Checking axial and radial play of planetary gears
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.
- Check axial play of planetary gears - arrow A -.
- Axial play wear limit: 0.4 mm.
- Check planetary gears for radial play - arrow B -.
- Planetary gears must not show radial play.
- Check planetary gear axles.
- Axle peening must be intact.
- Area around axles must not be blue.
- Replace planetary carrier "III" if necessary.