A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Left Drive Flange Seal
LEFT DRIVE FLANGE SEAL, REPLACING
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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VW401 thrust plate
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VW402 thrust plate
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VW407 punch
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VW412 thrust disc
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VW681 extractor lever
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32-109 driving sleeve
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2040 press tube
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3384 assembly mandrel
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VAG1358 oil extractor
Removing
WARNING: Only loosen the drive axle/wheel hub bolt and the wheel bolts when the vehicle is standing on its wheels.
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Remove wheel.
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Remove noise insulation for left drive axle from wheel housing.
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Remove left drive axle
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Place oil drain pan under transmission.
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Remove filler plug (arrow) and drain at least 0.5 liters of fluid from final drive using VAG1358A.
CAUTION: Oil must be drawn out of the final drive, otherwise there is a risk of gear oil mixing with ATF
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Remove left drive axle heat shield (if installed).
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Remove speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G22-.
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Remove bracket for harness connector from drive flange bracket.
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Remove drive flange bearing bracket (arrows).
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Remove drive flange.
Removing Oil Seal