A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
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Remove bolts of differential cover in opposite order of tightening order shown, -12 to-1-, and remove.
Installing
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Replace O-ring -arrow-.
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Install differential cover.
Tightening order:
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1st stage: Tighten bolts -1-, -2- and -3- by hand.
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2nd stage: Tighten bolts -1- to -12- to the final torque of 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.) in the order stated.
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Check gear oil in final drive and top up.
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Install right transmission support.
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Install drive axle.
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Top up transmission fluid in front final drive and check oil level
Tightening torques
Differential cover to transmission housing ............................................................................................................................................... 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Flange shaft to transmission ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Heat shield to transmission ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)