Audi Q7: Flange Shaft Protective Ring, Replacing

Flange Shaft Protective Ring, Replacing, 0DB and 0D2

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Press Plate -VW401-
• Press Plate -VW402-
• Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
• Press Piece - Deflection Ring -T40089/1-
• Intake Manifold Release Tool -T10526-
• -3-Separating Tool - 22-115mm, for example Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm -17/2-

• Flange shaft removed.

Removing the Protective Ring -A- from the Flange Shaft

B - -17/2-, for example.

Installing the Protective Ring -1- on the Flange Shaft

• Installation position: the larger outer diameter of the protective ring faces toward the flange.

Flange/Driveshaft Protective Ring, Replacing

Flange/Driveshaft Protective Ring, Replacing, 0DB and 0D2

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Press Plate -VW401-
• Press Piece - Rod -VW407-
• Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
• Seal Installer - Flange Shaft -T10049-
• -3-Separating tool 22 to 75 mm, such as -17/1-

• Flange/driveshaft removed.

Press the Protective Ring off the Flange/Driveshaft.

A - Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as -17/2-

Install the Protective Ring -arrow- onto the Flange/Driveshaft.

• Installation position: ribbed side of the protective ring points to the flange.
• The protective ring -A- must engage audibly in the groove on the flange.

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