Automatic gearbox 01V, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive — Renewing oil seals for flange shafts — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

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• To slacken off securing bolt, screw 2 bolts into flange shaft and counterhold with assembly lever.
• The dust ring will be damaged on removal and must be renewed.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove heat shields from final drive (arrows).
2. Place used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 underneath.
3. Unbolt drive shaft.
4. To slacken off securing bolt, screw 2 bolts into flange shaft and counterhold with assembly lever.
5. Pull out flange shaft.

6. Lever off dust ring using a small screwdriver. [Note: The dust ring will be damaged on removal and must be renewed.]
7. Pry out oil seal with a suitable lever.
8. Lightly lubricate outer circumference of oil seal with gear oil.
9. Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half-full with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.
10. Drive in new oil seal onto stop (take care to keep oil seal straight).
11. Drive in new dust ring (arrow) onto stop.
12. Install flange shaft.
13. Screw in and tighten securing bolt for flange shaft.
14. Fill up gear oil in rear final drive and check oil level .

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