Installing Output Flange Add on Kit

Installing Output Flange Add-On Kit (A5S 360R)

Note: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.

Caution:
Use only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Place transmission in selector lever position "P".

Caution: Risk of injury: only carry out work on the exhaust system after it has cooled down.





Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Coat threads with -CRC- copper paste.





Check gaskets (1), replace if necessary.





Support exhaust system with jack and special tool 31 2 220 and secure against failing out.





Release screws (1/2) and remove reinforcement plate (3).

Front reinforcement plate is connected to exhaust system via rubber mounts.





Release screw (1) and remove exhaust suspension.

Installation:
After complete installation of exhaust system, align exhaust suspension so that it is free from tension. To do so, slacken screws (2).





Front rubber mount on rear muffler:

Release hexagon nuts (1).





Rear rubber mount on rear muffler:

Release hexagon nuts (1).

Remove complete exhaust system.





Remove heat shield (1).





Release screws.
Tightening torque, refer to propeller shaft replacement.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.





Grip propeller shaft and release nuts.
Tightening torque, Center mount 21 Nm.

Bend propeller shaft downwards at center mount (1).

Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and tie back to side on vehicle underbody.





Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020.

Release hexagon nut.

Detach output flange (1).

Installation:
Install hexagon nut with screw retaining compound.





Prepare add-on kit:
1) Snap ring
2) Sealing ring
3) Output flange
4) Spring washer
5) Flat nut





Coat sealing ring (1) with gear oil and insert in groove of output flange (2).





Push snap ring (1) onto spline shaft (2), ensuring that shaft seal is not damaged.





Push output flange (2) onto output shaft and install spring washer (1).

Note installation direction of spring washer (1).





Fit hexagon nut (1 ) on output flange (2).
Tightening torque, Flange nut - without spring washer 30 Nm with spring washer 60 Nm.

Installation:
Install hexagon nut with screw retaining compound.