A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
Differential Output Shaft: Service and Repair
Right Flange Shaft
Right Flange Shaft
‹› Automatic transmission clean working conditions, refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] See: Service Precautions/Clean Working Conditions.
‹› General repair instructions, refer to => [ General Repair Information ] See: Service Precautions/General Repair Information.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)
Removing
‹› Transmission installed.
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Remove the right drive axle heat shield.
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Remove right drive axle from transmission flange and tie up.
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Place (V.A.G 1782) beneath transmission.
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Remove the flange shaft by placing a chisel or spacer piece - A - under the flange shaft and by turning bolt - B -.
‹› If difficult to remove, rotate the flange shaft and install the bolt into the opposite threaded hole for removing the flange shaft.
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Always replace the flange shaft circlip.
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Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with jaw protectors. Remove the old circlip - A - from the groove in the flange shaft using the new circlip.