Renewing output shaft seal — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

• Opens: gearbox oil
• Special tools named: puller, torque wrench

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• The securing nut is locked in place with locking fluid. Therefore use a sliding handle (1) for loosening.(2) = Double hexagon socket 30 mm long, commercially available
• Clear residual locking fluid from the thread on the output shaft for the securing nut of the propshaft flange.
• Use a sliding handle (1) or a torque wrench to tighten the securing nut.(2) = Double hexagon socket 30 mm long, commercially available

📋 Procedure

1. Release and support propshaft.
2. Unscrew securing nut for propshaft flange To do this, secure gearbox support2004 with bolt M12 x 1.5, approx. 30 mm, (arrow A) to propshaft flange.
3. Insert bolt (arrow B) in hole of gearbox support2004, and support it at eyelet of flange. [Note: The securing nut is locked in place with locking fluid. Therefore use a sliding handle (1) for loosening.(2) = Double hexagon socket 30 mm long, commercially available]
4. Use two-arm puller Kukko 20-20(A) to pull off propshaft flange.
5. Using puller hook T20143/2, carefully lever out seal of output shaft. [Note: Clear residual locking fluid from the thread on the output shaft for the securing nut of the propshaft flange.]

6. Use thrust piece T50012 to drive new seal in far enough until seal is flush with housing.
7. Fit propshaft flange, and tighten old securing nut. To do this, secure gearbox support2004 with bolt M12 x 1.5, approx. 30 mm, (arrow A) to propshaft flange.
8. Insert bolt (arrow B) in hole of gearbox support2004, and support it at eyelet of flange. [Note: Use a sliding handle (1) or a torque wrench to tighten the securing nut.(2) = Double hexagon socket 30 mm long, commercially available]
9. Unscrew old securing nut again.
10. Screw on new securing nut, and tighten it to specified torque.
11. Attach propshaft 39Propshaft; Assembly overview - propshaft.
12. Check gear oil level .

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