5-speed manual gearbox 01A, four-wheel drive — Dismantling and assembling differential — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

• Special tools named: puller

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• There is a slot under the bearing seat in the differential cage for applying puller (A).

📋 Procedure

1. After removing, check shims for damage.
2. The taper of press toolVW 472/1 is applied in the outer race.
3. Support gearbox housing with VW 459/2 directly below bearing mounting. [Note: There is a slot under the bearing seat in the differential cage for applying puller (A).]
4. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Heat inner race to approx. 100 °C, fit in position and press home. [Note: There is a slot under the bearing seat in the differential cage for applying puller (A).]
5. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Heat inner race to approx. 100 °C, fit in position and press home.

6. Turn the lugs (A) and (B) out until they bear against the outer race within the recess in the housing.
7. After removing, check shims for damage.
8. Press outer race for tapered roller bearing (left-side) into cover using thrust piece2050.
9. The taper of thrust piece2050 is applied in the outer race.
10. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — When fitting crown wheel, use centralising pins (A) (shop-made tool) to locate.
11. Allow to cool slightly before screwing in bolts. Then tighten all bolts in diagonal sequence to specified torque.
12. Lubricate one-piece thrust washer with gear oil and install.
13. Install sun wheels.
14. Insert planet pinions (180° apart) and pivot into position (arrow).
15. Drive differential pinion pin into final position and secure.
16. Spring pin with annular groove: pull out using side-cutting pliers.
17. Spring pin without annular groove: knock out from behind using a punch.
18. Drive in spring pin as far as the stop.

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