Driveshaft Differences in Model Year
04-09-2008, 07:35 AM
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Driveshaft Differences in Model Year
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/57154/0328082144.jpg"></center><p>I've been having ongoing driveshaft issues after having my original shaft replaced with a rebuilt unit (bad CV at tranny side) The first rebuilt unit howled like a banshee and was sent back. The 2nd rebuilt unit is better, but there is some vibration and still some noise. Playing with the center bearing fore/aft, side/side, and up/down(shims) helps but I can't get it just right.
The two rebuilt shafts that were sent to me look different (different U-joints) as seen in the pic below. My car is an early 2000 S4 (6 speed) for which I provided the VIN to the company who rebuilt it. Does Anyone know which shaft is correct for the car? Can anyone offer any advice on adjusting to rid of noise/vibrations? Thanks in advance!
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The two rebuilt shafts that were sent to me look different (different U-joints) as seen in the pic below. My car is an early 2000 S4 (6 speed) for which I provided the VIN to the company who rebuilt it. Does Anyone know which shaft is correct for the car? Can anyone offer any advice on adjusting to rid of noise/vibrations? Thanks in advance!
Steve
04-09-2008, 07:45 AM
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Here's a pic of my new one from PowerTrain Industries
<center><img src="http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c274/Jsmooth65/newdriveshaft.jpg"></center><p>unfortunately the little support cardboard hides the issue LOL. I have the early model year 6MT like you as well.
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04-09-2008, 02:07 PM
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Lets see:
I took out the old one, my front CV was a rattlebox.
The new one was hard to get lined up onto the diffs, but I finally managed. I put my shims into place on the bushing, and aligned it up in the middle like Bentley says. And that was it.
I don't think there are any tips in there. Did PowerTrain send you two different driveshafts?
The new one was hard to get lined up onto the diffs, but I finally managed. I put my shims into place on the bushing, and aligned it up in the middle like Bentley says. And that was it.
I don't think there are any tips in there. Did PowerTrain send you two different driveshafts?