AUDI A6 1996 C5 / 2.G 01E Transmission Final Drive Differential Assembly Workshop Manual
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Differential, disassembling 
and assembling 
     
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items  
     
Drift VW 295 
     Press plate VW 401
     Press plate VW 402
     Press tool VW 407
     Press tool VW 408 A
     Press tool VW 412
     Press tool VW 442
     Press tool 40-21
     Thrust plate 40-105
     Thrust pad 2050
     
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Drift 3138 
     Tapered roller bearing puller V.A.G 1582 and 
V.A.G 1582/6 
     Two-arm puller Kukko 44/2
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Note: 
 
General repair instructions   Page 00
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 Replace both tapered roller bearings of the 
differential together. Use same make if possible.
 Adjustments are required when replacing 
components marked 1)   Page 39
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Adjustment overview 
1 - 
Cover for final drive 
1) 
2 - 
O-ring 
Always replaceInsert with oil
3 - 
Final drive housing 
1) 
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 Parts catalog    4 - 
Shim "S2" 
Note thicknessAdjustment overview   Page 39
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5 - 
Outer race for small tapered roller bearing 
1) Knocking out   Fig. 1Pressing in   Fig. 2
6 - 
Inner race for small tapered roller bearing 
1) Pulling out   Fig. 3Pressing in   Fig. 4
7 - 
Bolt, 60 Nm + turn 45  further 
Always replaceAllocationLightly tighten bolts then tighten diagonally 
to correct torque 
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 Parts catalog    8 - 
Differential housing 
1) 
9 - 
Ring gear 
1) 
Paired with drive pinion (final drive set)Select correct version according to code 
letters Drive off housing with a punch   Fig. 9Installing on differential housing   Fig. 10
10 - 
Spring pin 
For securing planet pinion axis shaftDrive in flush
11 - 
Inner race for large tapered roller bearing 
1) Pulling off   Fig. 5Pressing on   Fig. 6
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12 - 
Outer race for large tapered roller bearing 
1) Driving out   Fig. 7Pressing in   Fig. 8
13 - 
Shim "S1" 
Note thicknessAdjustment overview   Page 39
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14 - 
Threaded piece 
15 - 
Sun wheel 
Installing  Fig. 11Adjusting  Fig. 12
16 - 
Planet pinion 
Installing  Fig. 11
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17 - 
Planet pinion axis shaft 
Knock out with driftDrive in carefully so that the thrust washers 
are not damaged Secure with spring pin - 10 -
18 - 
Shim Re-determining thickness   Fig. 12
19 - 
Thrust washer 
Check for cracks
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Fig. 1  Knocking outer race of small tapered roller bearing out of 
housing 
-  After removing check shims for damage.
    
Fig. 2  Pressing outer race of small tapered roller bearing into 
housing (press against stop) 
-  Position outer race using VW 295 and light even blows with a hammer.
-  Drive in onto stop as shown in illustration.
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Fig. 3  Pulling off inner race for small tapered roller bearing
A - Two arm puller, e.g. Kukko 44/2
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CAUTION! 
Wear protective gloves.  Fig. 4  Pressing on inner race for small tapered roller bearing
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Heat bearing to approx. 100 C, fit in position and press home.
    
Fig. 5  Pulling off inner race for large tapered roller bearing 
-  Before fitting extractor position press piece 40-105 on differential 
housing. 
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