A4 Quattro Wagon L4-2.0L Turbo (BPG) (2005)
Removing
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Transmission installed
Note: The flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 100, otherwise it may be damaged.
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Remove exhaust system from the clamps.
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Detach rear part of exhaust system from hangers and remove.
Note: A second technician is required to remove the rear part of exhaust system.
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Unbolt heat shield for driveshaft -arrows-.
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Remove bolts at flange of transmission/drive axle.
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Push driveshaft to rear final drive together. The constant velocity joints can be adjusted axially.
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Secure driveshaft -1- with wire (arrow) to heat shield.
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Place container under the transmission.
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Unscrew rear oil drain plug (at end cover) and drain gear oil.
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Unscrew bolts attaching bearing housing.
Note: bearing housing is pressed slightly off end cover by spiral spring when mounting bolts are loosened.