A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Final Drive Housing Cover Gasket, Replacing
FRONT FINAL DRIVE HOUSING COVER GASKET, REPLACING
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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VAG1383/A transmission jack
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VAG1359/2 plate
Removing
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Remove front exhaust pipes.
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Remove heat shield.
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Remove bolts -1- to -14- on housing cover for front final drive.
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Place VAG1383A transmission jack together with 1359/2 plate in position.
CAUTION:
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Remove the front final drive housing cover slowly and carefully. Otherwise, the front-wheel drive gears could fall out of the transmission.
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If the front-wheel drive gears have fallen to the floor, they cannot be reinstalled The transmission has to be replaced
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Lift up housing cover or intermediate flange for front final drive.
NOTES:
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Do not remove front gears for front final drive.
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If the gears for the front final drive have been removed, the gear identification must face outward (away from the transmission) when they are
installed
Installing
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Before installing, make sure dowel sleeve -A- is correctly located.
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Install gasket.
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Install housing cover on intermediate flange for front final drive.
CAUTION: All-wheel drive vehicles: the sealing lips of the oil seal can be damaged if the intermediate flange is not installed on the output shaft
with sufficient care.