AUDI A8 2001 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Front Final Drive Service Workshop Manual
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Front final drive, servicing Notes:   
Transmission installed 
 General repair notes   page 00
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 Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic 
transmissions  page 37
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1 - 
Seal 
Between final drive and transmission 
housing Always replace   page 39
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2 - 
Adjustment shim 
Behind tapered roller bearing outer race
3 - 
Tapered roller bearing outer race 
4 - 
O-ring Always replace
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5 - 
Locking bolt - 30 Nm 
6 - 
Bolt - 23 Nm 
7 - 
Right drive flange 
8 - 
Seal 
For right drive flangeAlways replace   page 39
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9 - 
Bolt - 23 Nm 
Observe tightening sequence   page 39
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10 - 
Cover for final drive 
11 - 
Adjustment shim 
Behind tapered roller bearing outer race
12 - 
Tapered roller bearing outer race 
13 - 
O-ring Always replace   page 39
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14 - 
Differential 
15 - 
Bolt - 23 Nm 
Observe tightening sequence   page 39
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16 - 
Cover for front final drive 
Shown here: Front wheel drive versionAll wheel drive version   page 39
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17 - 
Bushing 
18 - 
Gasket 
Always replace   page 39
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19 - 
Spring dowel sleeve 
20 - 
Lever 
For shift rod
21 - 
Seal For shift rodAlways replace   page 38
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22 - 
Bolt - 23 Nm 
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23 - 
Seal 
For left drive flangeAlways replace   page 39
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24 - 
Drive gear 
For Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor 
(VSS) -G22- Installed position   page 39
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25 - 
Left drive flange 
Removing and installing   page 39
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26 - 
Mounting bracket for drive flange 
27 - 
Grooved ball bearing for drive flange 
Always replace   page 39
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28 - 
Snap ring 
29 - 
O-ring 
Square cross sectionRemove and install left drive flange to 
replace  page 39
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Seal for right drive flange, replacing
 
Special Tools and equipment  
 
VW681 extractor lever
 3382 right seal installer
 VAG1306 drip tray
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Removing  
     
-  Loosen bolt drive axle/wheel hub while the 
vehicle is still standing on its wheels. 
     
- Remove wheel.
     
-  Remove heat shield for right drive axle.
     
-  Remove right drive axle: 
     
       Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, 
Steering, Repair Group 40; Drive axle, removing and installing
   
    
-  Remove bolt for flange shaft (arrow) while securing against turning 
using a drift. 
-  Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath.
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-  Remove right drive flange. 
    
Installing   -  Drive flange seal, pulling out.
-  Coat outer edge of oil seal with gear oil.
    
-  Drive in new seal to stop, without canting.
 
Installation position: The open side of the seal faces the 
transmission. 
-  Install right drive flange. 
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 Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 40; Drive 
axle, removing and installing
   
Tightening torques   -  Install bolt for drive flange (arrow, 23 Nm) while securing drive flange 
against turning, using a drift. 
-  Install drive axle.
-  Install heat shield for right drive axle.
-  Checking oil level in front final drive   page 39
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Component  
  
Nm  
Drive flange to transmission      23  
Drive axle to drive flange M10   77  
Driveshaft to drive flange M8   39  
Heat shield for driveshaft to transmission     
23  
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Seal and grooved ball bearing for left drive 
flange, replacing
 
Special Tools and equipment  
 
VW401 thrust plate
 VW402 thrust plate
 VW407 punch
 VW412 punch
 VW681 extractor lever
 32-109 driving sleeve
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2040 press tube
 3384 assembly mandrel
 VAG1306 drip tray
 VAG1358A - oil siphoning unit
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