A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
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Driving out see Fig. 6
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Installing see Fig. 9
11. Double tapered roller bearing inner race 1)
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Pressing off see Fig. 7
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Pressing on see Fig. 8
12. Drive pinion 1)
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Matched to ring gear, always replace together as a set
Fig. 1 Removing drive pinion nut
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Thread in two hex head bolts M8 x 30 -A-.
B - 36 mm socket (deep)
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When nut is removed, final drive must be supported (e.g. using VAG1 359t2 universal mount together with VAG1 383A transmission hoist).
Fig. 2 Pull off driveshaft flange from drive pinion
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Thread two hex head bolts M8 x 30 -A- into flange.
Fig. 3 Pull out seal for driveshaft flange