A4 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
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Differential: Removal and Replacement
Differential
Differential
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Slide hammer-complete set (VW 771)
‹› Socket (27 mm) (3257)
‹› Torque wrench (VAG 1331)
‹› Internal puller (Kukko 21/5)
‹› Removing and installing is possible with the transmission installed.
‹› The differential can be removed and installed without removing the selector mechanism, input shaft, pinion shaft and bearing housing. These
components must be removed if the differential needs to be adjusted.
‹› Inspect polygon bearings for visible damage.
‹› The polygon bearings can only be replaced together with the flange shaft.
‹› If the polygon bearings do not run smoothly with the flange shaft removed, this does not necessarily indicate that the bearings are faulty. A test for
noisy bearings can only be performed with the bearings installed.
‹› A spacer ring is installed between the polygon bearing and the differential sun wheel on flange shafts with 30 mm spline diameter, refer to => [
Flange shaft assembly ] , - Item 4 -.
‹› Adjustment work is required when replacing the parts marked with 1). Table of adjustments, refer to => [ Adjustment Table ] See:
Overhaul/Adjustment Table.