Removing bevel box - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine: Audi TT Mk2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• Place a cloth below the engine to catch escaping engine oil.
• Mark position of flexible coupling and bevel box flange in relation to one another.
• Unbolt propshaft with flexible coupling from bevel box (arrows) (counterhold triangular flange with suitable lever).
• If seal is damaged propshaft must be renewed.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove flange shaft (right-side) .
2. Unplug electrical connector (1) at oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
3. Unclip bracket (2) for electrical wiring leading to oil level and oil temperature sender G266 at subframe. [Note: Place a cloth below the engine to catch escaping engine oil.]
4. Remove bolt (2) and banjo bolt (3).
5. Detach bracket for turbocharger from oil return pipe.

6. Remove bolts (arrows 1, 2, 3) and detach bracket for bevel box.
7. Mark position of flexible coupling and bevel box flange in relation to one another.
8. Unbolt propshaft with flexible coupling from bevel box (arrows) (counterhold triangular flange with suitable lever).
9. Push engine/gearbox assembly forward slightly (towards front end) and then pull propshaft off bevel box. [Note: If seal is damaged propshaft must be renewed.]
10. ⚠ The seal (arrow) in the propshaft flange can be damaged.Push propshaft towards the rear and to the right as far as possible. — Unscrew bolts (1 ... 3) and remove pendulum support.
11. Unscrew bolts (4 in total) securing bevel box to manual gearbox (arrows).
12. Detach bevel box from gearbox and remove.

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