brake AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Final Drive Flange Housing Remove Workshop Manual

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- Remove heat shield above driveshaft.

- Remove heat shield next to rear differential.

- Check for factory color marking on driveshaft. If not, mark position of
driveshaft flange -A- to drive flange in rear differential -B- with color
marking.
- Remove mounting bolts from driveshaft flange.

Note:
If driveshaft cannot be pushed upward past flange, tie up driveshaft after
lowering the differential. When lowering driveshaft, protect it from
dropping and note the permissible bend angle of driveshaft Notes,
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. - Tie driveshaft to mount for parking brake cable using wire.
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Removing

- Remove rear section of exhaust system located
rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s).
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- Unbolt driveaxles on left and right from rear final
drive and place to side.

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- To loosen mounting bolts, screw two bolts into drive flange and
counterhold using pry bar.
- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath and drain oil.
- Remove drive flange using screwed in bolts.

- Pry out drive flange seal using pry bar.
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