Removing bevel box - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine (generation II) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Special tools named: T10361

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• With vehicle still standing on its wheels, slacken off twelve-point bolt (arrow) on front wheel (right-side) with socket (24 mm)T10361 90° (maximum). Do not slacken further, as this would damage the wheel bearing.
• Mark position of flexible coupling relative to bevel box flange for re-installation.
• If seal is damaged propshaft must be renewed.
• Place cloth below connection to catch escaping engine oil.
• The flange shaft (right-side) remains in the bevel box.

📋 Procedure

1. With vehicle still standing on its wheels, slacken off twelve-point bolt (arrow) on front wheel (right-side) with socket (24 mm)T10361 90° (maximum). Do not slacken further, as this would damage the wheel bearing.
2. Remove front wheel (right-side) Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
3. Remove noise insulation (1)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
4. Unplug electrical connector (1) at oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
5. Unclip bracket (2) for electrical wiring leading to oil level and oil temperature sender G266 at subframe.

6. Remove drive shaft (right-side) Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
7. If fitted, remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield (1).
8. Mark position of flexible coupling relative to bevel box flange for re-installation.
9. Remove bolts (arrows) securing flexible coupling of propshaft to bevel box (counterhold triangular flange with suitable lever) Rear final drive39Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft.
10. Push engine/gearbox assembly slightly towards front of vehicle and then pull propshaft off bevel box. [Note: If seal is damaged propshaft must be renewed.]
11. ⚠ The seal (arrow) in the propshaft flange can be damaged.Push propshaft towards the rear and to the right as far as possible. — Remove bolts (arrows) and detach bracket (1).
12. Remove bolts (1, 2) and detach support for turbocharger. [Note: Place cloth below connection to catch escaping engine oil.]
13. Remove bolt (arrow), disconnect oil supply line from cylinder block and press to the side.
14. Remove bolts (arrows 1 and 2) for gearbox carrier.
15. Remove bolt for flange shaft (right-side) using socket and extended bit T10107 A. [Note: The flange shaft (right-side) remains in the bevel box.]
16. Remove bolts (arrows) securing bevel box to gearbox. [Note: Use a jointed socket wrench (2) to unscrew bolts at top (1).]
17. Carefully push bevel box away from gearbox, making sure it does not fall down.
18. Detach bevel box together with bracket for bevel box.

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