Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE .
-- Always clean the left flange shaft, the transmission housing in the area where the differential is accessed -arrow A- and the shaft seal -arrow B-.
Replace the 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- and dust lip half way with sealing grease.
-- Clean the left flange shaft thoroughly.
The Following Work Must Be Performed On The Listed Vehicle Types Up To The Specified Vin:
| 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 |
| Audi Q5 MY 2008 | Through WAUZZZ8R2BA061817 | Germany, Ingolstadt |
-- Check the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft based on the wear pattern on the bearing bracket -arrow-. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT BALL BEARING PRE-TENSION, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .
- Optimize the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to PRE-TENSION ON BALL BEARING, OPTIMIZING, LEFT FLANGE SHAFT .
- Adjust the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to PRE-TENSION ON BALL BEARING, ADJUSTING, LEFT FLANGE SHAFT .
For all Vehicle Models
-- Install the flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Rotate the flywheel. Refer to -1- until the opening to the differential -arrow 3- is seen.
-- Install the left flange shaft -2- into the transmission -arrow B-. When doing this, insert the flange shaft centrally into the shaft seal on the front differential -arrow 3-.
If the flange shaft is not centered, the flange shaft splines -2- will damage the shaft seal between the final drive and the transmission housing.
The shaft seal must be replaced if it is damaged.
Ignore -arrow A-.
-- Fill with transmission fluid (MTF). Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .