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Removing and installing rubber bush and rear bracket of transfer box — AUDI

Removing and installing rubber bush and rear bracket of transfer box 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: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

  • Renewed: self-locking nuts, corroded nuts

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  • Cable retainers and clips which were removed or loosened must be reinstalled in the same positions.Always renew self-locking nuts and bolts.Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.

📋 Procedure

  1. Refer to general repair instructions .
  2. Remove rear propshaft .
  3. Remove bolt (arrow).
  4. Detach electrical wiring harness from transfer box bracket.
  5. Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 under transfer box to support it.
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  1. Remove bolt (arrow) for rear mounting (1).
  2. Lower transfer box slightly to gain access to centre securing bolt using engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
  3. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for bracket from transfer box.
  4. Remove retainer (1).
  5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) from rubber bush.
  6. Remove rubber bush (1). [Note: Cable retainers and clips which were removed or loosened must be reinstalled in the same positions.Always renew self-locking nuts and bolts.Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.]
  7. Install rear propshaft .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.