Removing and installing centre differential and centre differential housing — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Re-determining thickness of shim (C).

📋 Procedure

1. Place drip tray under gearbox.
2. Drain off gear oil.
3. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach centre differential housing.
4. Remove centre differential from pinion shaft/hollow shaft.
5. Slide centre differential onto splines of hollow shaft.

6. Insert dished spring (B) into centre differential housing (A). [Note: Re-determining thickness of shim (C).]
7. Position shim (C) on dished spring (B).
8. Fit spring (D) onto flange shaft in centre differential housing.
9. Lubricate new O-ring with gear oil and insert into circumferential groove on gearbox cover.
10. Then fit centre differential housing onto gearbox cover.
11. Tighten bolts (arrows) to specified torque .
12. Fill up with gear oil and check oil level in manual gearbox 6-speed manual gearbox 0A3, four-wheel drive34.

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