Shaft Seal For The Flange/Driveshaft: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip half way with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.

-- Mount the new shaft seal -A- on the T40222/1.

-- Coat outer edge of the seal with axle oil.

-- Push the T40222/1 and the shaft seal -A- onto the pinion -B-.

-- Install the shaft seal -A- all the way in.

-- Remove the T40222/1.

-- Drive in new shaft seal as far as stop without tilting it.

-- Position the flange/driveshaft -B- on the pinion -A- so that the marking -arrow- lines up.

-- Install the VW 771/40 in the drive pinion threaded hole.

-- Secure the 3028 on the flange/driveshaft using the bolts (M8 x 30) -arrows A-

-- Secure the VW 391 with an M8 x 45 bolt -arrow B-. Rotate the spindle on the puller into the VW 771/40.

-- Counter hold the spindle on the puller using a socket wrench and pull the flange/driveshaft all the way in.

Install the circlip -1- as follows:

• The bevel on the inside of the circlip -arrow A- faces out, toward the driveshaft.
• If present, the wide strap on the circlip -arrow B- must be on the right side, as illustrated.

Note the following when replacing the flange/driveshaft:

• The locking ring -1- must be determined again.
• For this, determine and insert the thickest locking ring -1- that can still be installed in the groove.

-- Attach the driveshaft to the rear final drive, refer to INSTALLING .

Audi A4, A5 Coupe/Sportback/Cabrio, Q5, A6, A7 

-- Attach the driveshaft center bearing to the body free of tension. Tightening specification, refer to item  9.

-- Install the heat shield and the crossmember. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY PANELS .

All Vehicles 

-- Fill the rear final drive gear oil. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL, CHECKING .

-- Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to the appropriate service information .