Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A3 Mk2 > Power transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox 02Q, four-wheel drive | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Exploded view - flange shaft and oil seals on bevel box | Removing and installing flange shaft (right-side)

Removing and installing flange shaft (right-side)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t	Puller -T10037-

t	Socket and extended bit -T10107 A-

Removing

–	Remove drive shaft (right-side) → Rep. Gr.40.

–	Unbolt heat shield for drive shaft (right-side) from bevel box -arrows-.

–	Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below gearbox.

–	Using socket and extended bit -T10107 A-, remove bolt -arrow 1- securing flange shaft (right-side). To do so, screw two bolts into flange and counterhold flange shaft with suitable lever.

–	Attach puller -T10037- to flange shaft (right-side).

Note

Use the puller -T10037- to remove the flange shaft (right-side) to avoid damaging the polygon bearings on the flange shaft.

–	Place a spacer (e.g. press tool -VW 434-) between gearbox carrier and knurled nut -T10037/1-.

–	Use knurled nut -T10037/1- and lower support -A- to align puller -T10037- parallel with flange.

–	Pull out flange shaft.

Installing

l	Tightening torque → Chapter

Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:

–	Carefully drive in flange shaft (while turning).

–	Secure flange shaft.

–	Install heat shield for drive shaft (right-side) → Anchor.

–	Install drive shaft (right-side) → Rep. Gr.40.

–	Check gear oil level in manual gearbox and top up as required → Chapter.

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