Transmission, Installing

Transmission, Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Ring Spanner Insert AF16 (V.A.G 1332/14)

• Transportation Lock (T40170)

Procedure

• Replace bolts that are tightened to the specification.

• Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and seals, gaskets and O-rings.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

• When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

Transmission Installation Tightening Specifications:

- Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out the ATF cooler and ATF pipes using compressed air (maximum 10 bar). Refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid Lines, Cleaning ] Service and Repair.

- Clean residue from the threaded holes in the cylinder block using a thread tap before installing.

- When installing a replacement transmission, install the transmission support, the transmission mounting and the tunnel crossmember on the new transmission. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview ] Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview.

- Mount the transmission onto the (T40173) and secure it using the tension strap - 1 - as illustrated.






- The following preparations must be made before connecting the engine and transmission:






- Turn the torque converter so that the hole next to the notch - arrow - is visible in the lower cut-out in the transmission housing as illustrated.

• There is only 1 notch on the circumference; rotate the torque converter as needed.

- Insert the (T40170) in the transmission housing from below and secure it on the flange shaft - 1 -.






- Check if the alignment sleeves - A - for centering the engine/transmission are in the cylinder block and insert them if they are not.






- Inspect the aluminum bolts used to connect the engine to the transmission to see if they can be used again and mark them, if necessary.

- Place the transmission on the engine and tighten the bolts - 6 through 11 - that connect the engine to the transmission.

- Remove the (T40170).

- Clip the locking piece - 1 - into the starter opening.






• The locking piece - 1 - must be installed so that it fits correctly - arrows -.

• There are different versions of the locking piece depending on the engine. For information on allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Apply some grease to the locking piece if it is difficult to install the starter.

- Install the starter.

- Loosen the spindles (10 - 222 A /11).






- Raise the transmission and tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts - arrows -. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview ] Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview.






- Loosen the tension strap and remove the (V.A.G 1383 A) with the (T40173) from under the transmission.

• The following step is necessary to make sure the torque converter rests on the drive plate evenly and is not tilted.

- Press the torque converter - 2 - against the drive plate - 3 - slightly in the direction of the - arrow - using an assembly lever - 1 -.






- Attach the torque converter to the drive plate as follows:

• Tighten the bolts with the (V.A.G 1332/14).

- Install the first bolt - arrow - and tighten by hand (2 Nm).






- Continue turning the crankshaft on the vibration damper 240° in direction of engine rotation using the (T10355).






- With the crankshaft in this position, tighten the bolt - arrow - to 60 Nm.






- Continue turning the crankshaft 120° and tighten the remaining 2 bolts to the tightening specification.

Install in reverse order of removal paying attention to the following:

- Tighten the remaining bolts - 2 through 5 -.






• The bolt - 2 - attaches the starter to the transmission and also has a spacer - arrow -.






• The spacer sleeve must be inserted between the starter and the transmission.

- Install the ATF pipes. Refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler and Lines Overview ] Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler and Lines Overview.

- Install selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable ] Selector Lever Cable.

- Attach the steering column to the steering gear.






- Install the subframe crossbrace.

- Attach the left and right drive axles to the transmission flange shafts.

- Install the driveshaft heat shield.

- Install the driveshaft.

- Install exhaust system and adjust free of tension.

- Install the noise insulation.

- Connect the battery.


There is a risk of destroying control modules with excess voltage.

• Do not use a charger as a starting aid.

- Check the selector lever cable and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to => [ ATF, Checking Level and Correcting ] ATF, Checking Level and Correcting.

Transmission Installation Tightening Specifications:

• The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.

• Additional lubricant such as engine or transmission oil may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.

• Do not use any ungreased parts.

• Tightening specification tolerance: ± 15%.

Other tightening specifications:






Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification






- Tighten the heat shield bolts - arrows - to 23 Nm.

Securing Engine to Transmission











• Audi A4 from VIN 8K-9A-066500, Audi A5 from VIN 8T-9A-008000: the aluminum bolts - 2 through 11 - may be used two times. Therefore, the bolts must be marked with two notches X made by a chisel after they have be used the first time - arrow -.






• To prevent damaging the bolts when marking them, do not clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolt using a 14 mm socket with a 1/2 drive, which is inserted in to the vise, as illustrated.

• Bolts marked with an X cannot be used any further.