Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing gearbox mounting, gearbox support and tunnel cross member Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- t  Block of wood

Removing –  Open quick release fasteners -2- and -3- and take off rear noise insulation.   Note

The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) on the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° – otherwise it can be damaged. –  Loosen clamps -arrows- on both exhaust pipes to disconnect exhaust system.

–  Apply lifting column of engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- to gearbox from below (place a block of wood -1- between lifting column and gearbox). –  Use engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- to lift gearbox up slightly.

–  First unscrew bolts -1- and -2-, then bolts -3- and -4-.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows- and push tunnel cross member slightly towards the rear.

–  Unscrew bolts -2- and detach gearbox mounting -1- from gearbox. Installing Perform installation in reverse sequence of removal. Tightening torques

Gearbox mounting -1- to gearbox t  Bolts M8 -item 2-, tightening torque: 23 Nm

Gearbox mounting to tunnel cross member t  Tightening torque → Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.40.

Tunnel cross member to body t  Tightening torques → Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.40 –  Align exhaust system so it is free of stress → Engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr.26.