Renewing oil seal (left-side), 0BD — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F); platform code 83

📋 Procedure

1. Observe the general repair instructions .
2. Remove rear final drive .
3. Secure puller T10037 to housing (arrow) and pull out flange shaft.
4. Secure puller T10037 to housing (arrow) and pull out flange shaft.
5. Pry out oil seal with a suitable assembly 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 oil seal onto stop (take care to keep oil seal straight).
9. Lightly lubricate outer circumference of oil seal with gear oil.
10. Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half-full with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.
11. Drive in new oil seal onto stop (take care to keep oil seal straight).
12. Remove old circlip (A) from groove in flange shaft using pliers.
13. Insert new circlip in groove in flange shaft, taking care not to overstretch circlip.
14. Drive in flange shaft with driftVW 295.
15. Install rear final drive .
16. Check oil level in rear final drive .

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