AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Speedometer Speed Sensor Workshop Manual

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Speedometer Vehicle Speed
Sensor (VSS), removing and
installing

Transmission installed

- Observe general repair instructions Page 00
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14
.

CAUTION!

Handle sensor carefully. If damaged it may
not indicate speed accurately.

Removing

Installing - Disconnect harness connector from Speedometer Vehicle Speed
Sensor (VSS) -A-.
- Press retaining clip down, turn sensor sideways and remove upward.
- Replace seal -B-.
- Install sensor and lock in place.
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Speedometer drive gear, removing and
installing


Special tools and equipment

VW195 arbor
VW295 needle bearing drift
VW681 extractor lever
VAG1306 drip tray

Removing

- Remove left drive flange and seal -B- drive flange seal, replacing,
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- Remove speedometer vehicle speed sensor Page 39
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- Press retaining clips in direction of arrows using screwdriver.
- Carefully remove drive gear by prying out out, alternating between
sides.
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, note the
following:

CAUTION!

Install the drive gear carefully onto the
differential, without canting. Do not use force,
the drive gear can break easily.
Installation position:

The drive peg of the drive gear -A- faces seal -B- and locates in the
groove of the differential.
Retaining clips (arrows) locate in circumferential groove in differential.
Tightening torques - Always replace seal -B- and circlip -C- Page 39
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- Install drive flange using VW295 needle bearing drift.
- Top off and check transmission oil level Page 34
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Component

Tightening torque
Driveshaft to drive flange M 8 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
M10 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
Heat shields over drive axles on transmission 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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