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

🧭 Before you start

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

• Special tools named: puller
• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue

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• Bolt is not fitted on all versions.
• Before fitting internal puller the plastic bush inside the roller bearing must be destroyed.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Unscrew securing bolt (arrow). [Note: Bolt is not fitted on all versions.] [Note: Measure distance from top edge of straight-edge and subtract the width of the straight-edge from the measured distance.]
2. If fitted, screw in securing bolt and tighten to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
3. Before fitting internal puller the plastic bush inside the roller bearing must be destroyed.
4. Remove circlip before pressing off.
5. Remove circlip before pressing off.

6. Place splitter (A) below 3rd speed selector gear. Press off synchronising hub with 3rd speed selector gear.
7. Press synchro-ring (E) into locking collar and measure gap (a) at positions (A), (B) and (C) using depth gauge (D).
8. Add the measured values and divide by 3.
9. Determine the thickest circlip that will just fit and install it.
10. Determine circlip as accurately as possible from table. For part numbers refer to Electronic parts catalogue.
11. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Heat 5th gear wheel to approx. 100 °C before pressing on.

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