Renewing flange shaft oil seals on Audi A4, Audi Cabriolet — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bolts (2) and detach heat shield.
2. Unscrew bolts (1).
3. Push drive shaft outwards so it telescopes slightly and pivot drive shaft out of flange shaft.
4. Remove wheel on relevant side.
5. Attach support T10149 with one wheel bolt.

6. Insert support T10149 in engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
7. Raise wheel bearing housing just far enough (not more than 10 cm) to be able to pivot drive shaft out of flange shaft.
8. ⚠ Do not raise the wheel bearing housing further than 10 cm! Otherwise there is a risk that the vehicle may slip off the lifting platform.If necessary place a weight of approx. 50 kg in the luggage compartment, or secure the vehicle to the lifting platform using tensioning strap T10038 or similar.Do not raise or lower vehicle while engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A is positioned under the vehicle.Do not leave engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under vehicle for longer than necessary. — Remove securing bolt for flange shaft; to do this screw two bolts into the flange and counterhold flange shaft using a lever.
9. Place drip trayV.A.G 1306 underneath.
10. Pull out flange shaft.
11. If fitted, lever out dust ring using a screwdriver.
12. Pry out oil seal with a suitable lever.
13. Lightly lubricate outer circumference of oil seal with gear oil.
14. Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half-full with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.
15. Drive in new seal onto stop (take care to keep seal straight).
16. Drive in new dust ring (arrow) onto stop.
17. Install flange shaft.
18. Screw in and tighten securing bolt for flange shaft .
19. Attach drive shaft 42.
20. Install heat shield and tighten bolts (2). Tightening torque
21. Check oil level in rear final drive .
22. If previously removed, install wheel and tighten wheel bolts Wheels and tyres44.

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