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quattro prop shaft



In message <TCPSMTP.17.7.16.15.52.24.2374599595.296570@thevine.net> frankbauer@thevine.net writes:

> here's a question for those who have recently rebuilt a prop shaft.

Or for those who have the factory microfiche ...
 
> i just noticed that the rubber "webbing/bushing" around the center
> bearing for the prop shaft on my 86 tqw is allowing the propshaft to
> sag. there is 1/2 to 1 inch of play in the prop shaft movement.
> (this is without a pry bar - just bare handed)
> is this normal or am i looking at a prop shaft rebuild?

For the ur-quattro, the microfiche describes setting up the prop shaft using a 
special jig to determine exactly what thickness of shim needs to be fitted 
under the centre bearing mounting to get the prop shaft to run straight.  The 
measurement tolerance is 2mm, so I would think a sag of 10mm to 25mm quite 
likely to be causing problems.

--
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club

 (Anyone got a use for a 19mm Allen driver?)