A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Final Drive Gasket, Replacing
Removing
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Remove left-front and right-front exhaust pipes.
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Remove distributor gear.
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Remove bolts (arrows) for intermediate flange for front final drive.
CAUTION!
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Remove the intermediate flange for the front-wheel drive from the transmission housing slowly and carefully. Otherwise, the front-wheel drive
gears could fall out of file transmission.
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Gears which have fallen to the floor cannot be installed. The transmission must be replaced.
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Lift up intermediate flange for front final drive
Notes:
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Do not remove the spur pinions for the front final drive. Secure the spur pinions so they will not fall out.
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If the spur pinions for the front final drive have been removed, the gear identification must face outward (away from the transmission) when
they are installed.
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Installation position of spur pinions and instructions go to Distributor -Gear, servicing.
Installing
The intermediate flange is installed in reverse order of removal. In addition, the following work steps have to be carried out.