Remove left drive flange

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, 2003 Audi A4, and 2002 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Wheel Hex Bolt

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Loosen bolt drive axle/wheel hub while the vehicle is still standing on its wheels. → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION
Remove wheel.

Fig 2: Axle Shaft Shielding Plate

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Remove heat shield for left drive axle (arrows), if installed.

Third bolt is not visible in the illustration.

Unbolt left drive axle - 1 - from transmission flange and remove. → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION
Place drip tray VAG1306 underneath.

Fig 3: Extracting Gear Oil From Front Final Drive Using VAG 1358 A

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Remove oil filler plug (arrow) and siphon off at least 0.5 L gear oil from front final drive using oil siphoning unit VAG1358A

NOTE:

Oil must be siphoned from final drive, otherwise there is a risk that the gear oil could mix with the ATF.

Remove Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) → Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G22 , removing and installing .
Remove harness connector bracket from mounting bracket for drive flange.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Left Drive Flange Mounting Bracket

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Remove drive flange mounting bracket (arrows).
Pull out drive flange.

NOTE:

The left drive flange can be pulled out between body and subframe with the transmission installed if the mounting bracket for drive flange is turned approx. 60 ° to the right against the installation position.