Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing gearbox mounting Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Removing

–  If fitted, loosen quick-release fasteners -3- and remove rear noise insulation -B-.

–  Disconnect exhaust system at clamps -arrows-.

–  Use engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- to lift gearbox up slightly. Insert a wooden block -1- between gearbox and gearbox jack.

–  First remove bolts -3- and then bolts -2- at tunnel cross member. –  Lower gearbox slightly. –  Unscrew the two nuts -1- and push tunnel cross member backwards slightly.

–  Unscrew gearbox mounting -arrows-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:

–  Secure gearbox mounting to gearbox -arrows-.

–  Bolt tunnel cross member onto gearbox mounting -1-. –  Lift gearbox far enough to be able to fit bolts -2-. –  Bolt tunnel cross member to body. First install bolts -2- and then bolts -3-. –  Align exhaust system so it is free of stress → Rep. Gr.26. Tightening torques

Gearbox mounting to gearbox

Bolts -arrows-

23 Nm

Tunnel cross member to gearbox mounting and body

Component		Nm
-1- Tunnel cross member to gearbox mounting		23
-2- Tunnel cross member to body 1)		110 Nm + 90° 2)
-3- Tunnel cross member to body 1)	M10	55
l  1) Always renew bolt with washer l  2) 90° is equivalent to a quarter turn

Clamp for exhaust pipe

40 Nm