A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (ABZ) (1998)
Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair
Selector Shaft Seal Replacement
NOTE: The following special tool is necessary for this work:
3454 - Pressure piece
Removal
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Remove left transmission support refer to Replacement. See: Transmission Mount/Service and Repair
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Remove multifunction TR switch -F125- refer to Powertrain Management.
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Drive spring pin -1- for front transmission selector lever - 2out (in direction of arrow), until selector lever can be pulled off selector lever shaft.
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Pierce and pry out sealing ring with small screwdriver.
Installation
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Slide new sealing ring onto pressure piece 3454 and drive in to stop.
NOTE: The open side of the sealing ring faces the transmission. Coat the outer surface and sealing lips of the sealing ring with a thin layer of
Vaseline.
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Push spring pin back (in opposite direction) into selector lever (while lever is still removed).
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Slide selector lever onto selector shaft and drive in spring pin
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Tighten the following components to:
Multifunction TR switch -F125- to transmission: 8 Nm (71 inch lb)
Transmission support to transmission: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
Transmission support to transmission mount: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
Transmission mount to subframe: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)