Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing end cover Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal lever -80 - 200-

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

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t  Gearbox support -T10337-

Removing   Note t  Observe the general repair instructions → Chapter. t  Rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic gearbox → Chapter. –  Shift selector lever into position „P“. –  Remove rear noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. –  Drain off ATF → Chapter. –  Remove tunnel cross member → Chapter.

–  Use removal lever -80 - 200- to press ball socket -1- on selector lever cable off gearbox selector lever. –  Remove bolts -2- for cable support bracket.   Caution The gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. t  Before handling the electrical connector, the mechanic must discharge static by briefly touching an earthed metal object, such as vehicle earth, lifting platform or heater radiator, etc. t  Do not touch contact pins in gearbox connector with bare hands. –  Turn fastener anti-clockwise -arrow- and unplug electrical connector on gearbox.

–  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below gearbox. –  Remove bolts -arrows- and take off end cover.

Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view - end cover, automatic gearbox control unit -J217-, hydraulic control unit“   Note t  Renew seals, gaskets and axial sealing elements. t  Renew bolts for end cover. t  Do not touch pins in connector -A- with bare hands. –  Slide new seal -B- onto connector -A- of automatic gearbox control unit -J217-, with twin lips facing outwards.

–  If fitted, attach displacer plate -A- to automatic gearbox control unit -J217-. –  Clean sealing surfaces on gearbox housing and end cover. –  Dowel sleeves in gearbox housing or end cover must be re-fitted in same places. –  Place new gasket for end cover onto gearbox housing.   Note Make sure dowel sleeves are correctly seated.

–  Fit end cover and make sure that gasket does not move out of position. –  Check installation position of seal -A-: l  Seal must be flush fitted (the sealing lips must not be kinked). –  Screw in new bolts -arrows- in diagonal sequence until hand-tight and then tighten to specified torque.

–  Shift gearbox selector lever towards the rear as far as it will go -arrow- to „P“.   Note Towards the rear means opposite to direction of travel. –  Install support bracket for selector lever cable → Chapter. –  Install gearbox support and tunnel cross member → Chapter. –  Fill up with ATF → Chapter.