Removing and installing flange shafts on front final drive — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Collect oil leakage with a suitable container.
• Retaining ring for flange shaft must always be renewed.Before installing flange shaft, check seal for damage and renew if necessary.

📋 Procedure

1. Refer to general repair instructions .
2. Remove front final drive .
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Remove differential lock.
5. Place final drive down on a solid surface e.g. a workbench. [Note: Collect oil leakage with a suitable container.]

6. Carefully lever flange shaft (arrow) in (direction of arrow) out of final drive using a commercially available lever (1). [Note: Retaining ring for flange shaft must always be renewed.Before installing flange shaft, check seal for damage and renew if necessary.]
7. Remove retaining ring (arrow) of flange shaft (1) using pliers and renew.
8. Drive in flange shaft using a plastic head hammer.
9. Install front final drive .
10. Install differential lock and reconnect lines.
11. Check oil level in final drive .

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