Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time note the following:

Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE .

-- Thoroughly clean the left flange shaft and 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/dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease:G 052 128 A1 .

-- Clean the left flange shaft thoroughly.

The Following Steps Must Be Performed on the Listed Vehicle Types up to the Specified VIN:

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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 2008	Through WAUZZZ8T9BA902081	Germany, Ingolstadt

-- Check the pretension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft based on the wear pattern on the mounting bracket -arrow-. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT BALL BEARING PRETENSION .

Optimize the pretension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT BALL BEARING PRETENSION, OPTIMIZING .
Adjust the pretension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT BALL BEARING PRETENSION, ADJUSTING .

Continuation for All Vehicles

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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 visible.

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-- Install the left flange shaft -2- in the transmission in direction of -arrow B-. When doing this, guide the flange shaft centrally in 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-.

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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, DRAINING AND FILLING .