV joint into the wheel bearing hub first, then insert the upper control arm ball joints into the wheel bearing housing and press down as far as possible. Install a new pinch bolt and tighten the nut. Bolt the drive axle to the transmission flange, press the ABS wheel speed sensor into the wheel bearing housing, and insert the harness into the bracket on the brake caliper. With an assistant operating the brake, tighten the outer CV joint bolt to the initial tightening torque, mount the wheel, and tighten. Finally, tighten the bolt for the drive axle to the final tightening torque with the vehicle standing on its wheels.

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Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4B0-407-452-GX

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4B0-407-451-GX

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Audi A6 Inner CV Joint Part Number: 4A0-407-274-D

Audi A6 Inner CV Joint Part Number: 4A0-407-274-B

Audi A6 Inner CV Joint Part Number: 4A0-407-273-B

Audi A6 Inner CV Joint Part Number: 4B0-407-418-B

Audi A6 Inner CV Joint Part Number: 4B0-407-417-B

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4B0-501-203-BX

Audi A6 Inner CV Joint Part Number: 4A0-407-273-D

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4A0-407-451-X

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4F0-407-452-BX

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4B0-407-452-BX

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4F0-407-452-X

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4B0-407-452-CX

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4B0-407-451-CX

Audi A6 Axle Assembly Part Number: 4B0-407-451-BX

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