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Dismantling and assembling differential - manual gearbox 02T — AUDI

Dismantling and assembling differential - manual gearbox 02T on Audi: 15 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

  • Special tools named: puller

📋 Procedure

  1. Clamp internal puller firmly under tapered roller bearing outer race.
  2. Support gearbox housing with tube 3259 directly below bearing mounting.
  3. Before fitting puller, position spacer sleeve VW 472/2 and thrust piece3002 on differential cage.
  4. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Heat tapered roller bearing inner race to approx. 100°C before pressing on.
  5. Support opposite side of inner race using installing sleeveVW 455.
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  1. Support clutch housing with tube for wheel bearing3345 directly below bearing mounting.
  2. Before fitting puller, position spacer sleeve VW 472/2 and thrust piece3002 on differential cage.
  3. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Heat tapered roller bearing inner race to approx. 100°C before pressing on.
  4. Drive the remaining part of the spring pin out of the differential cage.
  5. Lubricate one-piece thrust washer with gear oil and install.
  6. Install both sun wheels and secure (e.g. with flange shaft).
  7. Insert planet pinions (180° apart) and pivot into position.
  8. Push differential pinion pin (arrow A) in as far as first planet pinion.
  9. Fit threaded pieces (arrows B) in sun wheels.
  10. Drive differential pinion pin into final position and secure with spring pin.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.