A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Installation
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Install impulse wheel for VSS -G22- (arrow) on drive flange and check installation position.
NOTE:
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The drivers on the impulse wheel must engage in the groove of the drive flange.
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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 piece VW 412, pipe piece 2040 and pressure pipe 32-109.
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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.
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Tighten the following to:
Left drive flange bracket to transmission: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
Drive axle to drive flange: 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
Drive axle to wheel hub:
M14 bolt (always replace): 120 Nm (89 ft lb) + 90°
M16 bolt (always replace): 200 Nm (148 ft lb) + 90°
Heat shield to transmission: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)