Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 111

– Remove heat shield -1- for drive shaft (left-side).
– Remove front exhaust pipe ⇒ Rep. Gr. 26 .
– If fitted, unscrew bolts -1- and -2- and remove heat shield (left-
side) from gearbox.
– Unbolt left drive shaft from gearbox flange.
– Move drive shaft to rear.
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– Bolt bottom support of puller -T10037- onto differential cover
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Note
In order to prevent damage to the needle bearings (polygon bear‐
ings) or the differential during removal, the flange shaft must be
kept straight when removing (pull out evenly).
– Pull out left flange shaft using puller -T10037- only until bear‐
ing on shaft is removed from gearbox housing.
Caution
Make sure that flange shaft (right-side) is installed before re‐
moving cover for front final drive. The differential may other‐
wise drop out of the gearbox housing.
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