Renewing needle bearings (polygon bearings) for flange shaft (right-side) — AUDI
Renewing needle bearings (polygon bearings) for flange shaft (right-side) on Audi: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)
📋 Procedure
- Remove flange shaft (right-side) .
- Assemble assembly tool T10047, as shown in illustration.
- Screw parts together as far as stop.
- Remove circlip (A).
- Rotate shaft when pressing off (arrow) to prevent contact surface of needle bearings on shaft from being damaged.
- Remove seal (A) from groove (arrow).
- Lightly lubricate seal (A) with gear oil.
- Fit seal (A) in groove (arrow) on flange shaft.
- Fit clamp T10047.
- Rotate shaft when pressing on (arrow) to prevent contact surface of needle bearings on shaft from being damaged.
- Secure needle bearings in position with new circlip.
- Install flange shaft (right-side) .
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