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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Steering Gear, Electromechanical Steering Gear, Servicing
Note
Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
Welding or straighten work on any steering components is not
permissible.
Use only Power Steering Gear Grease to lubricate the steering rack
(on the pinion side) and the ball path
The telephone system consists of the following components:
Cell phone preparation (CAN)
The CAN Bus connects the Telephone Transceiver -R36- to the
Infotainment system (radio). It also has a Bluetooth Antenna
-R152-.
Operation is performed via the Radio -R- or the Cellular
Telephone -R54-.
The