differential AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Cover Torsen Differential Remove Workshop Manual
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Cover with Torsen differential, 
removing and installing 
     
Transmission installed 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     3337 ring spanner 7-piece set (only for vehicles 
with 6-cylinder engine) 
     VAG1306 drip tray
     
Removing  
     
4-cylinder engine 
     
-  Remove rear section of exhaust system 
(rearward of exhaust pipe clamp). 
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6-cylinder engine 
     
-  Remove Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) from 
right exhaust pipe using 3337 ring spanner 7-
piece set, and move clear to side. 
     
-  Remove heat shield above right drive axle.
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All models   -  Remove front exhaust pipe together with Three Way Catalytic 
Converter (TWC) (right side) from exhaust manifold (arrows) (3 nuts). 
    
-  Remove heat shield for driveshaft from Torsen differential cover 
(arrows). 
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-  Remove driveshaft -1- from transmission and rest it on heat shield -2-.
-  Secure driveshaft to fuel line bracket -3- using wire (arrow).
-  Place VAG1306 underneath and drain gear oil.
    
Note:  
Illustration is shown with transmission removed. 
Torsen differential cover, servicing, removing and installing   Page 34
-68
 
  -  Remove cover -A- together with Torsen differential from transmission 
cover -B-. 
-  Remove compression spring -C- from drive pinion.
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Installing  
      Install in reverse order of removal, note the 
following:  
     
-  Clean sealing surfaces and coat with AMV 188 
000 02. 
    
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26  
Tightening torque   -  Make sure dowel sleeves for Torsen differential cover -A- are installed 
in transmission cover -B- (arrows). 
-  Install compression spring -C- over drive pinion onto hollow shaft
- Install driveshaft   Page 39
-71
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-  Check oil level in transmission and top up if necessary   Page 34
-38
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-  Align exhaust system free of stress.Component  
  
Tightening 
torque  
Cover with Torsen differential to transmission   25 Nm (18 ft lb)  
Driveshaft to transmission   55 Nm (41 ft lb)  
Heat shield for driveshaft to Torsen differential 
cover  25 Nm (18 ft lb)  
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