ECU AUDI A6 1998 C5 / 2.G 01E Transmission Final Drive Ring Gear Adjustment Workshop Manual

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Note:

Secure special tools VW 521/4 and VW 521/8 on right of differential
(transmission side) to lift differential. If the measurement has to be repeated, the differential must again be
turned 5 turns in each direction to settle the tapered roller bearing.
Formula:
"Stotal
"
=
"S2*" + measurement + bearing preload
Example:

Inserted shim(s) "S2*" 1.20 mm
+ Measured value 0.62 mm
+ Bearing preload (constant) 0.25 mm
=
Total shim thickness "S
total
"
for "S1" + "S2"
2.07 mm
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Measuring backlash
(Position of ring gear in transmission housing)

Drive pinion with shims "S3" and "S4"
installed

- Install differential.

- Turn differential 5 turns in each direction to
settle tapered roller bearings.

- Secure dial gauge retainer VW 387 onto housing.
- Insert adjustment device VW 521/4 and VW 521/8 for ring gear.
- Fit dial gauge with dial gauge extension VW 382/10 (6 mm flat).
- Set measuring lever VW 388 to dimension a = 79 mm.
- Determine play between the teeth flanks as follows:
- Turn ring gear until it makes contact with a tooth flank (end of
backlash travel).
- Set dial gauge to "0" with 2 mm preload.
- Turn ring gear back until lying against an opposite tooth flank
(backlash).
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