Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ 10-222 A engine support

• ◆ Retainer T10013

Checking adjustment

• ‒ → Remove engine cover panel -arrows-.

• ‒ → Disconnect coolant expansion tank -1- and fluid reservoir for power steering -2-. The hoses remain connected.

Note:

The ACF container -3- does not have to be removed.

• ‒ → Both bolt-heads -b- must align flush with edge of support arm -2-.
• ‒ Distance -a- between engine console -1- and support arm -2- of right engine mount should be 13 mm.
• Check distance -a- by inserting a 12 mm flat iron bar (alternatively, use special tool 2011). It should slide in easily.

If the gap is too narrow or too wide, proceed as follows:

• ‒ → Disconnect secondary air pump intake hose -1- from air cleaner housing.
• ‒ Unscrew bolt -7-.
• ‒ Disconnect air hose -2- from air mass meter.
• ‒ Unplug connector -3- from air mass meter.
• ‒ Unscrew bolts -5- and -6-.
• ‒ Remove air cleaner housing and pull off vent hose -4- from behind.

• ‒ → Insert the retainer T10013 in the lifting eye (right side) and lock into place by positioning the washer off centre.

• ‒ → Set up engine support bracket 10-222 A in front of gas strut on bolted flanges of wing panels with spindles at front.
• ‒ Engage spindle hooks into respective lifting eye or retainer T10013.
• ‒ Raise the engine slightly, taking up the weight evenly on both spindles.

• ‒ → Unscrew the bolts -arrows- in the support arm at the engine...

• ‒ → ... and on the gearbox. Replace all 4 bolts (if not already done so when installing engine) and tighten by hand.

• ‒ → Slacken bolts -b- on left and right-hand support arms by about two turns each.
• ‒ Insert an iron bar between engine console -1- and support arm -2-, then move engine until gap -a- measures 13 mm.
• ‒ a 12 mm flat iron bar (alternatively special tool 2011 ) should slide in easily.
• ‒ both bolt-heads -b- should align flush with edge of support arm.
• ‒ Tighten bolts -b- in support arm at engine to 60 Nm + 90°.

• ‒ → Make sure that the edges of the support arm -a- and the gearbox console -b- align parallel.
• ‒ Tighten bolts in support arm at gearbox to 60 Nm + 90°.

Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:

Note:

To remove the retainer T10013 the securing washer must be raised with a screwdriver.