6-speed manual gearbox 01E, four-wheel drive — Removing and installing drive wheel for speedometer sender — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

• Renewed: flange shaft oil seal

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• Fit the drive wheel carefully onto the differential, making sure that it is kept straight. Do not use force; the drive wheel can break easily.

📋 Procedure

1. If fitted, remove heat shield from gearbox above drive shaft (left-side) (arrows).
2. Unbolt drive shaft (left-side) from flange shaft (B).
3. Place drip tray beneath gearbox.
4. Unscrew bolt (A) and remove flange shaft (hold shaft with drift or similar to stop it turning).
5. Pry out oil seal (C) using oil seal extractor leverVW 681.

6. Using a screwdriver, lever out drive wheel for speedometer sender (D) on alternate sides at drive lugs (arrows).
7. Install drive wheel for speedometer sender. [Note: Fit the drive wheel carefully onto the differential, making sure that it is kept straight. Do not use force; the drive wheel can break easily.]
8. Engage drive lugs in slots in differential cage.
9. Renew flange shaft oil seal and install flange shaft .
10. Fill manual gearbox with gear oil and check oil level .

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