AUDI A6 1997 C5 / 2.G 01E Transmission Final Drive Flange Oil Seals Workshop Manual

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Drive flange oil seals,
replacing

Rear final drive installed

- Observe general repair instructions Page 00
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11
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Note:
The exhaust system only needs to be removed if
the left oil seal is replaced.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

Drift 2062
Drip tray V.A.G 1306
Universal support V.A.G 1359/2
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
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Removing

- Remove rear section of exhaust system
(rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s)):

Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo
Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26


- Detach left and right-hand drive axles from rear
final drive, and lay to one side:

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Steering, Repair Group 42.


- Remove drive flange. To loosen securing bolt, screw two bolts into
drive flange and hold with bar to prevent it from turning.
- Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 underneath and drain transmission oil.
- Pull out drive flange using the bolts already screwed in.
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Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the
following: - Pry out drive flange oil seal with a suitable lever.
- Clean seat for oil seal.
- Moisten outer circumference of seal with gear oil.
- Fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with sealing grease G52 128
A1.

- Drive in oil seal for left drive flange onto stop with mandrel 2062, taking
care to keep the seal straight.
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Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 42.

Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo Engine Mechanical, Engine
Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26

Tightening torque - Drive in oil seal for right drive flange onto stop with mandrel 2062,
ensuring that seal is kept straight.
- Bolt on driveshaft.
- Align exhaust system free of stress.- Top up gear oil in rear final drive and check oil level Page 39
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Component

Nm
Drive flange to final drive 25
Drive axle to flange shaft M8 40

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