Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Installing gearbox Perform installation in reverse sequence of removal. Pay attention to the following:   Note! t  Renew self-locking nuts and bolts when performing assembly work. t  Renew oil seals and gaskets, and bolts which are tightened by turning through a specified angle. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct hose clips (as original equipment); refer to → Parts catalogue. t  All cable ties which are released or cut open during removal must be fitted in the same position when installing. –  Before installing the gearbox ensure that the torque converter has been correctly fitted in the gearbox → Chapter.   Caution If the torque converter is not fitted correctly, the torque converter drive lugs or the ATF pump will be seriously damaged when the gearbox is joined to the engine.

–  Before installing, ensure that dowel sleeves -A- are correctly located.

To install automatic gearbox 09G set up gearbox support -3282- with adjustment plate -3282/36-. –  Align arms of gearbox support according to holes in adjustment plate. –  Secure support elements as illustrated on adjustment plate -3282/36-. –  Secure gearbox to gearbox support -3282- with bolt -1-. –  Raise gearbox carefully and move to installation position using gearbox support -3282-. –  Install all engine/gearbox securing bolts which are accessible from below → Chapter „Tightening torques“.

–  Use socket -V/175- (15 mm) to install the 6 nuts -arrow- securing torque converter to drive plate → Anchor. –  The nuts must always be renewed. –  To do so, turn crankshaft 60° further in each case.   Caution If a nut should fall into the opening of the torque converter it has to be removed. It may be necessary to separate the gearbox from the engine once more.

–  Install assembly mounting as follows: –  Place gearbox console -A- between gearbox and gearbox mounting. –  Pull gearbox up to gearbox support with spindle on support bracket.   Caution Before tightening bolts -1- and -2- gearbox mounting and console must be aligned in an absolutely parallel position, otherwise the threads will be damaged. If necessary, push gearbox up at rear with trolley jack. –  Use new bolts. –  Install gearbox console -A- → Anchor.   Caution Support bracket -10-222 A- must not be removed until all bolts on left and right assembly mountings have been tightened to specified torque.

–  Install pendulum support → Chapter. –  Use new bolts. –  Install the remaining bolts for securing engine/gearbox → Chapter „Tightening torques“. –  Install drive shafts → Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.40. –  Install starter → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.

–  Install hoses on ATF cooler according to markings on cooler.   Note! Depending on the version, the vehicle may be fitted with a small plastic tube in the supply line to the ATF cooler. This tube has to be re-fitted as part of installation. –  Install battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Check and top up ATF level → Chapter. –  Check selector lever cable setting and adjust if necessary → Chapter. –  Check coolant level in cooling system → Engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr.19.