A4 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
Seals and Gaskets: Removal and Replacement
Differential Shaft Seal
Differential Shaft Seal
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (VAG 1331)
‹› Socket (T10023)
‹› Thrust pad (T40107)
‹› Assembly lever
‹› Cleaning solution (D 009 401 04)
Work procedure
‹› The differential shaft seal can be replaced with transmission installed.
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Drain the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Refer to => [ ATF, Draining for ATF Flushing Process ] See: Fluid - CVT/Service and Repair/01J
Transmission/ATF Flushing.
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Remove the differential. Refer to => [ Differential ] See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Front Final Drive, Automatic Transaxle/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Final Drive, Differential (01J Transmission)/Differential.
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Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to => [ Right Flange Shaft ] See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Front Final Drive, Automatic
Transaxle/Differential Output Shaft/Service and Repair/Right Flange Shaft.
‹› In the case of insufficient accessibility in the vehicle, right flange shaft must not be completely removed. In that case, it only needs to be pulled out
of transmission housing a little in order to create enough room to remove and install shaft seal.
CAUTION!
‹› In the following procedures, the differential shaft surface must not come in contact with hard objects. Even small scratches or damage
to the differential shaft sealing surface cause lack of seal and the transmission must be replaced completely.
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Place a punch on a side hole of pinion shaft seal and punch a small hole - arrow - to install a metal screw in shaft seal.