6-speed manual gearbox 01X, front-wheel drive — Dismantling and assembling differential — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Special tools named: puller

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• Use the same tools for pressing on tapered roller bearing inner race on left side and right side.

📋 Procedure

1. After removing, check shims for damage.
2. Before setting up puller, place thrust padVW 447 H on differential cage. [Note: Use the same tools for pressing on tapered roller bearing inner race on left side and right side.]
3. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Heat inner race to approx. 100 °C, fit in position and press home.
4. Before setting up puller, place thrust padVW 447 H on differential cage.
5. After removing, check shims for damage.

6. When fitting crown wheel, use centralising pins (A) (shop-made tool) to locate.
7. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Allow to cool slightly before screwing in new securing bolts.
8. Then tighten bolts in stages and in diagonal sequence until crown wheel makes full contact with differential cage.
9. Then tighten bolts to specified torque .
10. Lubricate one-piece thrust washer with gear oil and install.
11. Fit sun wheels.
12. Insert planet pinions (spaced 180° apart) and pivot into position (arrow).
13. Drive differential pinion pin into final position and secure.

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