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2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement

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Replacing the rear differential on a 2001 Audi TT

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  1. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Getting Started: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lets get started! A car lift is recommended for this task but it can be done with just a jack if required.

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  2. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Remove the exaust and exaust shield: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • The exhaust is held in with two bolts at the middle of car underneath . It the hangs from 4 rubber mount wich can be unhooked with a small screw driver and some leverage.

    • Be careful not to tear the rubber mounts.

    • Sorry for missing images they were never taken during the exhaust removal.

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  3. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Axles: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Dismount both axles from the rear differential.

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  5. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Ground Strap: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Dismount the ground strap located to the left of the driver side rear axle hub.

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  6. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Drive Line Hub: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Dismount the drive line from the rear differential.

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  7. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Remove Tank Shield: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Removing the passenger side gas tank shield will make step 7 easier.

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  8. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Remove Bracket: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Remove Bracket: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remover the two main bolts.

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  9. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Remove Bracket 2: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Remove Bracket 2: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove other smaller bolts.

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  10. 2001 Audi TT Rear Differential Replacement, Unbolt From Car: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the 4 bolts on both sides that hold the rear differential in the car.

    • Be sure to have some sort of jack or object to hold the rear differential into the car as you continue to work.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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