Seal for front final drive, replacing: Removing
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.
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- Remove heat shield for selector lever cable, if installed.
- Remove center differential → Center differential, removing and installing .
- Remove bolts (arrows) at intermediate flange for front final drive.
CAUTION:
- Slowly and carefully remove cover for front final drive/intermediate flange from transmission housing. The spur gears can otherwise fall out of the transmission.
- Do not reinstall spur gears that have fallen to the ground. The transmission must be swapped in this case.
- Lift off cover i.e. intermediate flange for front final drive.
NOTE:
- Do not remove spur gears for front final drive. Secure spur gears so they do not fall out.
- If the spur gears for front final drive were removed, the wheel marking must face outward (away from transmission) for re installation.