Clutch and Drive Shaft Specifications (Audi A4 B6)

Table of contents: General parameters ↓ Lubrication of drive shaft joints ↓ Tightening forces of threaded… ↓

Warning: Individual characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if their implementation is mandatory, are highlighted in bold.

General parameters

Characteristic	Meaning
"Tripod" hinges	AAR 2000 or AAR 3000i

Lubrication of drive shaft joints

Characteristic	Meaning
Total volume/in hinge/in case
Tripod joint shaft
Outer CV joints
Diameter 88 mm, gr	90/50/40, lubricants G 000 603
Diameter 98 mm, gr	120/80/40, lubricants G 000 633
Inner CV joints
(AAR 2000 or AAR 3000i), gr	130/70/60, lubricants G 000 605
Ball joint shaft
Outer CV joints
Diameter 88 mm, gr	90/50/40, lubricants G 000 603
Diameter 100 mm, gr	80/30/50, lubricants G 000 603
Inner CV joints
Diameter 100 mm, gr	120/80/40, lubricants G 000 603
Diameter 108 mm, gr	120/35/85, lubricants G 000 603
Differential of all-wheel drive models with manual transmission	1.5 l of oil VW/AUDI-G052 145

Please note the difference in grease grades depending on the joint diameter. When replacing the joint boot, fill the joint with grease if necessary.

Tightening forces of threaded connections

Tightening torques for fasteners are also given in the text of the Chapter and in some illustrations*.

* Tightening moments highlighted in bold in the text must be strictly observed; efforts not shown in bold are only approximate.