A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Flange Shaft Seals
Flange Shaft Seals
‹› The seals can only be replaced when the rear final drive is removed.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Driver (2062)
‹› Drip Tray (V.A.G 1306)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with Universal Transmission Support (V.A.G 1359/2)
‹› Sealing grease (G 052 128 A1)
Removing
‹› Follow the general repair instructions, refer to => [ General Repair Information ] See: Description and
Operation/01AA,01EA,02XA,0A3A,01VA,09EA,09LA Transmission/General Repair Information.
‹› Remove rear final drive, refer to => [ Rear Final Drive ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/01AA,01EA,02XA,0A3A,01VA,09EA,09LA Transmission/Audi A8.
‹› All illustrations show the left side of the rear final drive. Removing and installing the flange shaft and seal on the right side is identical.
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Place the (V.A.G 1306) underneath.
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Remove the flange shaft bolt. While doing this, install the two bolts into the flange counterhold the flange shaft using a tire iron.
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Remove the flange shaft.
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If equipped, pry out the dust ring with a screwdriver.