AUDI A8 1998 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Oil Seal Flange Shaft Workshop Manual

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Oil seals for flange shafts,
replacing

Special tools and equipment

2062 driver

VAG1306 drip tray
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Removing
Note:
The exhaust system must only be removed if left seal is replaced.
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; removing and
installing exhaust system
Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 42; Component allocation of rear axle (All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles); Drive axle, removing and installing

VAG1383A engine/transmission hoistRear final drive installed
- Observe general repair notes page 00
-27
.
- Remove rear part of exhaust system behind clamping sleeve(s):- Remove left or right drive axles from rear final drive and lay to side:

- Remove drive flange. To loosen securing bolt, thread 2 bolts into drive
flange and counter hold using tire iron.
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- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath and drain
gear oil.

- Remove drive flange at installed bolts.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following: - Pry out drive flange seal using tire iron.
- Clean gasket seat.
- Coat outer edge of oil seal with gear oil.
- Fill gap between sealing lip and dust lip with multi-purpose grease.

- Using 2062 driver, press in seal for left drive flange to stop without
bending seal.
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Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 42;
Component allocation of rear axle (All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles); Drive axle, removing and installing

Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; removing and
installing exhaust system
Tightening torque - Using 2062 driver, press in seal for right drive flange to stop without
bending seal.
- Install driveshaft.
- Install exhaust system free of stress:- Top-up and check gear oil in rear final drive page 39
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.
Component
Nm
Drive flange to final drive 25
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