Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A3 Mk2 > Power transmission | 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0AM (S tronic) | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Exploded view - flange shafts and oil seals | Removing and installing flange shaft (left-side)

Removing and installing flange shaft (left-side)

Removing

Note

t	→ Chapter „Repair instructions“.

t	→ Chapter „Rules for cleanliness when working on the gearbox“.

–	Remove front left wheel.

–	Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

Note

Depending on version, different types of noise insulation may be fitted.

–	Remove front section of front wheel housing liner (left-side) → Rep. gr.66.

Note

Depending on version, different types of wheel housing liner may be fitted.

–	Unbolt drive shaft (left-side) from flange shaft on gearbox and tie up to body.

–	Remove bolt -arrow- securing flange shaft (left-side). To do so, screw two bolts into flange and counterhold flange shaft with suitable lever.

–	Pull out flange shaft together with spring, thrust washer and tapered ring.

Installing

l	Tightening torque → Chapter „Exploded view - flange shafts and oil seals“

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

–	Push flange shaft in against spring pressure and secure with bolt.

–	Install drive shaft (left-side) → Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr.40.

–	Renew gear oil → Chapter.

Note

The gear oil must be renewed; the correct gear oil level cannot be achieved otherwise.

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