A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Differential Cover O-Ring, Replacing
Removing
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Remove right-front wheel.
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Remove heat shield for right drive axle.
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Remove right drive axle.
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Remove left-front and right-front exhaust pipes.
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Remove right transmission support.
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Prevent drive flange from turning using mandrel and remove center bolt from right drive flange (arrow).
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Place oil drain pan underneath transmission to catch spilled fluid.
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Pull out right drive flange.
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Loosen bolts for differential cover in reverse order of tightening sequence shown (start at -12-, finish at -1-), and remove differential cover.
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Replace O-ring (arrow).