Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 33

8-cylinder TDI engine (4.2 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics - Edition 12.2013
– Unscrew heat shields for drive shafts (left and right) from gear‐
box -arrows-.
– Unbolt drive shafts (left and right) from gearbox flanges.
– Have a 2nd mechanic press the brake pedal.
Caution
When slackening the flange bolt securing the drive shaft, the
wheel bearing must not be under load (vehicle must not be
standing on its wheels).
– Unscrew flange bolt -2- from drive shaft -1- (left and right).
– Take out drive shafts (left and right).
– Remove bolts (left and right) -arrows- evenly and detach anti-
roll bar.
Caution
To prevent damage to the joints on the upper links, the weight
of the wheel bearing housings must be supported before slack‐
ening the bottom securing bolts for the suspension struts.
– Fit eye-head bolt - 3368- from below in bore on suspension
turret on both sides.
– Secure eye-head bolts - 3368- with nut -2- and washer -1-
(screw down nut several turns but not all the way down).
– Tie up wheel bearing housing on each side using tensioning
strap - T10038- as illustrated.
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1. Removing engine