A4 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
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Remove heat shield for left drive axle (arrows), if installed.
Third bolt is not visible in the illustration.
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Unbolt left drive axle -1- from transmission flange and remove.
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Place VAG1 306 drip tray underneath.
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Remove oil filler plug (arrow) and siphon off at least 0.5 Liters gear oil from front final drive using VAG 1358A.
Note: Oil must be siphoned from final drive, otherwise there is a risk that the gear oil could mix with the ATF
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Remove Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
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Remove harness connector bracket from mounting bracket for drive flange.
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Remove drive flange mounting bracket (arrows).
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Pullout drive flange.
Note: The left drive flange can be pulled out between body and subframe with the transmission installed if the mounting bracket for drive flange
is turned approximately 60° to the right against the installation position.
Removing seal