Bevel Box, Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi Q3 and 2023 Audi Q3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Sling - Engine Bracket:2024A/1

Procedure

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

Fig 1: AWD:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield

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-- Label the position of the flexible disc and the bevel box flange facing each other for reinstallation.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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-- Push the engine/transmission assembly toward the lock carrier in direction of -arrow- and screw the bolt back in several turns.

-- Remove the driveshaft from the bevel box and move to the left side.

Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Flange Shaft Seal

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of leaks if the seal is damaged.

- Push the driveshaft horizontally toward the rear.

If the seal is damaged the driveshaft must be replaced.

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

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

Fig 4: Ball Joint To Lower Control Arm Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts.

-- Remove the right control arm from the ball joint.

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

-- Remove the right drive axle from the bevel box. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Tie up the drive axle.

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

-- Tilt the right suspension strut outward and support with the :2024A/1 as shown.

Fig 5: Securing Pin And Control Arm Secured Using Securing Pin And Nut

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury if the raised suspension strut falls.

The possibility for parts of the body to be pinched or crushed increases.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- for the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector From Oil Level Thermal Sensor

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the bevel box bracket.

Fig 7: Transmission Support To Engine And Bevel Box (Vehicles with 2.0L - 162-175 kW Engine)

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- that connect the bevel box to the transmission.

Fig 8: Bevel Box Mounting Bolt Location

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-- Carefully press the bevel box off of the S tronic dual clutch transmission while securing it from falling.

-- Remove the bevel box.