Transmission, Installing

Transmission, Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine Support Bridge (10 - 222 A)

• Bracket with Spindle and Hook (10 - 222 A /10)

• Shackle (1 Set=2 Pieces) (10 - 222 A /12)

• Bracket (T10338)

• Engine Support Basic Set (T40091)

• Engine Support Supplement Set (T40093)

• Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Transmission Support (3282)

• Pin (3282/29)

• Adjusting Plate (3282/42 A)

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

Procedure

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• Replace bolts that are tightened to torque.

• Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and sealing rings and seals.

• Replace the selector lever cable securing plate and lock washer.

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

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

• For the correct tightening specifications.

- Check the needle bearings in the engine crankshaft and replace if necessary.

- Clean input shaft splines and hub and remove corrosion.

- Apply the clutch disc shaft spline grease very lightly to the splines; clutch disc shaft spline grease, refer to ETKA. Remove any excess grease.

- Make sure the alignment sleeves - A - fit correctly inside the cylinder block.






- Carefully raise the transmission with the (V.A.G 1383 A) and bring it into the installation position using the (3282).






- Insert transmission without pinching any lines.

- Attach transmission to engine.

- Install subframe mount and follow installation sequence. Refer to => [ Transmission Side Subframe Mount Tightening Sequence ] Subframe Mount Overview.






- Remove (3282) from transmission.

- Install bevel box bracket. Refer to => [ Bevel Box Bracket for Vehicles with 3.2L MPI - Tightening Specification and Sequence ] Description and Operation.






- Selector mechanism through 11.09: Install selector lever cable => [ Selector Lever Cable ] Selector Lever Cable.

- Selector mechanism from 11.09: Tighten the cable bracket and push the selector lever cable onto the transmission selector lever.

- Install the subframe.








Risk of damaging sealing ring - arrow - in driveshaft flange.

• Press engine/transmission assembly toward bulkhead while carefully guiding bevel box pins into driveshaft flange.

- Slide the driveshaft horizontally onto the guide pins.

- Install pendulum support. Refer to => [ Pendulum Support ] Pendulum Support.






• During removal, pay attention to the markings on the driveshaft and flange. These must be aligned with each other - arrows -.






- Counter hold the triangular flange with a lever and tighten the driveshaft with the flexible disc to the flange on the bevel box - arrows -.






- Install the exhaust system free of tension.

- Install the drive axle.

- Remove subframe.






- Remove (10 - 222 A) from engine.

- Be sure to follow the procedure for connecting the battery afterwards.

- Reprogram the control position on vehicles with electronically controlled suspension (Audi magnetic ride) using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

- Perform a headlamp basic setting on vehicles with automatic range control using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

- Adjust the selector lever cable.

• Selector mechanism through 11.09 refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting.

• Selector mechanism from 11.09 refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting ] Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting.

- Install the frame for the noise insulation.

- Install the left and right front wheel spoiler.

- Transmission fluid level, checking and filling, refer to => [ Transmission Fluid, Checking and Filling ] Transmission Fluid, Checking and Filling.

- Check status of coolant.

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%.

S-Tronic Transmission Mount to 3.2L MPI Engine











• Additional tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe Mount Overview ] Subframe Mount Overview and => [ Bevel Box Bracket for Vehicles with 3.2L MPI - Tightening Specification and Sequence ] Description and Operation.