Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A1 > Power transmission | 5-speed manual gearbox 02T | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Exploded view - flange shafts and oil seals | Removing and installing flange shaft (left-side)

Removing and installing flange shaft (left-side)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Hook -2024 A /1-

Removing

l	Gearbox in vehicle

–	Remove noise insulation -1- → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.

–	Remove wheel housing liner (front left) → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.

–	Unbolt drive shaft (left-side) from flange shaft on gearbox → Running gear; Rep. gr.40.

–	Remove nuts -arrows- securing swivel joint (left-side).

–	If fitted, unscrew nut on bracket for front left vehicle level sender -G78-.

–	Disengage swivel joint (left-side) from wishbone.

–	Swivel suspension strut (left-side) outwards and support with hook -2024 A /1- as shown in illustration.

WARNING

Risk of accident if parts of support are not properly secured.

Secure locking pin and swivel joint with retaining clip -arrow- and nut -1-.

–	Tie up drive shaft (left-side).

Note

Make sure you do not damage surface coating on drive shaft.

–	Remove bolt -arrow- securing flange shaft (left-side). To do so, screw two bolts into flange and counterhold flange shaft with suitable lever.

–	Pull out flange shaft together with spring, thrust washer and tapered ring.

Installing

l	Tightening torque → Chapter „Exploded view - flange shafts and oil seals“

Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:

–	Push flange shaft in against spring pressure and secure with bolt.

–	Install swivel joint (left-side) and bolt drive shaft (left-side) onto flange shaft of gearbox → Running gear; Rep. gr.40.

–	Install wheel housing liner (front left) and noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.

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