AUDI A4 1998 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.
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- 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.

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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
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.
- Check oil level in transmission and top up if necessary Page 34
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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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