differential AUDI A4 1999 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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- Remove heat shield above driveshaft.

- Remove heat shield next to rear differential.

- Check for factory color marking on driveshaft. If not, mark position of
driveshaft flange -A- to drive flange in rear differential -B- with color
marking.
- Remove mounting bolts from driveshaft flange.

Note:
If driveshaft cannot be pushed upward past flange, tie up driveshaft after
lowering the differential. When lowering driveshaft, protect it from
dropping and note the permissible bend angle of driveshaft Notes,
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. - Tie driveshaft to mount for parking brake cable using wire.
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