Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Left Flange Shaft Seal In Transmission Housing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE .

-- Always clean the left flange shaft, the transmission housing in the area where the differential is accessed -arrow A- and the shaft seal -arrow B-.

NOTE:

Replace the left flange shaft seal (between the differential and transmission housing) -arrow B- if it is damaged. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .

-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1.

-- Clean the left flange shaft thoroughly.

The following work must be performed on the listed vehicle types up to the specified VIN:

Fig 2: Always Clean Left Flange Shaft, Transmission Housing In Area Where The Differential Is Accessed

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Vehicle Model	VIN	Factory
Audi A4 MY 2008	Through WAUZZZ8K9BN034383	Germany, Neckarsulm
Audi A4 MY 2008	Through WAUZZZ8KXBA082742	Germany, Ingolstadt
Audi A5 Cabriolet MY 2008	Through WAUVGAFH3BN009542	Germany, Neckarsulm
Audi A5 Coupe MY 08	Through WAUZZZ8T9BA902081	Germany, Ingolstadt

-- Check the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft based on the wear pattern on the bearing bracket -arrow-. Refer to BALL BEARING, PRE-TENSIONING, LEFT FLANGE SHAFT .

Optimize the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to PRE-TENSION ON BALL BEARING, OPTIMIZING, LEFT FLANGE SHAFT .
Adjust the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to PRE-TENSION ON BALL BEARING, ADJUSTING, LEFT FLANGE SHAFT .

For All Vehicle Models

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Left Flange Shaft

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-- Install the dual mass flywheel. Refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Rotate the dual mass flywheel -1- until the opening to the differential -arrow 3- is seen.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Left Flange Shaft

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-- Install the left flange shaft -2- into the transmission -arrow B-. When doing this, insert the flange shaft centrally into the shaft seal on the front differential -arrow 3-.

NOTE:

If the flange shaft is not centered, the flange shaft splines -2- will damage the left flange shaft seal between the final drive and the transmission housing.

The shaft seal must be replaced if it is damaged.

Ignore -arrow A-.

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts & Flange Shaft Mounting Bracket

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-- Fill the gear oil in the front final drive after installing the transmission and check the level. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .