Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk3 > Power transmission | 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0B5 (S tronic) | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Exploded view - front final drive and oil seals | Checking preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side) | Renewing mounting bracket and ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side)

Renewing mounting bracket and ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Thrust plate -VW 401-

t	Thrust plate -VW 402-

t	Press tool -VW 412-

t	Tube -VW 516-

–	Remove flange shaft (left-side) → Chapter.

–	Remove circlip -1- from flange shaft.

–	Press ball bearing -A- off flange shaft.

–	Fit new mounting bracket -1-.

l	Installation position: side with lettering faces towards flange for drive shaft.

–	Fit new ball bearing -2-.

–	With mounting bracket -B- installed, press on ball bearing -A- as far as stop.

–	Fit circlip -1- in annular groove on flange shaft.