Exploded view I - differential — AUDI
Exploded view I - differential on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Audi
Audi A3
1997
Power transmission
Automatic gearbox 01M
Edition
11.2007
Exploded view I - differential
Note
If tapered roller bearings are to be re-used, mark the adjuster ring
Fig.
The output shaft does not need to be removed when removing and installing the differential.
Gearbox housing
Drive for
speedometer sender
G22
With marking for gear oil level
Fig.
10 Nm
Output shaft to flange shaft
Remove before removing differential
To remove, first remove circlip
item 31
Install only after adjusting differential
Installation position: thread faces flange shaft
O-ring
Renew
Adjuster ring
Removing
Fig.
When re-installing used bearings mark original position and set to the same position when installing
Fig.
Note adjustment instructions when installing new bearings
Chapter
“
Adjusting differential
”
Oil seal for flange shaft
Can be renewed with gearbox in vehicle
Chapter
Tapered ring
Installation position: shoulder faces thrust washer
Thrust washer
Place above compression spring
Spring
Flange shaft
Remove before taking out inner circlip on differential bevel gear
Removing and installing
Chapter
Fit with tapered ring, thrust washer and compression spring
Dished spring
Installation position: convex side must face outwards
Circlip
Cover plate
Retaining clip
Bolt
Apply
locking fluid
AMV 185 101 A1
when fitting
12 Nm
Cover plate
Circlip
Dished spring
Installation position: convex side must face outwards
Flange shaft
Remove before taking out inner circlip on differential bevel gear
Removing and installing
Chapter
Fit with tapered ring, thrust washer and compression spring
Spring
Thrust washer
Place above compression spring
Tapered ring
Installation position: shoulder faces thrust washer
Flange shaft oil seal
Can be renewed with gearbox in vehicle
Chapter
Bearing body
Remove with
slotted nut wrench
3155
Note adjustment instructions when installing new bearings
Chapter
“
Adjusting differential
”
Installing
Fig.
150 Nm
O-ring
Renew
Output shaft to flange shaft
Remove before removing differential
To remove, first remove circlip
item 30
Install only after adjusting differential
Installation position: thread faces flange shaft
Differential
Before removing differential, take out bearing body, adjuster ring and output shafts
Dismantling and assembling
Chapter
Bolt
Apply
locking fluid
AMV 185 101 A1
when fitting
12 Nm
Retaining clip
After adjusting tapered roller bearings, secure bearing body
item 24
and adjuster ring
item 5
.
Circlip
Do not remove until after removal of flange shaft, as compression spring
item 20
is preloaded
Removing and installing
Fig.
Circlip
Do not remove until after removal of flange shaft, as compression spring
item 9
is preloaded
Removing and installing
Fig.
Gasket
Renew
Cover
For differential
Bolt
Apply
locking fluid
AMV 185 101 A1
when fitting
Note
After adjusting tapered roller bearings, secure bearing body and adjuster ring.
28 Nm
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