A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Overview
CAUTION! If the ATF oil pan is removed, or there is no ATF in the transmission, DO NOT start the engine or tow the vehicle.
Notes:
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The items shown in the illustration can be removed while the transmission is installed.
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Rules of cleanliness for working on the automatic transmission.
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General repair notes.
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Coat O-rings and sealing rings with a thin layer of Vaseline. Other types of grease lead to malfunctions in the hydraulic transmission control.
1 - Double sealing ring
2 - Adjustment - shim
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Location: behind bearing race Shim is correct size and must not be replaced with one of different size
3 - Bearing race Remove and install by hand
4 - O-ring Always replace Coat with gear oil
5 - Filler plug 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
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Remove to check final drive fluid level
6 - Bolt
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25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
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Tapered head
7 - Drive flange, right
8 - Sealing ring