A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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If necessary, apply Vaseline to the contact surface of the impulse wheel in order to keep it in proper position during installation.
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Press bracket (together with ball bearing) onto left drive flange as follows:
Place drive flange on pressure plate VW 401.
Press bracket on using thrust disc VW 412, tube VW 415 A and driving sleeve 32-109.
CAUTION: The press tube 2040 shown in the illustration should not be used (it is too short). Use tube VIN 415 A instead
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Install circlip (arrow -A-).
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Install left drive flange.
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Check final drive fluid level and correct as necessary refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
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Tighten the following to:
Left drive flange bracket to transmission: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
Drive axle to drive flange M10: 77 Nm (57 ft lb)
Drive axle to wheel hub M16 bolt (always replace): 200 Nm (148 ft lb) + 90°
Heat shield to transmission: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
