Audi Q5: Flange Input Shaft Ring, Replacing
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-
- Press Plate -VW402-
- Press Piece - Rod -VW408A-
- Support Channels -VW457-
- -3-Separating device 12 to 75
mm, for example Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool -
12-75mm -17/1-
- Input shaft removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Input Shaft Seal, Replacing, 0BC".
Remove the Ring -A- from the
Flange/Driveshaft
B - Puller, for example, Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating
Tool - 12-75mm -Kukko 17/1-

Installation Location of the Protective Ring
-A- on the Flange/Driveshaft
- The ridge -arrow 1- on the
protective ring -A- must fit into
the groove -arrow 2- on the flange
-B-. The smaller outer
circumference -arrow 3- faces the
flange.

Install the Protective Ring -A-
onto the Flange/Driveshaft.
- The protective ring -A- must
fit into the groove all around the flange. Refer to
→ Fig. "Installation Location of the Protective Ring -A- on the
Flange/Driveshaft".

Flange Input Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BD
- The ring can only be replaced with the input shaft removed.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Press Plate -VW402-
- Press Piece - Rod -VW407-
- Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
- Bearing Installer - Multiple Use -40 - 20-
- Separating tool 22 to 75 mm, such as -17/1-
- Input shaft removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Input Shaft Seal, Replacing, 0BD".
Press the Protective Ring off the Flange/Driveshaft
A - Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick
Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm -17/2-

Install the Protective Ring -A-
onto the Flange/Driveshaft
- Protective ring -A-
installation position: the protective ring notch points upward
to the Bearing Installer - Multiple Use -40 - 20-.

Flange Input Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BE, 0BF
- The ring can only be replaced with the input shaft removed.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use -VW295A-
- Press Plate -VW402-
- Press Piece - Rod -VW408A-
- Support Channels -VW457-
- -3-Separating tool 22 to 75 mm,
such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75mm
-17/1-
- Input shaft removed. 0BE (refer to
→ Chapter "Input Shaft Seal, Replacing, 0BE".) or 0BF
(refer to
→ Chapter "Input Shaft Seal, Replacing, 0BF".)
Remove the Ring -A- from the
Flange/Driveshaft
B - Separating Tool - 12-75mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick
Action Separating Tool - 12-75mm -17/1-

Installation Location of the Protective Ring
-A- on the Flange/Driveshaft
- The ridge -arrow 1- on the
protective ring -A- must fit into
the groove -arrow 2- on the flange
-B-. The smaller outer
circumference -arrow 3- faces the
flange.

Install the Protective Ring -A-
onto the Flange/Driveshaft
- The protective ring -A- must
fit into the groove all around the flange. Refer to
→ Fig. "Installation Location of the Protective Ring -A- on the
Flange/Driveshaft".

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(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
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Puller -VW391-
Slide Hammer-Complete Set -VW771-
Additional Part for VW771 -VW771/37-
Thrust Piece -T40112-
Retainer -3028-
Seal Driver-Frt Wheel
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Overview - Noise Insulation
Front Noise Insulation
1 - Noise Insulation
Removing:
The front wheel spoiler is removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Wheel Spoiler".
- Remove the bolts -1- and
-2- as well as the bolts at the bottom of
the wheel housing liner (3 bolt
1 - Cover
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels; Rear Door Trim
Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the wiring harness -4- from the
bracket -5-.
- When removing the cover, always start at the top.