engine AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Final Drive Flange Housing Remove Workshop Manual

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Removing

Rear differential installed

Special tools and equipment
VW771 with 771/15 multi-purpose tool
VAG1306 drip tray
VAG1359/2 universal mounting
VAG1383A engine-/transmission hoist

- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath
transmission and drain fluid.

- Remove rear section of exhaust system located
rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s).
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- Align exhaust system free of stress.
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- Top off transmission oil for final drive and check
oil level Page 39
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Tightening torques

Component
Tightening
torque
Drive flange housing to final drive 35 Nm (26 ft
lb)
Driveshaft to final drive 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Front crossmember for final drive
to body 40 Nm (30 ft
lb)
Front crossmember for final drive
with mounting bracket for exhaust
system to body 23 Nm (17 ft
lb)
Oil filler plug 35 Nm (26 ft
lb)
Nuts for clamping sleeve 40 Nm (30 ft
lb)
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Drive flange seals, replacing


Final drive installed

- Refer to general repair instructions Page 00
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14
.

Note:
The exhaust system needs to be removed only if
the left seal is replaced.

Special tools and equipment

2062 driver
3066 seal installer set
VAG1306 drip tray
VAG1359/2 universal mount
VAG1383A engine/transmission hoist
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Removing

- Remove rear section of exhaust system located
rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s).
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- Unbolt driveaxles on left and right from rear final
drive and place to side.

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- To loosen mounting bolts, screw two bolts into drive flange and
counterhold using pry bar.
- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath and drain oil.
- Remove drive flange using screwed in bolts.

- Pry out drive flange seal using pry bar.
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Tightening torques - Install seal for right drive flange using 2062 driver until stop is reached,
without canting seal.
- Bolt on driveshaft.
- Align exhaust system free of stress.- Top off gear oil in final drive and check oil level Page 39
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Component
Tightening torque
Drive flange to final drive 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
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