AUDI A6 1995 C5 / 2.G 01E Transmission Final Drive Pinion Assembly User Guide
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Fig. 9  Pressing in outer race for small tapered roller bearing 
-  Lubricate outer race with oil and fit using press tool VW 408 A and 
thrust plate 30-205. 
    
CAUTION! 
Wear protective gloves.  Fig. 10  Pressing on small tapered roller bearing inner race
-  Insert drive pinion with new spacer sleeve.
- 
Heat inner race for small tapered roller bearing to approx. 100 C and 
fit onto drive pinion. -  Press up drive pinion and insert bearing with thrust plate 40-21 onto 
stop. 
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Note:  
If the specified friction torque is exceeded, the spacer sleeve must be 
replaced and the adjustment repeated. A spacer sleeve which has been 
compressed too much cannot be reused.  Fig. 11  Tightening nut for drive pinion and measuring friction 
torque 
-  Secure retainer 3304 with two M8 x 30 hexagon bolts.
-  Support final drive when tightening nut (e.g. using universal support 
V.A.G 1359/2 in conjunction with transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A). 
-  Fit a new drive pinion nut. 
-  Tighten drive pinion nut just far enough so that no play can be felt at 
drive pinion. 
-  Gradually increase tightening torque, checking friction torque at regular 
intervals, until specified friction torque is obtained   Fig. 12
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1) run at least 50 km (30 miles)   Fig. 12  Measuring friction torque
A - Torque gauge, commercially available, 0-600 Ncm
B - Extension with 32 mm socket
-  The following friction torques should be set:New bearings  
Used bearings 
1)  
200-250 Ncm   30-60 Ncm  
    
Fig. 13  Securing drive pinion nut
-  Peen drive pinion nut with punch.
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