Renewing flange shaft oil seals on Audi A6 — 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)

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• Remove securing bolt for flange shaft; to do this screw two bolts into the flange and counterhold flange shaft using a lever.

📋 Procedure

1. Place drip trayV.A.G 1306 underneath.
2. Remove securing bolt for flange shaft; to do this screw two bolts into the flange and counterhold flange shaft using a lever.
3. Pull out flange shaft.
4. If fitted, lever out dust ring using a screwdriver.
5. Pry out oil seal with a suitable lever.

6. Lightly lubricate outer circumference of oil seal with gear oil.
7. Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half-full with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.
8. Drive in new seal onto stop (take care to keep seal straight).
9. If previously fitted, drive in new dust ring (arrow) onto stop.
10. Install flange shaft.
11. Screw in and tighten securing bolt for flange shaft .
12. Install rear final drive .
13. Check oil level in rear final drive .

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