AUDI A4 1995 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Differential Assembly Workshop Manual
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Differential, disassembling 
and assembling 
     
Special tools and equipment 
     
VW295 needle bearing drift
     VW401 thrust plate
     VW402 thrust plate
     VW407 punch 
     VW408A punch 
     VW412 thrust disc
     VW442 thrust pad
     40-21 sleeve 
     40-105 thrust piece
     2050 thrust plate
     
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3138 drift
     VAG1582 tapered roller bearing puller with 
VAG1582/6 attachment 
     Kukko 44/2 two arm puller
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Notes: 
 
Observe general repair instructions   Page 00
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 Replace both tapered roller bearings together. If 
possible use same manufacturer. 
 Adjustments are required when replacing 
components marked with 1)   List of 
adjustments,  Page 39
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1 - 
Cover for final drive1) 
2 - 
O-ring 
Always replaceLubricate with oil before installing
3 - 
Final drive housing1) 
4 - 
Shim S2 Note thicknessList of adjustments   Page 39
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5 - 
Small tapered roller bearing outer race1) 
Removing  Fig. 1Pressing in   Fig. 2
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6 - 
Small tapered roller bearing inner race1) 
Removing  Fig. 3Installing  Fig. 4
7 - 
Bolt 
Always replaceLightly tighten bolts, then tighten diagonally 
to correct torque 60 Nm (44 ft lb) + 1/8 turn (45 )Allocation   parts catalog
8 - 
Differential housing1) 
9 - 
Ring gear1) 
Matched with pinion shaft (in ring gear and 
pinion set) Select correct version according to code 
letters   parts catalog Remove differential housing using mandrel 
 Fig. 9
 
Installing on differential housing   Fig. 10
10 - 
Roll pin 
For securing differential bevel gear shaft 
for differential bevel gears Drive in flush
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11 - 
Large tapered roller bearing inner race1) 
Removing  Fig. 5Installing  Fig. 6
12 - 
Large tapered roller bearing outer race1) 
Removing  Fig. 7Installing  Fig. 8
13 - 
Shim S1 
Note thicknessList of adjustments   Page 39
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14 - 
Threaded piece 
15 - 
Differential bevel gears, large 
Installing  Fig. 11Adjusting  Fig. 12
16 - 
Differential bevel gears, small 
Installing  Fig. 11
17 - 
Differential bevel gear shaft 
Drive out using driftCarefully drive in, so that thrust washer is 
not damaged Secure with roll pin (item -10-)
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18 - 
Shim 
Re-determining thickness   Fig. 12
19 - 
Thrust washer 
Check for cracks
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Fig. 1  Removing small tapered roller bearing outer race from 
final drive housing 
-  After removing, check shims for damage.
    
Fig. 2  Pressing small tapered roller bearing outer race into rear 
final drive housing (drive in to stop) 
-  Using VW295 needle bearing drift, lightly tap outer race into place.
-  Drive in until stop is reached as shown in illustration.
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Fig. 3  Removing small tapered roller bearing inner race
A - Two arm puller, e.g. Kukko 44/2
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WARNING! 
Wear protective gloves.  Fig. 4  Installing small tapered roller bearing inner race
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Heat bearing to approx. 100 C (212 F), install and press down.
    
Fig. 5  Removing large tapered roller bearing inner race
-  Before installing extractor, position 40-105 thrust piece on differential 
housing. 
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WARNING! 
Wear protective gloves.  Fig. 6  Installing large tapered roller bearing inner race
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Heat bearing to approx. 100 C (212 F), install and press down.
    
Fig. 7  Removing large tapered roller bearing outer race from final 
drive cover 
-  After removing, check shims for damage.
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