Pressing Out Flange Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the circlip before remove the flange shaft REMOVE THE CIRCLIP -ARROW-. .
-- Position the center differential housing so the flange shaft does not come into contact with the VW 401 and VW 402 when pressing it off.