Audi Q3: Drive Axle, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Measure dimension from center of wheel to lower edge of
wheel housing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- Loosen the drive axle threaded connection. Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and
Tightening".
- Remove the coil spring. Refer to
→ Chapter "Spring, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -lower arrows-
on vehicles with a Level Control System Sensor.

- Remove the bolts -arrows- for
the lower control arm -1- and tie
rod -4- from the wheel bearing
housing.

- Remove the bolt -1- and remove
it with the washer -2-.
- Loosen the drive axle on the transmission side.
- Pivot the wheel bearing housing outward and remove the drive
axle from wheel bearing splines.
- Remove the drive axle.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal while noting the
following:
- Bolting at wheel bearing housing may only occur when the
dimension between wheel hub center and lower edge of wheel
housing, measured before assembly, is achieved. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly
paste before installing the outer joint into the wheel hub.
Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Install the coil spring. Refer to
→ Chapter "Spring, Removing and Installing".
- On vehicles with electronically controlled damping, perform
the function "Adapt the control position" with the Vehicle
Diagnosis Tester.
- If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle
has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to calibrate the
driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating".
- On vehicles with level control system sensor, perform
headlamp basic setting. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Headlamp, Adjusting.
Tightening Specifications
- Drive axle threaded connection to the rear final drive.
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Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assembling, Drive Axle with 100 mm Inner CV
Joint
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Tripod Joint Tool -T10065-
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Socket AF 24 mm -T10361A-
Digital Torque Wrench -VAG1756A-
The wheel bearing must not be under a load while the
driveshaft threaded connectio
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Shock Absorber Set -T10001-
Tensioning Strap -T10038-
Tripod Joint Tool -T10065-
Locating Pins -T10096-
Engine/Gearbox Jac
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Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.
If you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
Set the parking brake.
Switch the emergency flashers on.
Have the passengers exit the vehi
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehicle's
value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
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