Prop shaft seal r/r

[mrbacardi35]

I was thinking of doing this, but after reading thru some stuff looks like there is more into it. Any tips?
http://search.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2383256

[Dolphin18T]

I need to do this too, but I think I'm going to take it somewhere. Doing this on jack stands doesn't look fun.

[mrbacardi35]

I need to do this too, but I think I'm going to take it somewhere. Doing this on jack stands doesn't look fun.

It doesn't really. I was planning on doing today, but got lazy.

[destroyeerr]

i need to do this too..update on how it goes/how hard it is

[mrbacardi35]

I am just gonna take mine to a shop.

[dougyfresh]

It is as hard as the DIY on AW says. Not that difficult if you know what you are doing. Just a few bolts and snap rings.

[mrbacardi35]

It is as hard as the DIY on AW says. Not that difficult if you know what you are doing. Just a few bolts and snap rings.

Doug, where does the extra pieces actually go? I am debating on doing this now since they got the lift working here at work. Thanks

[alpinestar180]

my mechanic charged me like 200+parts if you were wondering.

[mrbacardi35]

my mechanic charged me like 200+parts if you were wondering.

damn that is pricey for just a couple of bolts and snap ring. i got quoted by an indy audi tech for $120 with parts, but i love working on my car so i am trying to get all the info for diy stuff.

[AZUltra]

Why do all of you need to replace yours? are you leaking fluid?

[mrbacardi35]

Why do all of you need to replace yours? are you leaking fluid?

Not exactly leaking, but sign of leak.

[mrbacardi35]

BTW..here is where the spring goes and this is definitely a DIY now.

[mrbacardi35]

Finally tackled this and its definitely a DIY. The hardest part was removing the snap ring from the flange, but other than its pretty straight forward.

[diagnosticator]

Not addressed in the AW DIY, the seal has an inner and an outer lip, The outer lip is the "dust seal", and protects the inner lip seal. The writer of the DIY on AW, put the grease in the wrong place. The grease is placed in the groove between the dust seal lip, and the inner main oil seal lip.
This grease is to lubricate the seal lips during the run in period of the new seal.

[dougyfresh]

What is the part number?

I want to make sure the one my dealer gave me is the right one. Looks kind of small in diameter.

[mrbacardi35]

P/N for the seal is 01V409400B.

[dougyfresh]

P/N for the seal is 01V409400B.

okay. cool. that is the one they sold me.

[alpinestar180]

damn that is pricey for just a couple of bolts and snap ring. i got quoted by an indy audi tech for $120 with parts, but i love working on my car so i am trying to get all the info for diy stuff.

mine included a trans flush and oil change....probly shoulda mentioned that