A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
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Warm ring gear to approximately 100°C (212°F) and install.
A - Centering pins (hand-made); use as guide
Fig. 7 Installing differential bevel gears
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Install large differential bevel gears together with proper shim go to Figs. 8 and go to 9.
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Install small differential bevel gears (turned 180°) and swing in (hold thrust washer in place with some grease).
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Align thrust washers.
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Install threaded pieces.
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Drive axle in and secure.
Fig. 8 Adjusting differential bevel gears
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Install large differential bevel gears together with thinnest shims (0.5 mm).
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Install small differential bevel gears together with thrust washers and press in axle.
From this point on, the differential bevel gears must be kept together with their respective thrust washers.
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Press small differential bevel gears outward and check play of large differential bevel gears by hand (arrows).
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Adjust play by installing an appropriate shim so that maximum play of 0.01 mm occurs.
