A4 Quattro Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (ATW) (2000)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Drive Flange Seal, Replacing
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Transmission installed
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Observe general repair instructions, Refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission, Service and Repair.
Special tools and equipment
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VW195 arbor
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VW295 needle bearing drift
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VW681 extractor lever
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VAG1306 drip tray
Notes:
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Removal and installation of the left seal is shown in the illustration.
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The procedure for left and right seal is the same.
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The exhaust system does not need to be removed.
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Transmission code CXF: drive flanges are installed without polygon bearings.
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For drive flanges with a gear diameter of 30 mm (1.181 inch) a spacer ring is installed between the polygon bearing and the tapered bearing.
Removing
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Remove heat shield for drive axle.
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Remove drive axle from transmission drive flange.
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Turn steering as far to left as possible.
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Tie-up drive axle as high as possible. Do not damage paint on drive axle.
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Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath transmission.
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Place chisel or spacer -A- under drive flange.
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Turn bolt -B- to pull drive flange out of differential bevel gears.
Note: If the drive flange does not come out easily, turn the drive flange and insert a bolt in the hole on the opposite side to assist removal.