Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The transmission is installed.

Pay attention to the general information. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
Follow the general repair information. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the left drive axle -arrow- from the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Using a felt-tip pen, mark the installation position of the left ball joint on the nuts -arrows-.

-- Remove the nuts.

-- Remove the nut -1- and the bolt -3- and then move the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- to the side.

-- Disengage the left ball joint from the transverse link.

During the assembly work, make sure that the ball joint rubber boot does not get damaged. If necessary, protect the ball joint rubber boot from damage.

-- Remove the nut -1- for the left coupling rod -3- from the stabilizer bar -2-.

-- Pivot the left drive axle forward.

Make sure that the drive axle protective coating is not damaged.

-- Pivot the left suspension strut outward and support it with the :2024A/1 as shown.

CAUTION:

- Secure the pin and ball joint with the securing pin -arrow- and nut -1-.

-- Remove the left flange shaft bolt by installing two bolts in the flange and counterholding the flange shaft with an assembly lever.

-- Remove the flange shaft with the pressure spring.