Thread: AWD Transmission: - Rebuild transmission / uprated parts
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Old Jan 15th, 2022, 18:15   #2
john langrick
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Hi, you need to check the AWD spline drive, it is almost certain it will have failed if it has not been upgraded.

Check this by laying on your back with feet forwards and arms just forward of rear wheel arch. It helps to have rubber gloves. Grip the propshaft, in the centre of the car transmission tunnel and try and turn it. If it does turn then the spline gear has failed.

If it has failed you need to check theating part in that angle drive. This often fails when the spline gear has stripped.

I would suggest the gearbox itself is a specialist rebuild but your personal skills unknown.

Unless there is a definite issue when driving clunky changes or flaring, then suggest leave well alone

A good and complete flush will be a good idea and suggest the gibbons method ( search on the forum) be a good method but others have their favourite flush method.

I also have a my 03 so have t shirt on most of the above issues.

With engine out check turbo end play and condition of engine mounts.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

John l
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