1996 AUDI A4 oil

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Note: - Remove driveshaft -1- from transmission and rest it on heat shield -2-.
- Secure driveshaft to fuel line bracket -3- using wire (arrows).
- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath and drain transmission oil.
- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath end cover.

Oil will run out when removing cap -B-
- Remove circlip -A-.
- Screw M8 bolt into thread of cap -B-.
- Pull out cap -B- using bolt.
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- Expand circlip and pull out drive flange.

- Remove drive flange oil seal using VW681 extractor lever.
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Installing

- Fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with
gear oil.

- Lightly oil outer circumference of seal.

- Drive in drive flange seal 2 mm (0.079 in.) below outer housing surface,
without canting.
- Install drive flange.

The circlip must be seated in the base of the groove. - While inserting drive flange, install circlip at same time.
- Replace O-ring for cap.
- Install cap and secure in position.
- Install driveshaft Page 39
-71
.
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- Top off and check transmission oil level Page
34
-38
.

- Align exhaust system free of stress.
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26
Tightening torques

Component

Tightening
torque
Driveshaft to transmission 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Heat shield for driveshaft to
Torsen differential cover 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
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