Driveshaft bearing replacement

[Racin2redline]

There's not a ton of info on this so I'm wondering what's the actual difference between the allroad 6 speed and the A6 6 speed driveshafts ? Just the hanger bearing ?

I'm not doing anything right now but I want to start ordering some of the things I need. I have the A6 drive shaft I'm using for the swap that I was going to put an allroad bearing from 034motorsport

Any and the only DIY I've seen people were just replacing the bearings with a new one and the one with pictures showed a 18mm bolt

The one I have has this..
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/30/ypenamyr.jpg

Is that just a circlip with a cap or something. I haven't looked at my actual driveshaft too much... it's freakin 10 degrees outside. But if anyone has any info or thoughts on this lmk :thumbup:

[Racin2redline]

Totally forgot I partially asked this question already... I know the only difference is the hanger bearing not the shaft length.

Main question now is how does this come apart?

[Racin2redline]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/285326-Replaced-my-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-this-weekend-Anyone-interested-in-a


Down the page a few there's a picture.

[Racin2redline]

Well I'm ordering parts today I guess I will just figure it out. Worst case I'm out 100 bucks for the new bearing/bushing

[Scotty@Advanced]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/30/ypenamyr.jpg


You can't get that shaft apart without a fixture and a big press-o-magiggy thing. I've never been able to get the snap ring out, it's under quite a bit of pressure.

[Racin2redline]

You can't get that shaft apart without a fixture and a big press-o-magiggy thing.

So basically is this driveshaft serviceable ? I know from a few DIY I would basically have to smack this thing apart and it is probably difficult which I know and line up the splines to put it back together?

I mean it's not urgent because I told myself I was starting to do the 6 speed swap until the end of February so I wasn't stuck with driving TT in the snow. But this is a pretty big factor if I have to buy another driveshaft

[Racin2redline]

Do you think I would be able to use some type of spacer with this driveshaft to make up the difference between the allroad and the a6 hanger bearing? I still have the air suspension and I want everything to work properly.

[Scotty@Advanced]

So basically is this driveshaft serviceable ? I know from a few DIY I would basically have to smack this thing apart and it is probably difficult which I know and line up the splines to put it back together?

I mean it's not urgent because I told myself I was starting to do the 6 speed swap until the end of February so I wasn't stuck with driving TT in the snow. But this is a pretty big factor if I have to buy another driveshaft

The shaft held together with the bolt is serviceable. This one is not without the proper equipment.

[Racin2redline]

That puts quite a big damper in my plans lol. What are my options ?I know you sell the one piece drive shafts.. I was already planning on eventually ordering the TDi/rs6 axles from you. I was hoping to do the swap with the a6 axles I have and not using the air suspension higher levels until then

[rzx97]

I had the same problem, didn't have snap ring but couldn't get the bolt out. Just bought a remanded shaft for around $450 with core return I think. It's really not worth dicking around with.

WholesaleImportParts.com, give it a look.

[Racin2redline]

http://audis4parts.com/audi-a6-tip-to-6-speed-transmission-conversion-swap-kit/audi-a6-allroad-manual-swap-driveshaft-spacer/

My stock tip driveshaft is in good shape so I was considering this as an option too

[Racin2redline]

I had the same problem, didn't have snap ring but couldn't get the bolt out. Just bought a remanded shaft for around $450 with core return I think. It's really not worth dicking around with.

WholesaleImportParts.com, give it a look.

On second thought thanks for that link that seems to be the most cost effective method. Would be stupid to do all this work to put a used 120k driveshaft back in the car to have it fail soon anyway. Looks like I'm just going to close my eyes and order one up...

[Scotty@Advanced]

I had the same problem, didn't have snap ring but couldn't get the bolt out. Just bought a remanded shaft for around $450 with core return I think. It's really not worth dicking around with.

WholesaleImportParts.com, give it a look.

There was some negative feedback in the B5 forums about this... Might want to check it out.

[Racin2redline]

There was some negative feedback in the B5 forums about this... Might want to check it out.

Thanks Scotty... I was trying to find some reviews. I got that PM from you btw. A single piece carbon shaft is a little out of my range, so im still looking for a good alternative.

I also ditched the idea of that audis4parts "spacer" .. It's a good idea but a bad one at the same time. My luck I'll use it then my stock shaft will fall apart. I really like using OEM or better parts. I just can't find any cost effective alternatives to find a allroad drive shaft. I'm really not trying to be cheap. But I'm also not looking to spend 1000+ on just a driveshaft. This car will most likely be stock if anything maybe get some ko4s with a mild tune so I don't need anything more than OEM parts

[Racin2redline]

If anyone needs this driveshaft for a 6 speed swap in an A6 it's for sale PM Me with an offer. No one will accept this as a core for an allroad

There's nothing wrong with the hanger bearing/ support only that it won't work in an allroad d