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Dismantling and assembling output shaft for reverse gear — AUDI

Dismantling and assembling output shaft for reverse gear on Audi: 12 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

  • Special tools named: puller
  • Renewed: damaged shim, shim with previous value

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  • After pulling out, renew damaged shim.
  • Pull off tapered roller bearing inner race for bearing in gearbox housing

📋 Procedure

  1. Apply thrust piece3401 to dished washer (A) with collar (arrow) on dished washer.
  2. Remove circlip.
  3. Fit reverse selector gear with needle bearing and roller bearing on output shaft.
  4. Press on reverse gear synchro-hub.
  5. Fit circlip.
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  1. Before applying puller, place press toolVW 431 on output shaft.
  2. Place sleeve VW 459/1 over bearing seat with shoulder facing counter-support(A). [Note: After pulling out, renew damaged shim.]
  3. Fit oil deflector.
  4. Fit new shim with previous value.
  5. Support clutch housing with press toolVW 473 directly below bearing mounting. [Note: Pull off tapered roller bearing inner race for bearing in gearbox housing]
  6. Fit new shim with previous value under outer race.
  7. Support gearbox housing with tubeVW 463/2 directly below bearing mounting.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.