A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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Installing go to Fig. 12
6 - Outer race of small tapered roller bearing
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Pulling out go to Fig. 6
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Pressing in go to Fig. 11
7 - Spacer sleeve
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Always replace
8 - Final drive housing
9 - Shim S3
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Note thickness
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Adjustment summary
10 - Outer race of large tapered roller bearing
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Driving out go to Fig. 7
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Pulling in go to Fig. 10
11 - Inner race of large tapered roller bearing
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Pulling off go to Fig. 8
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Pressing on go to Fig. 9
12 - Pinion
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Matched with ring gear
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Must only be replaced together with ring gear
Fig. 1 Clamping final drive in vise
Fig. 2 Loosening pinion nut
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Install retainer 3028 using M8 x 30 mounting bolts.
CAUTION!
The final drive must be supported (e.g. with VAG 1383 A), when the pinion nut is loosened. Otherwise, the threaded holes in the housing can
be damaged.
Fig. 3 Pulling drive shaft flange off of pinion