A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
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Output Shaft: Service and Repair
5 SPD. A/T 01L AWD
Left drive flange, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment
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VAG 1358A Oil siphoning unit
Removing
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Open locking screw (arrow) of differential cover and siphon out approximately 0.5 liters of gear oil from final drive using VAG 1358A oil
siphoning unit.
CAUTION: Syphoning ensures that no gear oil reaches the A TF. Otherwise malfunctions may occur In the hydraulic transmission control.
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Remove left front wheel.
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Remove heat shield for left drive axle.
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Remove left drive axle.
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Remove vehicle speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G22-.
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Remove harness connector bracket from mounting bracket for drive flange.
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Remove left drive flange mounting bracket (arrows).
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Remove left drive flange.
Note: The left drive flange between body and subframe can be pulled out with the transmission installed if the mounting bracket for the drive
flange is turned approximately 60°C to the right against the installation position.
