Audi Q5: Flange Shaft Protective Ring, Replacing
Flange Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BC
- The ring can only be replaced with the final drive and the
flange shaft removed.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Press Plate -VW401-
- Press Plate -VW402-
- Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
- Press Piece - Lower Ball Joint - 3146-
- -3-Separating Tool - 22-115mm,
for example Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool -
22-115mm -Kukko 17/2-
- The rear final drive is removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Final Drive, Removing and Installing".
- Flange shaft removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left Seal, Replacing, 0BC".
Removing the protective ring -A-
from the flange shaft
B - Puller - Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm, for
example -Kukko 17/2-

Installing the ring -A- on the
flange shaft
- Ring installed position -A-:
the larger outer diameter faces the flange.

Flange Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BD
- The ring can only be replaced with the final drive and the
flange shaft removed.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Press Plate -VW401-
- Press Plate -VW402-
- Press Piece - Rod -VW407-
- Circlip Sleeve -32 - 119-
- Bearing Installer - Multiple Use -3062-
- Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick
Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm -17/2-
- The rear final drive is removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Final Drive, Removing and Installing".
- Flange shaft removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left Seal, Replacing, 0BD".
Remove the ring -B- from the
flange shaft.
A - Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick
Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm -Kukko 17/2-

Installing the ring -A- on the
flange shaft
- Protective ring -A-
installation position: the protective ring notch points to the
Circlip Sleeve -32 - 119-.

Flange Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BE, 0BF
- The ring can only be replaced with the final drive and the
flange shaft removed.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Press Plate -VW401-
- Press Plate -VW402-
- Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
- Bearing Installer - Differential Bearing -40 - 21-
- Seal Installer - Flywheel Oil Seal Kit - Press Sleeve
-2003/1- from the Seal Installer - Flywheel Oil Seal Kit -2003-
- Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing -3345-
- Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick
Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm -17/2-
- The rear final drive is removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Final Drive, Removing and Installing".
- Flange shaft removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left Seal, Replacing, 0BE, 0BF".
Removing the protective ring -A-
from the flange shaft
B - Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick
Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm -Kukko 17/2-

Carefully press the ring -A-
onto the flange shaft.
- Protective ring installation location
-A-: The larger outer diameter on the protective ring
faces the Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing -3345-.

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Flange Input Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BC
The ring can only be replaced with the input shaft removed.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use -VW295A
(The rear final drive is removed.)
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Puller - Multiple Use -VW391-
Slide Hammer Set -VW771-
Slide Hammer Set - Hook -VW771/37-
Seal Installer - Pro
Component Location Overview - Transmission Control
Diagnostic Connection
Installed location: the diagnostic connection for the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in inside the footwell on the driver
side.
A
SEE MORE:
Front Passenger Seat Occupied Sensor -G128-, Removing and Installing
Note
The passenger occupant detection sensor is only installed in
the front passenger seat.
Removing
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "P
Overview - Bumper Cover, One-Piece Version, Audi Q5
1 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
Quantity: 4
2 - Bolt
5 Nm
Quantity: 4
3 - Bumper Cover End Plate
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover End Plate, Removing and Installing, Audi Q5".
4 -