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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A4 AVANT QUATTRO, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - 01VFINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIALDRIVE PINION, ADJUSTINGADJUSTINGNOTES
1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, Automatic
Drive Pinion, Adjusting: Adjusting: Notes
1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Notes
- Before adjusting drive pinion, adjust ring gear (determine total shim thickness "S" total" for adjustment shims "S1" + "S2"). See RING GEAR, ADJUSTING .
- Drive pinion only has to be adjusted again if gear set, tapered roller bearings for drive pinion or final drive housing was replaced. See Adjustment Overview
- Do not grease new tapered roller bearings additionally for friction torque measurement. The bearings are already greased with a special oil from the factory.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.