S4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
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Remove oil filler plug (arrow) and syphon off at least 0.5 L gear oil from final drive using VAG1 358A.
Note:
Oil must be siphoned from final drive, otherwise there is a risk that the gear oil could mix with the ATF.
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Remove heat shield for left drive axle.
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Remove Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), refer to Powertrain Management - Computers and Control Systems - Vehicle Speed
Sensor - Service and Repair - Procedures
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Remove harness connector bracket from mounting bracket for drive flange.
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Remove drive flange mounting bracket (arrows).
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Pull out drive flange.
Note:
The left drive flange can be pulled out between body and subframe with the transmission installed if the drive flange mounting bracket is
turned approximately 60° to the right against the installed position.
Removing seal
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Remove circlip for grooved ball bearing (arrow A).