Transmission Output Shaft Seal, Replacing, Transmission Output Shaft With Splines Without Vibration Damper

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal T20143/1
Seal Installer - Output Shaft T40238
Grease.

Procedure

NOTE:

Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

The Transmission Is Installed.

It is possible to replace the transmission output shaft seal with the transmission installed.

NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive repair Service Information.

-- Remove the driveshaft (attached):

Audi A4, A5, Q5, refer to Removal and Installation .
Audi A6, A7, refer to Final Drive, Differential .

Transmission Removed.

Fig 1: Securing Transmission With A Tensioning Strap

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-- Secure the transmission to the Gearbox Support T40173 using a tension strap -1-.

-- Secure the transmission on the Engine And Transmission Holder VAS6095, refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Continuation for a Removed or Installed Transmission

Fig 2: Identifying Dust Ring

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-- Pry off the dust ring -1-.

NOTE:

The dust ring cannot be removed without destroying it.

-- Shaft Seal, Transmission Output Shaft with Splines, Removing.

Fig 3: Removing Dust Ring

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-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Coat outer edge of seal with gear oil.

-- Mount the Seal Installer - Output Shaft T40238/1 item -1- on the transmission output shaft with splines.

Fig 4: Installing Oil Seal

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-- Fill the space between the sealing- and dust lip half way with sealing grease.

-- Install the shaft seal -2-.

Installed position: The open side of the seal faces the transmission housing.

-- Install the shaft seal all the way around evenly using Seal Installer - Output Shaft T40238. Do not bend the seal.

Fig 5: Installing Shaft Seal

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-- Install a new dust ring -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Dust Ring

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-- Install the transmission:

Audi A4, A5, Q5, refer to Transmission Park Selector Switch F305, Removing and Installing .
Audi A6, A7, refer to Controls, Housing .

Continuation for an Installed Transmission

NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive repair Service Information.

-- Install the driveshaft (bolted):

Audi A4, A5, Q5, refer to Description and Operation .
Audi A6, A7, refer to Final Drive, Differential .

-- Fill the transmission fluid (MTF).

Audi A4, A5, Q5, refer to Transmission Fluid .
Audi A6, A7, refer to Final Drive, Differential .