Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0A2, front-wheel drive — Dismantling and assembling differential — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

• Special tools named: puller

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• The procedure for pulling tapered roller bearing inner races (left and right) off differential is the same for both sides.

📋 Procedure

1. After removing, check shims for damage.
2. Before setting up the puller, place thrust plate40 - 105 on differential cage. [Note: The procedure for pulling tapered roller bearing inner races (left and right) off differential is the same for both sides.] [Note: Use the same tools for pressing on tapered roller bearing inner race on left side and right side.]
3. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Heat inner race to approx. 100 °C, fit in position and press home.
4. After removing, check shims for damage.
5. When fitting crown wheel, use centralising pins (A) (shop-made tool) to locate.

6. ⚠ Wear protective gloves. — Allow to cool slightly before screwing in new securing bolts. Then tighten to specified torque.
7. Position tubeVW 422 under differential cage (slot facing crown wheel).
8. Drive out parts of spring pin remaining in differential cage and differential pinion pin.
9. Lubricate one-piece thrust washer with gear oil and install.
10. Insert sun wheels.
11. Insert planet pinions offset 180° and rotate into position (arrow).
12. Align drillings of one-piece thrust washer, planet pinions and differential cage.
13. Drive differential pinion pin into final position and secure.

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