Removing bevel boxes as of model year 2010 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• Leave stub shaft in installation position in bevel box and do not pull out.
• A second mechanic is required for further removal.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove any noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.
2. Remove front propshaft 39
3. Remove particulate filter 26.
4. Unscrew bolts (1) and remove catalytic converter bracket (2).
5. Remove subframe with bracket for rear torque reaction support Running gear, axles, steering40Removing and installing subframe.

6. Pull right drive shaft from stub shaft of bevel box Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shafts and tie it up.
7. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2), and remove gearbox carrier (3) from rear torque reaction support and from bevel box.
8. Unbolt rear torque reaction support from cylinder block 10Assembly mountings.
9. Remove countersunk bolt for right stub shaft with socket and extended bit 6 mm T10107 A. Counterhold stub shaft with counterhold tool T10140/counterhold tool T50053 when doing this. [Note: Leave stub shaft in installation position in bevel box and do not pull out.]
10. Unscrew universal joint of steering rack from steering pinion and remove track rods from wheel bearing housing Running gear, axles, steering48Removing and installing steering rack.
11. Secure steering rack with track rods to body.
12. Remove top bevel box/manual gearbox connecting bolts (arrows).
13. Remove bottom bevel box/manual gearbox connecting bolts (arrows). [Note: A second mechanic is required for further removal.]
14. Carefully press bevel box off gearbox (A).
15. Turn bevel box until propshaft flange is at top.
16. Lower bevel box and guide it past steering rack.
17. Place bevel box on engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with universal supportV.A.G 1359/2.

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