1997 AUDI A4 transmission

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Drive flange and driveshaft
seals, replacing

Transmission installed

- Observe general repair instructions Page 00
-
14
.

Special tools and equipment

VW681 extractor lever
30-505 mandrel
30-506B press support
3337 ring spanner 7-piece set for heated
oxygen sensor
VAG1306 drip tray

Removing

4-cylinder engine

- Remove rear section of exhaust system located
rearward of exhaust pipe clamp.
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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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- 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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