A4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (ACK) (1997)
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Remove drive flange oil seal using VW681 extractor lever.
Installing
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Fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with gear oil.
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Lightly oil outer circumference of seal.
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Drive in drive flange seal 2 mm (0.079 inch) below outer housing surface, without canting.
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Install drive flange.
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While inserting drive flange, install circlip at same time.
The circlip must be seated in the base of the groove.
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Replace O-ring for cap.
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Install cap and secure in position.
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Install driveshaft.
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Top off and check transmission oil level.
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Align exhaust system free of stress.
Tightening torques
Component ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Tightening Torque
Driveshaft to Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Nm (41 ft. lb.)
Heat Shield for Driveshaft to Torsen Differential Cover ....................................................................................................................... 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)