A4 Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1996)
The drive peg of the drive gear -A- faces seal -B- and locks into groove in the differential.
The retaining clips (arrows) lock in the circumferential groove in the differential.
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Always replace seal -B- and circlip -C-.
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Drive in drive flange using VW295 needle bearing drift.
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Top up and check transmission fluid.
Component Tightening torque
Component
Tightening Torque
Drive Axle to Drive Flange
M8 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Nm (30 ft. lb.)
M10 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77 Nm (57 ft. lb.)
Heat Shields Over Drive Axles to Transmission ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.)