Audi Q7 2007 - Drive Axle, Removing and Installing

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If the bearings are loaded by the vehicle weight the wheel bearing
will be damaged. This reduces the service life of the wheel bear‐
ings.
If it should be necessary to move a vehicle whose drive axle has
been removed, then before doing so install an outer joint in place
of the drive axle and tighten it to 150 Nm, or else wheel bearing
will be damaged.
12-Point Outer Drive Axle Joint Nut, Tightening
– Replace 12-point nut
A 2nd technician is needed to tighten the 12-point drive axle nut:
– 1. Mechanic: sit in vehicle and operate foot brake.
– 2. Mechanic: Tighten 12-point drive axle nut to 150 Nm pre-
tightening specification.
– Install wheel and place vehicle on wheels.
WARNING
When loosening and tightening 12-point nut, vehicle must
stand on wheels.
-risk of accident-
– Tighten 12-point nut to final torque (only tighten with vehicle
resting on wheels -risk of accident-), refer to
⇒ “3.1 Coil Spring Suspension Strut, Upper Control Arm,
Mounting Bracket, and Level Control System Sensor Over‐
view”, page 46 .
6.3 Drive Axle, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drive Axle Remover - Adapter Plate - T10103/1- and Drive
Axle Remover - Screw - T10103/2-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support - T10149-
♦ Puller - Ball Joint - T10187-
♦ Driveshaft Fitting Tool - T10206-
♦ Driveshaft Socket - 32mm - T10209-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Torque Wrench 1601 - VAG1601-
♦ Bits for Bits for VAG1331/13 - 12mm - T10099- or Bits for Bits
for VAG1331/13 - 14mm - T10099/1-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - VAG1383A-
Removing
– Remove 12-point nut, refer to
⇒ “6.2 Drive Axle Outer Joint Twelve Point Nut, Loosening and
Tightening”, page 100 .
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
6. Drive Axle 101