Audi Q7 2007 - Page 191

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♦ Driveshaft Fitting Tool - T10206-
♦ Driveshaft Socket - 32mm - T10209-
Removing
– Remove 12-point nut, refer to
⇒ “7.2 Drive Axle Outer Joint Twelve Point Nut, Loosening and
Tightening”, page 181 .
Note
♦ Only loosen and tighten 12-point nut if vehicle stands on
wheels (risk of accident!).
♦ Do not move vehicle when 12-point nut is loosened. Other‐
wise, wheel bearing may be damaged.
♦ If the vehicle must be moved with the drive axle removed, in‐
stall the outer joint and tighten it to 150 Nm.
– With vehicles with air suspension, place vehicle on hoist, refer
to ⇒ “4 Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels”, page 10 .
– Remove wheel.
– Remove 12-point nut.
– Disconnect drive axle from rear final drive. Use Bits for Bits for
VAG1331/13 - 12mm - T10099- or Bits for Bits for
VAG1331/13 - 14mm - T10099/1- to loosen screws.
– Lay a clean cloth between subframe and drive axle to avoid
damaging drive axle surface protection.
– Remove bolt -1- for control arm -2-.
– Install wood block between control arm -arrow- and wheel
bearing housing.
WARNING
There is the danger of injury without the installed wood block!
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
7. Drive Axle 183