Service

Repair Manual
Audi Q5 2008 ➤
Audi Q5 China 2010 ➤
8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0BK AWD
Engine ID
CAE CPM CPM CTU CTU CPN
B A B C D B

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Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
00 - General, Technical Data
32 - Torque Converter
37 - Controls, Housing
38 - Gears, Control
39 - Final Drive, Differential

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Contents

00 - General, Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Transmission Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Vehicle Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Start/Stop System Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Road Test with Testing Equipment Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.4 Subframe Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.5 Towing Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 General Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Contact Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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4.2 Oil Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Overview - Powertrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Overview - Powertrain AWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

32 - Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

37 - Controls, Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1 Selector Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2 Overview - Selector Lever Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.3 Overview - Selector Lever Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.5 Emergency Release from P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.6 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.7 Selector Mechanism, Disassembling and Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.9 Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit Y26 , Removing and Installing
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1.10 Selector Lever Cable, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.13 Selector Shaft Seal, Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2 Transmission, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.1 Transmission, Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.2 Transmission, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
3 Subframe Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3.3 Transmission Support with Transmission Mount, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
3.4 Transmission Mount, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
4 Transmission, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
5 Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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6 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

6.1 Overview - Transmission Drain and Inspection Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.2 ATF Level, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
7 ATF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.1 Overview - ATF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with 3.0L TDI Biturbo Engine . . . . . . . . . . 122
7.3 ATF Filter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
7.4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Lines, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
7.5 ATF Pipes, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

38 - Gears, Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

1 ATF System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
2 Mechatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
3 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

39 - Final Drive, Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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1 Final Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
1.1 Overview - Final Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
1.2 Front Final Drive Cover O-ring, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
2 Gear Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
2.2 Separate or Combined Oil Systems, Differentiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
2.3 Gear Oil, Checking Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
2.4 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
3 Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
3.1 Left Seal, Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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4 Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
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4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
5 Self-Locking Center Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
5.1 Center Differential, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
6 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
7 Transmission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
7.1 Overview - Component Location Transmission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
8 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
9 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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00 – General, Technical Data

1 Identification
(Edition 04.2017)
⇒ “1.1 Transmission Identification”, page 1

1.1 Transmission Identification

Code Letters, Location on Transmission
♦ Transmission code letters are located on the lower type label
on the transmission. Type label location -arrow-.

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Transmission Code and Transmission Serial Number

Example:
1- Transmission serial number
2- Parts list number
3- Manufacturer transmission identification: 8HP-55
4- Example of a transmission code: MXV

Note

The transmission code letters are also included on the vehicle

data labels.

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2 Safety Precautions
⇒ “2.1 Vehicle Safety Precautions”, page 2
⇒ “2.2 Start/Stop System Safety Precautions”, page 3
⇒ “2.3 Road Test with Testing Equipment Safety Precautions”,
page 3
⇒ “2.4 Subframe Safety Precautions”, page 3
⇒ “2.5 Towing Notes”, page 4

2.1 Vehicle Safety Precautions

Observe the Following to Avoid Personal Injury and Vehicle Dam‐
age

WARNING

There is a risk of injury and accident from accidentally engag‐

ing a gear when the engine is running.
♦ Before performing any work with the engine running, shift

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the transmission into “P” and press the parking brake but‐
ton to lock the electro-mechanical parking brake.
Danger of poisonous exhaust gas when the engine is running.
♦ When engine is running, an exhaust extraction system
must always be connected to exhaust system.
Risk of injury through fan turning on automatically.
♦ Risk of injury through fan turning on automatically.

To Prevent Personal Injury and Damage to Electrical and Elec‐

tronic Components, Observe the Following:
♦ Connect and disconnect test equipment only when the ignition
is off.

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♦ Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

♦ Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the bat‐
tery.

– Disconnect the battery. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep.

Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

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2.2 Start/Stop System Safety Precautions

Pay Attention to the Following when Working on Vehicles with a
Stop/Start System:

WARNING

Danger of injury through automatic motor starting with vehicles

with the Start/Stop System.
♦ For vehicles with an activated Start/Stop System (recog‐
nizable from a notification in the instrument cluster), the
motor can be started automatically if needed.
♦ Thus, make sure that the Start/Stop System is disabled
when working on the vehicle (turn off ignition, if needed,
turn the ignition back on).

2.3 Road Test with Testing Equipment

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If Testing Equipment Must be Used During A Road Test, Observe

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the Following:

WARNING

Distraction and testing equipment that is not secured properly

can cause accidents.
The passenger airbag could pose a risk if it deploys in a colli‐
sion.
• Operating testing equipment while driving is a distraction.
• There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured test‐
ing equipment.
♦ Always secure testing equipment on the rear seat using a
strap and have a second person in the rear seat operate
it.

2.4 Subframe Safety Precautions

Note the Following when Working on the Subframe

Caution

The suspension components could be damaged.

♦ Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are
not installed correctly.
♦ Do not support the vehicle on the subframe or the sub‐
frame crossbrace, for example, by a floor jack or similar
device.

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2.5 Towing Notes

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Move the selector lever into “N” whenever towing the ve‐
hicle.
♦ The vehicle may not be towed further than 50 km (31
miles) and not faster than 50 km/h (31 mph).

Note

The engine cannot be tow started, for example, if the battery is

too weak or if the starter is not working.

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3 Repair Information
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5
⇒ “3.2 General Information”, page 5
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6
⇒ “3.4 Contact Corrosion”, page 8

3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines

♦ Always clean the connection locations and the area around
them before loosening.
♦ Clean the transmission and transmission components using
Cleaning Solution - D 009 401 04- .
♦ Use lint-free cloths when cleaning, for example, the “WYPALL
X70/WORKHORSE” cloth made by Kimberly-Clark Professio‐
nal.
♦ Seal all open lines and connections immediately with clean
plugs or caps from the -VAS6122- .

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♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Use
foil or lint-free clothes.
♦ Cover or close unpacked components if repairs cannot be
performed immediately.
♦ Only install clean components: Install replacement parts im‐
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♦ Protect the disconnected connectors from dirt and moisture
and only connect when they are dry.

3.2 General Information

Transmission
♦ The 8-speed automatic transmission 0BK AWD is equipped
with 8 hydraulically activated forward gears. When the torque
converter lock-up clutch is closed, these forward gears be‐
come manually driven gears through bypassing the torque
converter slip.
♦ A special feature of the 0BK transmission is the position of the
front final drive (front axle differential with flange shafts) in front
of the torque converter. An even distribution of the weight be‐
tween the front and rear axles is attained.
Torque Converter
The torque converter is equipped with a slip-controlled torque
converter lock-up clutch. Due to the new design of this transmis‐
sion, the torque converter is located behind the front final drive.
Mechatronic
The Mechatronic combines the following components as a com‐
plete synchronized unit:
♦ Transmission Control Module - J217- , hydraulic control
♦ The sensors and actuators
The Mechatronic unit is installed in the transmission in the area
of the ATF pan.
Transmission Control Module - J217-
The control module is a part of the Mechatronic unit in the trans‐
mission.

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Determining the driving situation and driving resistance depend‐

ent shift point occurs automatically.
Advantages:
♦ Usage-based shifting
♦ Maximum engine output is always available
♦ Individual adaptation of shift points in all driving situations
♦ Gear shift points are infinitely variable
On Board Diagnostics (OBD)
Use “Guided Fault Finding” to determine the exact cause of dam‐
age before servicing the automatic transmission.
Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to perform “Guided Fault Find‐
ing”
Shift Point Changes on Inclines and Declines
When driving on inclines or declines, gears are automatically se‐
lected using additional shift characteristic maps. The selection is
based on accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed.

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♦ The gear change map for extreme uphill stretches is matched
to engine output
♦ The gear change map for extreme downhill stretches is match‐
ed to the braking effect of the engine.
♦ By selecting a gear directly using tiptronic, the driver can use
the engine braking effect with a specific gear engaged, for ex‐
ample when driving downhill with a trailer.

3.3 General Repair Information

The maximum possible care and cleanliness and proper tools are
essential to ensure satisfactory and successful transmission re‐
pairs. The usual basic safety precautions also, naturally apply
when carrying out vehicle repairs.
A number of generally valid instructions governing the various re‐
pair procedures - which used to be repeated several times
throughout the Manual - are summarized here and apply to this
Manual.
Guided Fault Finding, On Board Diagnostics (OBD) and Test In‐
struments
♦ Before servicing the transmission, determine as best as pos‐
sible the cause of the fault using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
in the mode Guided Fault Finding , Vehicle Self-Diag-
nosis and Test Instruments .

Oil, Environment and Disposal Regulations

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♦ Follow the information provided on oil packaging.

Special Tools and Equipment
For a complete list of special tools used. Refer to Special Tools
and Workshop Equipment.
Transmission
♦ Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on
the transmission. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .

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♦ Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle when the center dif‐
ferential housing is removed or when there is no ATF.
♦ Check the following fluid levels after installation and, if neces‐
sary, fill: ATF in transmission (Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Level, Checking”, page 110 ), and gear oil in
transmission (Refer to ⇒ “2 Gear Oil”, page 150 ). Oil Capacity
(Refer to ⇒ “4.1 Capacities”, page 9 ) and specification.
Refer to Parts Catalog.
O-rings, Shaft Seals, Seals
♦ O-rings, shaft seals and seals must be replaced.
♦ After removing gaskets, examine contact surface on housing/
shaft for burr resulting from removal or for other signs of dam‐
age.
♦ Thoroughly clean housing joint surfaces before assembling.
♦ To install, thinly coat shaft seals along outer circumference
and on sealing lip with ATF.
♦ Coat O-rings with ATF before inserting to prevent crushing
rings during installation.

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♦ Only use approved ATF in the ATF area. Other types of lubri‐
cation cause faults to occur in the transmission hydraulics.
♦ The open side on the shaft seals faces the fluid to be sealed
off.
♦ Press in new shaft seal, so that the sealing lip does not run on
the same point as the sealing lip of the old shaft seal (use
insertion depth tolerances).
♦ Check the following fluid levels after installation and, if neces‐
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mission (Refer to ⇒ “2 Gear Oil”, page 150 ). Oil Capacity
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(Refer to ⇒ “4.1 Capacities”, page 9 ) and specification.

Refer to Parts Catalog.
Bolts and Nuts
♦ Loosen the bolts opposite the tightening sequence.
♦ Nuts and bolts which secure covers and housings should be
tightened in steps according to the specified tightening se‐
quence and method.
♦ Nuts and bolts which secure covers and housings should be
loosened and tightened crosswise in stages if no tightening
sequence is specified.
♦ Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts.
♦ Clean the threads on bolts that were installed with locking
compound. After doing that, install the bolts with Locking Com‐
pound - AMV 185 101 A1- .
♦ Threaded holes, in which self-locking bolts or bolts with locking
compound were installed, must be cleaned (for example with
a thread tap). Otherwise, there is a risk that the bolts may
shear off when installing again.
♦ The tightening specifications stated apply to non-oiled nuts
and bolts.
Fasteners
♦ Do not overstretch the circlips.
♦ Replace damaged or stretched circlips.
♦ The circlips must fit completely inside the groove.

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Bearings
♦ Install needle bearings with lettered side (thicker metal) racing
the fitting tool.
♦ Insert bearing with axle oil or ATF, depending on installation
location.
♦ Do not interchange the outer or inner races for the same size
bearings.
♦ Always replace
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Adjusting Shims
♦ Measure the shims at several locations with a micrometer.
Tolerance variations make it possible to find the exact shim
thickness required.
♦ Check for burrs and damage. Only install flawless shims.

3.4 Contact Corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if non-approved fasteners (bolts,
nuts, washers, etc.) are used.

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For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating may
be installed.
In addition, rubber or plastic parts and adhesive are made of ma‐
terials that do not conduct electricity.
If you are not sure about the suitability of parts, then use new
parts. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Note

♦ Original replacement parts are recommended because they

have been tested.
♦ It is recommended to use Audi accessories.
♦ Damage resulting from contact corrosion is not covered by the
warranty.

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4 Technical Data
⇒ “4.1 Capacities”, page 9

4.1 Capacities
ATF Area in the Transmission
Capacities Automatic Transmission 0BK
Original filling by the manufacturer Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Filling after draining in Service Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change ♦ No change
♦ guarantee
Permanent
or acceptfill;
any only
liability change after repairs such as when removing
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Lubricant For the correct ATF for automatic transmission 0BK.

Refer to the Parts Catalog

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Caution

There is a risk that the transmission could malfunction or fail.

♦ Use only the ATF made for the 0BK automatic transmis‐
sion, which is available as a replacement part. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.

Refer to ⇒ “6 Automatic Transmission Fluid”, page 110

Front Final Drive When the Oil System Is Separated;
Capacities Automatic Transmission 0BK
Initial filling Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Filling after draining in Service Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change ♦ No change
♦ Permanent fill; change only after repairs such as removing the
front final drive cover

Lubricant For the correct ATF for automatic transmission 0BK. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.

Refer to ⇒ “2 Gear Oil”, page 150

Transfer Case with the Oil System Separated;
Capacities Automatic Transmission 0BK
Initial filling Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Filling after draining in Service Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change ♦ No change
♦ Permanent fill; change only after repairs such as removing the
center differential housing

Lubricant For the correct ATF for automatic transmission 0BK. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.

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Refer to ⇒ “2 Gear Oil”, page 150

4.2 Oil Distribution

Caution

Incorrect gear oil level increases the risk of damaging the

transmission
♦ The various testing and adjustment specifications must
always be followed.

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♦ There are two different versions regarding the lubrication of

the final drive and the self-locking center differential.
♦ For transmissions with a shared oil system, the oil chambers
in the front final drive -3- and in the transfer case -1- are joined
via the protective pipe -2-.
♦ The side shaft runs in gear oil in the protective pipe -2-.
♦ Transmissions with a single oil system do not have an oil over‐
flow hole -arrow-.
♦ A transmission with separate oil system can be identified by
the oil overflow hole -arrow-.
♦ On transmissions with separated oil system the protective pipe
is free of oil, the transmission as well as the front final drive
are sealed with a gasket to the side shaft.
♦ Always pay attention to the different control and filling specifi‐
cations.
♦ Refer to
⇒ “2.4.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
Transmission with Separated Oil System”, page 158

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mission with Separated Oil System”, page 161
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5 Overview - Powertrain
⇒ “5.1 Overview - Powertrain AWD”, page 12

5.1 Overview - Powertrain AWD

1 - Rear Final Drive

2 - Driveshaft
3 - Automatic Transmission
0BK AWD

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32 – Torque Converter
1 Torque Converter
For All Procedures on the Torque Converter, Refer To ⇒ Serv‐
icing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque
Converter .

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2 Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pulling Hook - T20143/2-

♦ Puller - Clutch Module - T40176-

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♦ Seal Installer - Input Shaft - T40240-

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-

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37 – Controls, Housing
1 Selector Mechanism
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 15
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Selector Lever Handle”, page 18
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Selector Lever Cable”, page 20
⇒ “1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking”, page 21
⇒ “1.5 Emergency Release from P”, page 24
⇒ “1.6 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing”,
page 25
⇒ “1.7 Selector Mechanism, Disassembling and Assembling”,
page 30
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”,
page 34
⇒ “1.9 Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit

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Y26 , Removing and Installing”, page 43
⇒ “1.10 Selector Lever Cable, Removing and Installing”,
page 43
⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”,
page 47
⇒ “1.12 Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting”,
page 48
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1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism

WARNING

There is a risk of injury and accident from accidentally engag‐

ing a gear when the engine is running.
♦ Before work is done with the engine running, move the
selector lever into “P” and press the parking brake button
to engage the electromechanical parking brake.

Before disassembling the selector mechanism, perform check.

Refer to ⇒ “1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking”, page 21 .

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1 - Selector Lever Handle

❑ Different versions. For
the correct allocation.
Refer to the Parts Cata‐
log.
❑ Overview. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Selec‐
tor Lever Handle”,
page 18
2 - Trim Ring
❑ Overview. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Selec‐
tor Lever Handle”,
page 18
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tor Lever Handle”,
page 18
4 - Clamp

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❑ Overview. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Selec‐
tor Lever Handle”,
page 18
5 - Selector Lever Transmis‐
sion Range Position Display
Unit - Y26-
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.9 Selector Lever
Transmission Range
Position Display Unit
Y26 , Removing and In‐
stalling”, page 43
6 - Nut
❑ 10 Nm
❑ Securing the shift mechanism to the body
❑ Quantity: 4
7 - Seal
8 - Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module - J587-
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.7.2 Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module J587 , Removing and Installing”, page 32
9 - Selector Mechanism Function Unit
❑ Can only be replaced as a unit
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.6 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing”, page 25
10 - Shift Lock Solenoid - N110-
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.7.1 Shift Lock Solenoid N110 , Removing and Installing”, page 30
11 - Transmission Park Selector Switch - F305-
❑ Consists of two reed contacts on the circuit board on the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- .
❑ Can only be replaced together with the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- . Refer to
⇒ “1.7.1 Shift Lock Solenoid N110 , Removing and Installing”, page 30 .
12 - Noise Insulation
❑ Not on all vehicles; for the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

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13 - Lock Washers
❑ Always replace
❑ For securing the noise insulation to the shift mechanism function unit
❑ Quantity: 4
14 - Retaining Clip
❑ Secure the selector lever cable to the selector mechanism function unit
15 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
16 - Selector Lever Cable
❑ Do not bend
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Overview - Selector Lever Cable”, page 20
17 - Cap
❑ Via the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110-

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1.2 Overview - Selector Lever Handle

⇒ “1.2.1 Overview - Selector Lever Handle, Vehicles through MY
2012”, page 18
⇒ “1.2.2 Overview - Selector Lever Handle, Vehicles from MY
2013”, page 19

1.2.1 Overview - Selector Lever Handle, Vehicles through MY 2012

1 - Clamp
❑ Always replace
❑ For securing handle to
selector lever
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever
Handle, Removing and
Installing”, page 34 .
2 - Trim Ring
❑ Removing and instal‐

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ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.2 Selector Lever
Boot, Separating from
Selector Lever Handle,
Vehicles through MY
2012”, page 36 .
3 - Selector Lever Handle
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever
Handle, Removing and
Installing”, page 34
4 - Selector Lever Boot
❑ Refer to
⇒ “1.8.2 Selector Lever
Boot, Separating from
Selector Lever Handle,
Vehicles through MY
2012”, page 36
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Unit - Y26-
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.9 Selector Lever
Transmission Range Position Display Unit Y26 , Removing and Installing”, page 43

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1.2.2 Overview - Selector Lever Handle, Vehicles from MY 2013

1 - Selector Lever Transmis‐

sion Range Position Display
Unit - Y26-
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.9 Selector Lever
Transmission Range
Position Display Unit
Y26 , Removing and In‐
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2 - Selector Lever Handle

❑ With side locking button
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.3 Selector Lever
Handle with Side Lock‐
ing Button, Removing
and Installing, Vehicles
from MY 2013”,

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page 36
3 - Selector Lever Boot
❑ Removing and installing
together with the selec‐
tor lever handle:
♦ Removing and installing.
Refer to
⇒ “1.8.3 Selector Lever
Handle with Side Locking
Button, Removing and In‐
stalling, Vehicles from MY
2013”, page 36
♦ Removing and installing.
Refer to
⇒ “1.8.4 Selector Lever
Handle with Front Locking
Button, Removing and In‐
stalling, Vehicles from MY
2013”, page 39
4 - Selector Lever Handle
❑ With front locking button
❑ Depending on vehicle equipment
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.4 Selector Lever Handle with Front Locking Button, Removing and Installing, Vehicles from MY
2013”, page 39

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1.3 Overview - Selector Lever Cable

1 - Bolt
❑ 13 Nm
❑ For selector lever cable
adjustment
❑ Attached to the selector
mechanism function
unit
2 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
3 - Clip
❑ For the selector lever
cable on the selector
mechanism function
unit
4 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm

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❑ Quantity: 2
5 - Selector Lever Cable
Bracket
6 - Clip
❑ For connecting the se‐
lector lever cable to the
selector lever cable
bracket
7 - Selector Lever Cable
❑ Depending on the ver‐
sion with heat shield.
Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Selector Lever
Cable Heat Shield -
Tightening Specifica‐
tion”“ , page 21 .
❑ Do not bend
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.10 Selector Lever Cable, Removing and Installing”, page 43
❑ The selector lever cable must be replaced if the rubber grommet is damaged.
❑ Lubricate the ball socket lightly with Polycarbamide Grease - G 052 142 A2- before installing.
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Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

• Bolts -upper arrows-: 9 Nm.
• Bolt -lower arrow-: 20 Nm.

1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking

WARNING

There is a risk of injury and accident from accidentally engag‐

ing a gear when the engine is running.
♦ Before performing any work with the engine running, shift

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the transmission into “P” and press the parking brake but‐
ton to lock the electro-mechanical parking brake.
♦ Pay attention to the safety precautions when driving. Refer
to ⇒ “2 Safety Precautions”, page 2 .
♦ All tests must be performed. If the specified values are not
reached, perform “Guided Fault Finding” with the Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester .

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respect to the correctness
⇒ page 21
♦ 2. Check ignition key withdrawal lock. Refer to ⇒ page 22
♦ 3. Check the closing locks. Refer to ⇒ page 23
♦ 4. Check locking button on the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ page 23
1. Selector Mechanism Function Test
• The starter may not be activated in the “D”, “S” or in “D/S”, “R”
and “Tiptronic gate” selector lever positions.
• If shifts in selector lever position “N” occur at speeds greater
than 5 km/h (3.1 mph), the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- must
not engage and block the selector lever. The selector lever can
shift in driving mode.
• If shifts in selector lever position “N” occur at speeds under 2
km/h (1.2 mph) (almost stationary), the Shift Lock Solenoid -
N110- will only engage after approximately one second. The
selector lever can be moved out of position “N” only when the
brake pedal is pressed.
Selector lever in position “P”:
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Press the key briefly in the ignition lock to reach the “ignition
on” position.
– Do not press the brake pedal.

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• The selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of po‐

sition “P” while locking button on selector lever handle is
pressed. The Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- blocks the selector
lever.
– Press the brake pedal and hold it down.
• The Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- unlocks the selector lever.
Engaging driving mode is possible. Press the button in the se‐
lector lever handle and slowly move the selector lever from “P”
and through “R, N, D, S and D/S” While doing this, check that
the Transmission Range Display - Y6- inside the instrument
cluster matches the actual position of the selector lever.
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release it again.
• The selector lever moves automatically back into position “D/
S”. The Transmission Range Display - Y6- must change from
“D” to “S1” in the instrument cluster and then go back to “D”
after pulling the lever toward the rear.
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The selector lever is in “N” and the ignition is turned on:
– Do not press the brake pedal.
• After a short wait time: The selector lever is locked and cannot
be shifted out of position “P” even if the locking button on the
selector lever handle is pressed. The Shift Lock Solenoid -
N110- blocks the selector lever.
– Press the brake pedal.
• The Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- unlocks the selector lever.
Engaging position “D” or “D/S” is possible.
The selector lever is shifted into the “D” or “D/S” position, ignition
is turned on:
– Guide the selector lever into the “tiptronic gate”.
• The illuminated “D” or “D/S” (symbols in the Selector Lever
Transmission Range Position Display Unit - Y26- ) must turn
off and the “+” and “–” symbols must turn on.
• The Transmission Range Display - Y6- inside the instrument
cluster must change from “D” to “M1” when the selector lever
moves into the “tiptronic gate”
– Perform “Guided Fault Finding” using the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester if the specified values are not reached.
– Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to
⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”, page
47 .
– Locking button on selector lever handle, checking. Refer to
⇒ page 23 .
– Check ignition key removal lock.
2. Check Ignition Key Withdrawal Lock - Vehicles with an Ignition
Key Lock
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Do not press the brake pedal.
– Press the key briefly in the ignition lock to reach the “ignition
on” position.
– Press the brake pedal and hold it down.

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• It must be possible to move the selector lever out of “P” without

“getting stuck” when the locking button in the selector lever
handle is pressed.
– Turn off the ignition.
• It should not be possible to remove the ignition key when the
selector lever is in any other position than “P”.
– Move the selector lever into “P”.
– Remove the key.
• It should be possible to remove the key only when the selector
lever is in “P”.
• The selector lever does not move out of “P” even though both
the locking button and the brake pedal are pressed.
If the ignition key lock does not work as described, then perform
“Guided Fault Finding” using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
3. Check the Closing Locks - Vehicles without an Ignition Key
Lock
– Press the Access/Start Authorization Button - E408- briefly to
get “ignition on”.

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– Do not move the selector lever into “P” but rather, for example,
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– Turn off the ignition.

• A warning message must appear in the instrument cluster.
• The vehicle cannot be locked.
– Turn on the ignition, shift the selector lever into the “P” position.
– Turn off the ignition.
• The vehicle can be locked.
If the specified values are not obtained:
– Perform Guided Fault Finding using the Vehicle Diagnos‐
tic Tester .
– Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to
⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”, page
47 .
– Locking button on selector lever handle, checking. Refer to
⇒ page 23 .
4. Check Locking Button in the Selector Lever Handle
Make sure locking button moves easily.
• It must be possible to press the locking button without using
great force.
• After releasing, the locking button must come all the way back
out by itself.
– Check the selector lever handle for correct installation if the
specified values are not reached. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .
– Check if the selector rod or selector lever is bent.
Function Test
• The ignition is switched on.

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The locking button on the selector lever handle must be pressed

for the following shifts. If it is not pressed, the selector lever cannot
be shifted into the specified position.
♦ Move the selector lever from “P” into “R” and press the brake
pedal at the same time.
♦ Only vehicles through MY 2012: “D” into “S”
♦ “N” into “R”; stationary, press the brake pedal after a longer
wait time
♦ “R” into “P”
– Check the selector lever handle for correct installation if the
specified values are not reached. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .
– Perform “Guided Fault Finding” using the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester and check the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- .
– Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to
⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”, page
47 .

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1.5 Emergency Release from P

Note

♦ The selector lever will not move out of position “P” if the battery
is disconnected or not charged. The vehicle cannot be moved
or towed.
♦ By activating the emergency release, the Shift Lock Solenoid
- N110- , in currentless condition, will release the lock.
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Procedure
– Remove the front ashtray insert.
– Pry out the cap inside the ashtray housing with a screwdriver
-arrow-.

Note

The shape of the cover caps may differ from those in the illustra‐
tion.

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– Carefully press the cylinder in direction of -arrow- on the Shift

Lock Solenoid - N110- with, for example, a screwdriver
through the center opening in the ashtray housing, and at the
same time, shift the selector lever out of “P” with the button on
the selector lever pressed.

Note

♦ This unlocks the locking lever -1- when the selector lever is in
“P”.
♦ If the cylinder -arrow- on the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- is
covered by insulation or a wire, then move the insulation or the
wire to the side.

1.6 Selector Mechanism, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-

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♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-
Removing
– Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .
– Remove the front ashtray. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
68 ; Center Console; Front Ashtray, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the insulation mat -1-, disconnect connectors

-arrows-.

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– Remove the nuts -1, 3, 5 and 6- and lower the selector mech‐
anism function unit while holding the selector lever secure.

Note

Ignore items -2 and 4-.

– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐

rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Remov‐
ing and Installing .

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Vehicles with A Single Pipe Exhaust System

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the decoupling element inside

the front exhaust pipe.
♦ Do not bend decoupling element in front exhaust pipe
more than 10°.

– Loosen the bolts -arrows-, slide the sleeve to the rear and tie
up the front exhaust pipe to the body.

Vehicles with Dual Pipe Exhaust System

Caution

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be dam‐

aged.
♦ Do not bend decoupling element in front muffler more than
10°.

– Loosen clamping sleeve -1- and push it rearward.

– Slightly lower the left front muffler and secure.

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All Vehicles
– Mount the -T10337- on the -VAG1383A- and place it under the
transmission.
– Raise the transmission slightly.

WARNING

There is the risk of an accident.

♦ The -VAG1383A- may only be used during assembly and
must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

– Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

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– Vehicles with a heat shield: Remove heat shield -1- under the
selector mechanism function unit. Refer to the ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Molding/Trim/Extensions/Trim Panels;
Overview - Heat Shield .

– Vehicles with noise insulation: remove the circlip -arrows-, re‐

move noise insulation -1-.

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– Vehicles with a selector lever heat shield: remove the bolts

-arrows-, remove the heat shield.

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– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .
– Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever
cable from the transmission.

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

– Remove the selector mechanism function unit.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening specifications:
• Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 15 .
• Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Spec‐
ification”“ , page 21 .

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Note

♦ Replace the lock washers.

♦ Lightly lubricate the ball socket on the selector lever cable with
Polycarbamide Grease - G 052 142 A2- before installing.
♦ Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
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⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”, page
47 .
– Install the heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ;
Molding/Trim/Extensions/Trim Panels; Overview - Heat
Shield .
– Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount”, page 104 .
– Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking”, page 21 .
– Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr.
26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Exhaust System, Installing with‐
out Tension .
– Install the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .
– Install the front ashtray. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
68 ; Center Console; Front Ashtray, Removing and Installing .
– Install the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .

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1.7 Selector Mechanism, Disassembling

and Assembling
⇒ “1.7.1 Shift Lock Solenoid N110 , Removing and Installing”,
page 30
⇒ “1.7.2 Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module J587 ,
Removing and Installing”, page 32
⇒ “1.7.3 Transmission Park Selector Switch F305 , Removing
and Installing”, page 33

1.7.1 Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- , Removing

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Removing
– Move the selector lever into “P”.
– Remove the front ashtray. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
68 ; Center Console; Front Ashtray, Removing and Installing .

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– Reposition the insulation mat -1- to disconnect connectors
-arrows-.

– Loosen the nuts -1, 3, 5 and 6- a few turns but do not remove
them completely.

Note

♦ This lowers the shift mechanism function unit slightly for better
accessibility.
♦ Ignore items -2 and 4-.

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Caution

The shift mechanism can be destroyed by broken clips, tabs

or other objects.
♦ Make sure no components or other objects fall into the
selector mechanism. In this case, the selector mechanism
must be replaced.

– Open the retaining tabs

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Note

This prevents the retaining tabs from engaging again.

– Using a screwdriver, open the upper retaining tab -1- on the

cover in direction of -arrow- over the bracket -B- and remove
the cover -A- upward.

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– Disconnect the connector on the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- .
– Press the hooks -A- into the selector mechanism -arrow- and
hold them in this position.

Note

Replace the selector mechanism function unit if any of the hooks

-A- are broken off.

– Tilt the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- out in direction of -arrow-

so that the ball head -1- comes out of the lever on the selector
mechanism.
– Remove the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- .

Note

When the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- cannot be removed as de‐

scribed here, completely remove nuts -1, 3, 5, and 6-, and lower
the selector mechanism function.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Tightening specification. Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 15 .

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– Turn the ball head -1- into the correct installed position.
– Install the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- at an angle from above
into the selector mechanism and then tilt it under in the oppo‐
site direction of -arrow-.
• The ball head -1- must engage completely in the operating
lever on shift mechanism. Press it down using a small screw‐
driver if necessary.
– Attach the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- to the hook -A-.

– Position the cover -A- over the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- and
carefully lock it in -1 through 3-.
– Connect the electrical connectors.
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– Install the front ashtray. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.

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68 ; Center Console; Front Ashtray, Removing and Installing .

1.7.2 Selector Lever Sensor System Control

Module - J587- , Removing and Instal‐
ling
Removing
– Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .
– Remove the Multimedia System Control Head - E380- . Refer
to ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Infotainment System;
Multimedia System Control Head - E380- , Removing and In‐
stalling .
– Remove the front ashtray. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
68 ; Center Console; Front Ashtray, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the insulation mat -1-, disconnect connectors

-arrows-.

– Open the four tabs -arrows- and remove the Selector Lever
Sensor System Control Module - J587- -2- upward.

Note

Ignore item -1-.

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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Lock the Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module -
J587- with the four tabs -arrows-.
– Connect the electric wire to the Selector Lever Transmission
Range Position Display Unit - Y26- -arrows-.
– Install the front ashtray. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
68
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1.7.3 Transmission Park Selector Switch -

F305- , Removing and Installing
♦ Installed location: The Transmission Park Selector Switch -
F305- , which consists of two reed contacts -1 and 2-, is
installed on the circuit board -B- on the Shift Lock Solenoid -
N110- -A-.
The Transmission Park Selector Switch - F305- can only be re‐
placed together with the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- .
Refer to
⇒ “1.7.1 Shift Lock Solenoid N110 , Removing and Installing”,
page 30 .

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1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and

Installing
⇒ “1.8.1 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing, Vehi‐
cles through MY 2012”, page 34
⇒ “1.8.2 Selector Lever Boot, Separating from Selector Lever
Handle, Vehicles through MY 2012”, page 36
⇒ “1.8.3 Selector Lever Handle with Side Locking Button, Re‐
moving and Installing, Vehicles from MY 2013”, page 36
⇒ “1.8.4 Selector Lever Handle with Front Locking Button, Re‐
moving and Installing, Vehicles from MY 2013”, page 39
⇒ “1.8.5 Selector Lever Handle Locking Button, Servicing, Vehi‐
cles from MY 2013”, page 41

1.8.1 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and

Installing, Vehicles through MY 2012
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♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAG1275A-
Removing
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Move the selector lever into “N”.

Note

Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are re‐
moved.

– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- or a small screwdriver in direction of -arrows- and then
fold it upward.

– Secure the locking button in the removed position with a cable

tie -arrow-, as shown in the illustration.

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– Fold the selector lever boot -1- upward and over the selector
lever handle -2-.
– Open the clamps -arrow- and remove the selector lever handle
along with the selector lever boot, without pressing the locking
button.

Installing

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must be pulled out all the way and secured either with a cable
tie -arrow- or with the assembly tool supplied with a new han‐
dle.
♦ Do not use mechanical aids or tools to remove the locking
button from the selector lever handle if the locking button was
unintentionally left unsecured. Position the compressed air
gun under the handle and press the locking button out with
compressed air.

– Place the new clamp -arrow- on the selector lever handle.

– Install the shifter lever handle completely on the shifter lever.
The lock button faces toward the driver.
• The handle must lock into the selector lever ring groove.
– Remove cable ties or assembly tools. The locking button
mechanism will engage in the vertical groove on the selector
lever. If necessary, press the locking button into the selector
lever handle.
– Move the button mechanism through “R” and “S” to perform
the function test.
• If the selector lever positions cannot be reached, remove the
handle again
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .
– Secure the selector lever handle -2- to the selector lever with
the clamp -arrow-. Use -VAG1275- .
– Install the selector lever boot frame -1- to the center console.

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1.8.2 Selector Lever Boot, Separating from

Selector Lever Handle, Vehicles
through MY 2012
Removing
– Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .
– Bind the selector lever handle spring tabs -A- together with
cable ties -B-, as shown in the illustration.
– Slide the selector lever boot sleeve -C- over the tabs on the
spring tab in direction of -arrow-.
– Remove the cable ties and the selector lever boot and sleeve
from the selector lever.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Selector lever boot installed position

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• The longer side of the selector lever boot frame faces the driv‐
er side.
– Install the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .

1.8.3 Selector Lever Handle with Side Lock‐

ing Button, Removing and Installing, Ve‐
hicles from MY 2013
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
♦ Thin cable ties or the assembly aid for the button on the han‐
dle. The assembly aid is already installed at the factory when
a new handle is ordered.
Removing
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Move the selector lever into “N”.

Note

Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are re‐
moved.

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– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- in direction of -arrows-.

– Remove the locking button from the selector lever handle in

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Note

The assembly aid -B- is already installed at the factory when a

new handle is ordered. Remove the assembly aid only after the

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new handle is installed. This locking strap can be used again as
an assist tool.

– Fold the selector lever boot -2- upward and over the selector
lever handle -3-.
– Turn the locking ring all the way in direction of -arrow-. The
markings -a and b- no longer line up.
– Remove the selector lever handle and selector lever boot
without touching the locking button -1-.

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Installing
• In order to install the selector lever handle, the locking button
must be pulled out all the way and secured either with a cable
tie -A- or with the assembly tool -B- supplied with a new handle.
If the locking button was not properly secured when the handle
was being removed and it falls back inside the handle, then it must
be pulled out again and secured:
– Tape an adhesive pad or two-sided tape -2- to the locking but‐
ton -1-.

Note

♦ As an alternative, use a 15 mm suction cup.

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– Push on the adhesive surface using a tool -3- with a clean, flat
surface as illustrated and pull out the locking button -arrow-.

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– Secure the pulled-out locking button with a cable tie -A- or an
assembly tool -B- as illustrated.
– Remove the adhesive pad or the two-sided tape -2- and clean
the locking button -1-.

– Move the selector lever into “N”.

Note

Pull on the rod -4- to move the selector lever.

– Fold the selector lever boot -2- upward and over the selector
lever handle -3-.
– Turn the locking ring all the way in direction of -arrow-. The
markings -a and b- no longer line up.
– Press the selector lever handle with the locking button on the
driver side completely onto the selector lever until it locks in.

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– Turn the locking ring all the way in direction of -arrow- until it
locks and the markings -a and b- line up.

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the selector lever handle.

♦ The locking ring can be turned only when the handle is
installed completely.

– Remove cable ties or assembly tools. The locking button

mechanism will engage in the vertical groove on the selector
lever. If necessary, press the locking button into the selector
lever handle.
– Move the button mechanism through “R” and “S” to perform
the function test.
• If the selector lever positions cannot be reached, remove the
handle again. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
34 .

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– Pull the selector lever boot downward and attach it to the Mul‐
timedia System Control Head - E380- .

1.8.4 Selector Lever Handle with Front Lock‐

ing Button, Removing and Installing, Ve‐
hicles from MY 2013
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
♦ Thin cable ties or the assembly aid for the button on the han‐
dle. The assembly aid is already installed at the factory when
a new handle is ordered.
Removing
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Move the selector lever into “N”.

Note
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Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are re‐
moved.

– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- -arrows-.

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– Fold the selector lever boot -1- upward and over the selector
lever handle -3-.
– Turn the locking ring all the way in direction of -arrow-. The
markings -a and b- no longer line up.
– Remove the selector lever handle -3- together with the selec‐
tor lever boot -1- without touching the locking button -2-.

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– Turn the locking ring all the way in direction of -arrow-.
• The markings -a and b- are not above one another.
• The locking button points in the drive direction.

Caution

The selector mechanism could get damaged.

♦ The locking button -2- on the selector lever handle must
stick out when installing. If the button should get pushed
in unintentionally while the handle is removed, then it must
be brought back into its installation position. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.5 Selector Lever Handle Locking Button, Servicing,
Vehicles from MY 2013”, page 41 .
♦ If the locking button is pushed in while the handle is being
installed, destroy the handle and the selector mechanism
pull rod -1-.

– Press the selector lever handle -3- onto the lever completely
without touching the locking button -2-.
• When doing this, handle must engage into ring groove of the
selector lever.
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– Turn the locking ring all the way in direction of -arrow-.

• It must be possible to turn the locking ring; press the handle
-2- on again if necessary.
• The markings -a and b- are above one another.

Note

♦ If the locking ring was turned, then the handle is properly

locked. Only then may the locking button be pressed on the
handle.
♦ The locking button may have an increased resistance to pres‐
sure when it is pushed the first time after installing the handle.

– Press the locking button -1- in the selector lever handle.

– Fold the boot downward and attach it.
– Pull the selector lever boot downward and attach it to the Mul‐
timedia System Control Head - E380- .
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1.8.5 Selector Lever Handle Locking Button,
Servicing, Vehicles from MY 2013
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Locking Button Removal Tool - T40203-
Procedure
• The locking button -1- projects out in its installation position in
the handle.
If the locking button was pressed in, then it must be brought back
to it installation position so that the handle can be installed.

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Note

To improve the illustration, the handle is shown without the se‐

lector lever boot for the following steps.

– Carefully install the -T40203- all the way into the handle -1-.
• The cut-out on the -T40203- faces the locking button and the
hook toward the left.

– Hold the handle -A- tighten and turn the -T40203- 180° in di‐

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rection of -arrow 1-.
– Hold the handle tight and carefully remove the -T40203- in di‐
rection of -arrow 2-.

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• While the -T40203- is being removed, the locking button -A-

on the handle will be pushed out and will lock.
• Do not touch the locking button anymore before installing the
handle so that the button does not fall back in.

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1.9 Selector Lever Transmission Range Po‐

sition Display Unit - Y26- , Removing
and Installing
Removing
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Move the selector lever into “S” or “D/S”.
– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- or a small screwdriver -arrows- and then fold it upward.

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– Release the spring -2- and remove the Selector Lever Trans‐
mission Range Position Display Unit - Y26- -1- in direction of
-arrow-.
– Disconnect the connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

1.10 Selector Lever Cable, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pry lever - 80-200-
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
♦ Socket And Key - T40031-
Removing
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
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– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- or a small screwdriver -arrows- and then fold it upward.

– Insert the -T40031- through the opening -arrow- in the selector

mechanism and loosen the bolt on the selector lever cable
approximately one turn.

Note

♦ Only loosen the clamping screw - do not remove it.

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♦ The clamping screw is only accessible when the selector lever
is in “D” or “D/S”.
♦ The selector lever must remain in “D” or “D/S” when the clamp‐
ing screw is loose.

– Vehicles with a selector lever heat shield: remove the bolts

-arrows-, remove the heat shield.

– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .
– Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever
cable from the transmission.

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

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– Vehicles with a heat shield: Remove heat shield -1- under the
selector mechanism function unit. Refer to the ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Molding/Trim/Extensions/Trim Panels;
Overview - Heat Shield .

– Vehicles with noise insulation: remove the circlip -arrows-, re‐

move noise insulation -1-.

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– Remove the circlip -1- from the selector
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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening specifications:
• Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Overview - Selector Lever Cable”, page 20 .
• Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Spec‐
ification”“ , page 21 .

Note

♦ Replace the lock washers and O-rings on the selector lever

cable.
♦ Lubricate the cable eye and the ball socket on the selector
lever cable with Polycarbamide Grease - G 052 142 A2- before
installing.

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– Insert the O-ring -1- on the selector lever cable.

– Install the selector lever cable -2- into the gearshift mechanism
function unit in direction of -arrow-.
– Secure the selector lever cable -2- with the circlip -3-.

• Installed position: the angled end of the circlip -1- faces the
selector mechanism.

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– Push the selector lever -1- on the transmission all the way to
the back in direction of -arrow- until the parking lock locks into
place.

Note

When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn the

front wheels.

– Press the selector shaft lever forward three detents so the

transmission is in the “D” or “D/S” position.
– Make sure, that the selector lever in the vehicle is in the “D” or
“D/S” position.

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– Carefully press the selector lever cable ball socket -1- in this
position onto the selector shaft lever.

Note

Do not bend selector shaft lever when pressing on, otherwise shift
mechanism can no longer be adjusted exactly.

– Secure the selector lever cable using a clip -2-.

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

– Install the heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.

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– Check and adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to

⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”, page
47 .

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– Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking”, page 21 .

1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Ad‐

justing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
♦ Socket And Key - T40031-
Procedure
• Tightening specification. Refer to
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Selector Lever Cable”, page 20 .
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Move the selector lever into “D” or “D/S”.
– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- or a small screwdriver -arrows- and then fold it upward.

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– Insert the -T40031- through the opening -arrow- in the selector

mechanism and loosen the bolt on the selector lever cable
approximately one turn.

Note

♦ Loosen the clamping screw approximately one turn but do not

remove it.
♦ The clamping screw is only accessible when the selector lever
is in “D” or “D/S”.
♦ The selector lever must remain in “D” or “D/S” when the clamp‐
ing screw is loose.

– Carefully move the selector forward and back gently without

shifting into another selector lever position. This releases the
tension in the selector lever cable.
– Guide the selector lever into the “tiptronic gate”.
– Tighten the clamping screw in this position with the -T40031-
without touching the selector lever.

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– Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking”, page 21 .
If shift mechanism does not function properly after adjusting se‐
lector lever cable:
– Bring the selector lever cable into the basic setting. Refer to
⇒ “1.12 Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting”,
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1.12 Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Ba‐

sic Setting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
♦ Pry lever - 80-200-
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
♦ Socket And Key - T40031-
Procedure
• “Guided Fault Finding” with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is
completed; all faults have been corrected.
– Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to
activate it.
– Select the following menu entries on the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester in the Guided Functions :
♦ 02-Transmission Electronics 0BK I J217
♦ 02-Read Measured Value
– Select the Transmission Mode measured value from the list
on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
– Compare the following displays:
♦ Measured value Transmission Mode on the Vehicle Diag‐
nostic Tester
♦ Selector lever position

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♦ Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -

Y26- on the selector mechanism
♦ Transmission Range Display - Y6- in the instrument cluster
Conditions
• The displays must match
If the displays do not match:
– Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to
⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”, page
47 .
If the individual displays cannot be reached bybyadjusting
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Selector Lever Cable, Bringing Into Basic Setting
Tightening specifications:
• Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Overview - Selector Lever Cable”, page 20 .
• Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Spec‐
ification”“ , page 21

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– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Remov‐
ing and Installing .

– Vehicles with a selector lever heat shield: remove the bolts

-arrows-, remove the heat shield.

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– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

– Push the selector lever -1- on the transmission all the way to
the back -arrow- until the parking lock locks into place.

Note

When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn the

front wheels.

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– Press the selector shaft lever forward three detents so the
transmission is in the “D” or “D/S” position.

– Move the selector lever into “D” or “D/S”.

– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- or a small screwdriver -arrows- and then fold it upward.
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– Insert the -T40031- through the opening -arrow- in the selector

mechanism and loosen the bolt on the selector lever cable
approximately one turn.

Note

♦ Loosen the clamping screw approximately one turn but do not

remove it.
♦ The clamping screw is only accessible when the selector lever
is in “D” or “D/S”.
♦ The selector lever must remain in “D” or “D/S” when the clamp‐
ing screw is loose.

– Insert the -T40031- into the bolt.

– Carefully move the selector forward and back gently without
shifting into another selector lever position. This releases the
tension in the selector lever cable.
– Select the following menu entries on the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester in the Guided Functions :

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♦ 02-Transmission Electronics 0BK I J217
♦ 02-Read Measured Value
– Select the Transmission Mode measured value from the list
on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
– Compare the following displays:
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♦ Selector lever position
♦ Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -
Y26- on the selector mechanism
♦ Transmission Range Display - Y6- in the instrument cluster
Conditions
• The displays must match

– Carefully press the selector lever cable ball socket -1- in this
position onto the selector shaft lever.

Note

♦ Do not bend selector shaft lever when pressing on, otherwise

shift mechanism can no longer be adjusted exactly.
♦ Ignore item -2-.

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– Guide the selector lever into the “tiptronic gate”.

– Tighten the clamping screw in this position with the -T40031-
without touching the selector lever.
– Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking”, page 21 .
– Install the rear noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

1.13 Selector Shaft Seal, Replace

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Procedure

• Tightening specification. Refer to

⇒ Fig. ““Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Spec‐
ification”“ , page 21 .
– Remove the ATF oil pan. Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing”,
page 140 .
– Remove the ATF filter. Refer to
⇒ “7.3 ATF Filter, Removing and Installing”, page 125 .
– Remove the Mechatronic. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Au‐
tomatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; Mechatronic; Mechatron‐
ic, Removing and Installing .
– Vehicles with a selector lever heat shield: remove the bolts
-arrows-, remove the heat shield.

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– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

– Remove the spring pin -2- on the shaft for the selector lever
using a pin punch -1-.

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– Remove the selector lever and shaft -arrow-.

– Pry out the shaft seal using a small screwdriver.
– Apply ATF to the circumference and the space between the
sealing lips of the new shaft seal.
• Installation position: the open side of the seal faces the trans‐
mission.

– Mount the shaft seal on the transmission housing and push it

in all the way using a suitable socket -arrow-.
– Install the selector lever and shaft.

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Note

If the actuator rod for the locking latch moves too far to the rear,
then it can be pulled forward in direction of -arrow 2- while pushing
the locking latch at the same time in direction of -arrow 1-.

– Install the spring pin -2- flush on the shaft for the selector lever
using a pin punch -1-.
– Install the Mechatronic. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Auto‐
matic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; Mechatronic; Mechatronic,
Removing and Installing .
– Install the ATF filter. Refer to
⇒ “7.3 ATF Filter, Removing and Installing”, page 125 .

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– Install the ATF pan. Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing”,
page 140 .
– Fill the ATF. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 114 .

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2 Transmission, Removing and Instal‐

ling
⇒ “2.1 Transmission, Removing”, page 55
⇒ “2.2 Transmission, Installing”, page 95
⇒ “2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications”, page 102

2.1 Transmission, Removing

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gine Generation III”, page 63
⇒ “2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with 3.0L TFSI En‐
gine”, page 71
⇒ “2.1.5 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with 3.0L TDI En‐
gine”, page 89

2.1.1 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with

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2.0L TFSI Engine Generation II
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine Support Bridge - 10-222A-
♦ Pry lever - 80-200-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-
♦ Counterhold - Vibration Damper - T10355-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
Preparing the -T40173- :
– The bracket -1- must be turned so that the shorter side faces
up as illustrated.
– The bracket -2- must be turned so that the longer side faces
up as illustrated.
– The bracket -3- must be turned so that the shorter side faces
up as illustrated.

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Removing
– Position the front wheels so they are straight.
– Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

Caution

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting

the battery.
♦ Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

– Disconnect the battery. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep.

Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

– Remove the engine cover in direction of -arrows-.

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– Connect the -10-222A- with the -10-222A/1- and the -10-222A/

3- , as shown in the illustration.
– Engage the -10-222A/11- on the front and rear engine lifting
eyes.
– Lift the vehicle.

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– Remove the noise insulations -1 and 2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐

terior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re‐
moving and Installing .

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Note

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final
drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then
select the correct rear final drive repair manual.

– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to repair manual “Rear Final

Drive 0BC”: ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF; Rep.
Gr. 39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing or ⇒
Rear Final Drive 0BF and 0BE - Sport Differential; Rep. Gr.
39 .

– Remove the front muffler. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust

Pipes/Mufflers; Front Muffler, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

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Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐

brace, Removing and Installing .

Caution

The suspension components could be damaged.

♦ Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are
not installed correctly.

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– Remove the drive axle noise insulation -1- inside the right
wheel housing.

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Note

♦ Depending on the date of manufacture, an additional drive

axle heat shield -B- may be attached.
♦ The shape of the additional heat shield depends on the engine
and on the date of manufacture.

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♦ Mark the installed position of the additional heat shield in color
before removing it.

– If equipped, mark the installed position of the heat shield -B-

to the heat shield -A-.
– Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the right drive
axle heat shields.
– Remove the right subframe shield under the right drive axle.
Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, and Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ;
Subframe; Subframe Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .

– Remove left and right drive axles from transmission flange

shafts.

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– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear

and push splines together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Overview - Steering
Column .

– Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the bracket for the catalytic
converter.

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– Disconnect connectors from the heated oxygen sensor for the

catalytic converter. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical, Fuel In‐
jection and Ignition; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control; Catalytic
Converter, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat

shield -1- (if equipped).

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– Remove the ATF pipe bolts from the engine

-arrows A and B-.

– Place the -VAG1782- under the separating point.

– Remove the clip -A- holding the Mechatronic wiring harness
from the ATF pipe -B-.
– Remove the bolt -arrow-. Then pull the ATF pipe -B and C- off
the transmission and tie it up.
– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .

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Caution

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module

(Mechatronic) with static discharge.
♦ Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with
hands.

– To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing

(without wearing gloves).
– Disconnect the connector on transmissionProtected
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– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .
– Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever
cable from the transmission.

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

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– Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts

-2 through 5- on the transmission side.

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♦ The bolts -3 and 5- also attach the wire bracket on the trans‐
mission.
♦ The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and has
an additional spacer sleeve -arrow-.

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♦ Remove the sleeve when removing the bolt at the top of the
starter.

– Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction

of -arrow-.

– Counterhold the crankshaft using the -T10355- to loosen the

torque converter bolts.

Note

♦ Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation.

♦ Ignore -arrow-.

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– Remove the 3 torque converter bolts -arrow- on the drive plate

while turning the crankshaft 120° further in the direction of en‐
gine rotation.

– Remove the bolt -1- from the bottom of the starter on the en‐
gine side.
– Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.

Note

Locking ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

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– Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.

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– Remove the engine/transmission bolts -6, 8, 9, and 10- but
leave one bolt -7- installed hand-tight.

Caution

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

♦ The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Place the -VAG1383A- with the prepared -T40173- . Refer to

⇒ page 55 on the bottom of the transmission.
– The transmission support must be placed at the front as fol‐
lows:

• Mount the bracket -2- behind the opening in the transmission

housing for the torque converter on the left side of the trans‐
mission.
• Mount the bracket -1- on the front final drive on the right side
of the transmission.

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– Secure the transmission with a tensioning strap -1-.

Note

The -T40173- is not illustrated.

– Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

– Remove the last engine/transmission bolt.

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– Separate the transmission from the engine to the rear.

– While doing this, pay attention to the left transmission side

steering pinion/steering gear -B- and the power steering hy‐
draulic line -A-
– Use spindles on the -T40173- to adjust the position of the
transmission while lowering it.

Note

Make sure the lines on the top of the transmission do not get
pinched when lowering the transmission.

2.1.2 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with

2.0L TFSI
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♦ Pry lever - 80-200-

♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

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♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-

♦ Counterhold - Vibration Damper - T10355-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-
Preparing the -T40173- :
– The bracket -1- must be turned so that the shorter side faces
up as illustrated.
– The bracket -2- must be turned so that the longer side faces
up as illustrated.
– The bracket -3- must be unless
turned so that the AG.
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does faces
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– Position the front wheels so they are straight.
– Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

Caution

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting

the battery.
♦ Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

– Disconnect the battery. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep.

Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

– Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

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– Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechani‐

cal, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions
Control; Catalytic Converter, Removing and Installing .

– Remove bolts -2 to 5- connecting the engine and transmission.

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Note

♦ The bolts -3 and 5- also attach the wire bracket on the trans‐
mission.
♦ The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and has
an additional spacer sleeve -arrow-.
♦ Remove the sleeve when removing the bolt at the top of the
starter.

– Move the tower brace into its installed position and then tighten
the bolts hand-tight.
– Secure the engine with the -T10038- as illustrated.

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– Remove the noise insulations -1 and 2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐

terior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re‐
moving and Installing .

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Note

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final
drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then
select the correct rear final drive repair manual.

– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to repair manual. Refer to “Rear

Final Drive 0BC”: ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF;
Rep. Gr. 39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing
or ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BF and 0BE - Sport Differential; Rep.
Gr. 39 .

– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .

Caution

The suspension components could be damaged.

♦ Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace are not in‐
stalled correctly.

– Remove the left and noise insulation -1- inside the wheel
housing.

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle
heat shield.

– Remove left and right drive axles from transmission flange

shafts.

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– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear
and push splines together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Overview - Steering
Column .

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– Remove the ATF pipe bolts from the engine

-arrows A and B-.

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– Place the -VAG1782- under the separating point.

– Remove the clip -A- holding the Mechatronic wiring harness
from the ATF pipe -B-.
– Remove the bolt -arrow-. Then pull the ATF pipe -B and C- off
the transmission and tie it up.
– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .

Caution

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module

(Mechatronic) with static discharge.
♦ Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with
hands.

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– To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing
(without wearing gloves).
– Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw
connections counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow-.

– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .
– Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever
cable from the transmission.

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

– Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction

of -arrow-.

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– Counterhold the crankshaft using the -T10355- to loosen the

torque converter bolts.

Note

♦ Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation.

♦ Ignore -arrow-.

– Remove the 3 torque converter bolts -arrow- on the drive plate

while turning the crankshaft 120° further in the direction of en‐
gine rotation.

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– Remove the bolt -1- from the bottom of the starter on the en‐
gine side.

Note

Bolt -arrow 1- cannot be removed.

– Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.

Note

Locking ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

– Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.

– Remove the engine/transmission bolts -6, 8, 9 and 10- but

leave one bolt -7- installed hand-tight.

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Caution

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

♦ The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Place the -VAG1383A- with the prepared -T40173- . Refer to

⇒ page 64 on the bottom of the transmission.
– The transmission support must be placed at the front as fol‐
lows:
• Mount the bracket -2- behind the opening in the transmission
housing for the torque converter on the left side of the trans‐
mission.
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– Secure the transmission with a tensioning strap -1-.

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Note

The -T40173- is not illustrated.

– Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

– Remove the last engine/transmission bolt.

– Separate the transmission from the engine to the rear.

– Use spindles on the -T40173- to adjust the position of the
transmission while lowering it.

Note

Make sure the lines on the top of the transmission do not get
pinched when lowering the transmission.

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2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with

3.0L TFSI Engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pry lever - 80-200-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Crankshaft Socket - T40058-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
Preparing the -T40173- :
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– The bracket -2- must be turned so that the longer side faces
up as illustrated.

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Removing
– Position the front wheels so they are straight.

Caution

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting

the battery.
♦ Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

– Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable -2-. Refer to ⇒

Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Discon‐
necting and Connecting .

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– Remove the engine covers -1 and 2- upward.

– Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Overview - Bulkhead .

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– Remove the front wheels.

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– Remove the left and right drive axle cover -1- inside the wheel
housing.

– Remove the noise insulations -1 and 2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐

terior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re‐
moving and Installing .

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Note

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final
drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then
select the correct rear final drive repair manual.

– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to repair manual. Refer to “Rear

Final Drive 0BC”: ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF;
Rep. Gr. 39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing
or ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BF and 0BE - Sport Differential; Rep.
Gr. 39 .

– Remove the bolt -arrow- from the ATF pipes -1 and 2-.

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– Remove the left and right front muffler. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr.
26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Front Muffler, Removing and In‐
stalling .

– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .

Caution

The suspension components could be damaged.

♦ Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
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respect
stalled correctly.

Note

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the es‐
caping ATF.

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– Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the ATF lines from the
transmission and secure them at the top.
– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .

– Vehicles with Coolant Recirculation Pump - V50- : unlock the

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tab in direction of -arrow-, remove the Coolant Recirculation
Pump - V50- from the bracket and set aside.

Note

Ignore items -1 and 2-.

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– Remove the bolts -2 through 5- connecting the engine to trans‐

mission. They are accessible from above.

– Move the tower brace into its installed position and then tighten
the bolts hand-tight.
– Secure the engine with the -T10038- as illustrated.

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– Remove the bolt -2-.

– Press the tab -1- in direction of -arrow B- and swivel it toward
the rear in direction of -arrow A-.

– Remove the bolts -2 and arrows- and remove the bracket.

Note

Ignore item -1-.

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Caution

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module

(Mechatronic) with electrostatic discharge.
♦ Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with
hands.

– To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing

(without wearing gloves).

– Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw

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– Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

– Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- and the heat shield
-1-.

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Note

♦ Depending on the date of manufacture, an additional drive

axle heat shield -B- may be attached.
♦ The shape of the additional heat shield depends on the engine
and on the date of manufacture.
♦ Mark the installed position of the additional heat shield -A- be‐
fore removing it.

– If equipped, mark the installed position of the heat shield -B-

to the heat shield -A-.
– Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the right drive
axle heat shields.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left drive axle heat shield.
– Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission
flange shafts. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear
and push them both upward. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Overview - Steering
Column .

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– Loosen the retainer in direction of -arrow-, push the release

downward to disconnect the connector -2- from the Power
Steering Control Module - J500- .
– Disconnect the connector -1- from the Power Steering Control
Module - J500- .
– Free up the wiring harness.

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– Disconnect the connectors -2- from the Engine Speed Sensor

- G28- and free up the wire.

Note

Ignore item -1-.

– Vehicles with a selector lever heat shield: remove the bolts

-arrows-, remove the heat shield.

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– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .
– Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever
cable from the transmission.

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

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– Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction

-arrow-.

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– Insert the -T40058- guide pins as follows:

• The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
• The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

– Counterhold the torque converter by the crankshaft drive plate

using the -T40058- when loosening the bolt.

Note

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine

rotation -arrow-.

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– Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- while turning

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the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

– Remove the bolt -1- from the bottom of the starter on the en‐
gine side.
– Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.
– Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.

Note

Locking ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

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– Remove the remaining engine/transmission bolts

-6, 8, 9 and 10- but leave one bolt -7- installed hand-tight.

Caution

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

♦ The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Place the -VAG1383A- with the prepared -T40173- . Refer to

⇒ page 71 on the bottom of the transmission.
–permitted
The unless
transmission
authorised by support must be placed at the frontanyas fol‐
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• The bracket -2- fits into the dual-mass flywheel on the trans‐
mission housing on the left side of the transmission.
• The transmission mount is positioned on the differential hous‐
ing on the right side of the transmission. Insert a flat piece of
rubber -1- in between to protect the housing.

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– Secure the transmission with a tensioning strap -1-.

Note

The -T40173- is not illustrated.

– Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

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– Remove the last bolt from the transmission to engine connec‐

tion.
– Press the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully
using the -VAG1383A- .

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Special tools and workshop

equipment required

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♦ Pry lever - 80-200-

♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-
♦ Crankshaft Socket - T40058-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-

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♦ M8 x 20 bolt
Preparing the Gearbox Support - T40173- :
– The bracket attached to -item 1- must be removed.
– The bracket -item 2- must be turned so that the longer side
faces up as illustrated.

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Removing
– Position the front wheels so they are straight.

Caution

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting

the battery.
♦ Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

– Disconnect the battery ground cable -2-. Refer to ⇒ Electrical

Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .

– Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

– Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Overview - Bulkhead .

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– Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 26 ;

Emissions Control; Catalytic Converter, Removing and Instal‐
ling .
– Drain the coolant. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 19 ; Cooling System/
Coolant; Coolant, Draining and Filling .

– Remove the front wheels.

– Remove the left and right driveshaft cover -1- inside the wheel
housing.

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– Remove the left and right bolts
permitted -arrows-
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by AUDI AG.heat shield
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-1-. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

Note

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final
drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then
select the correct rear final drive repair manual.

– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to repair manual “Rear Final

Drive 0BC”: ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF; Rep.
Gr. 39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing or ⇒
Rear Final Drive 0BF and 0BE - Sport Differential; Rep. Gr.
39 .
– Remove the ATF cooler. Refer to
⇒ “7.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with
3.0L TDI Biturbo Engine”, page 122 .

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Note

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

– Loosen hose clamps -2, and 3- and remove the Coolant Hose
-1, and 4- from the Heater Core.

Note

Ignore Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-

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– Disconnect electrical connectors -1 through 4- and move the

wiring harness to the side.

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the air guide pipe
-1-.

– Disconnect the connector -2-.

Note

Ignore -items 1 and 3-.

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– Disconnect the connector -2-.

– Remove the bolt -3-, and remove the bracket with Exhaust Gas
Temperature Sensor 3 - G495- and Differential Pressure Sen‐
sor - G505- .

Note

Ignore -item 1- and -arrow-.

– Remove the left and right bolt -1-

– Loosen the left and right bolt -3- from the bracket -2- for the
turbocharger bracket.

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– Remove the bolts -4, 5- connecting the engine to transmission.
They are accessible from above.

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Note

Catch any leaking ATF with a cloth.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF pipe -1- from
the transmission.
– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
Engine Bung Set - VAS6122- .

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Caution

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module

(Mechatronic) with electrostatic discharge.
♦ Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with
hands.

– To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing

(without wearing gloves).
– Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw
connections counter-clockwise -arrow-.
– Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

– Slide the retainer toward the rear -arrow- and press down the
release in order to disconnect the connector -2- for the steering
gear.
– Free up the wiring harness.

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– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever - 80-200- .
– Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever
cable from the transmission.

Note

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the heat shield
from the right driveshaft.

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left driveshaft heat shield.
– Remove the left and right driveshafts from the transmission
flange shafts. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

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Note

It is necessary to loosen the threaded connection for the torque

support and crossmember to make it easier to turn the crankshaft.

– Remove the bolts -arrows-. Press the torque support stop -1-
to the engine.
– Remove theauthorised
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– Insert the Crankshaft Socket - T40058- guide pins as follows:

• The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
• The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

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– Counterhold the torque converter by the crankshaft drive plate

using the Crankshaft Socket - T40058- when loosening the
bolt.

Note

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine

rotation -arrow-.

– Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- while turning

the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

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– Remove the bolt -arrow 1- from the starter.
– Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.
– Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.
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Locking Ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

– Remove the remaining engine/transmission bolts

-3, 6, 8, 9, and 10- but leave one bolt -7- installed hand-tight.

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Caution

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

♦ The Gearbox Support - T40173- must not be set on the
ATF pan.

– Place the Engine/Gearbox Jack - VAG1383A- with the pre‐

pared Gearbox Support - T40173- on the bottom of the trans‐
mission.
– The transmission support must be placed at the front as fol‐
lows:
• The bracket -2- fits into the dual-mass flywheel on the trans‐
mission housing on the left side of the transmission.
• The transmission mount is positioned on the differential hous‐
ing on the right side of the transmission. Insert a flat piece of
rubber -1- in between to protect the housing.

– Secure the transmission with a tensioning strap -1-.

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The Gearbox Support - T40173- is not illustrated.

– Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

– Remove the last bolt from the transmission to engine connec‐

tion.
– Press the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully
using the Engine/Gearbox Jack - VAG1383A- .

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2.1.5 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with

3.0L TDI Engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS 6931-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Crankshaft Turning Tool - T40257-
♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
♦ Adapter - T40314-
Preparing the -T40173- :
– The bracket attached to -1- must be removed.
– The bracket -2- must be turned so that the longer side faces
up as illustrated.

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Removing
– Position the front wheels so they are straight.

Caution

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting

the battery.
♦ Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.
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– Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable -2-. Refer to ⇒

Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Discon‐
necting and Connecting .

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– Remove the engine cover in direction of -arrows-.

– Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Overview - Bulkhead .
– Remove the catalytic converter, exhaust pipe and Selective
Catalytic Reduction (SCR) - Catalytic converter. Refer to ⇒
Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Glow Plug; Rep. Gr.
26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - Muffler .
– Remove the front wheels.

– Remove the left and right drive axle cover -1- inside the wheel
housing.

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– Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- and the heat shield
-1-.

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from the right drive axle.
– Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission
flange shafts. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the ATF pipe bolts on the engine -arrow 1- and trans‐
mission -arrow 2-.

Note

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the es‐
caping ATF.

– Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the ATF pipes from
the transmission, then secure them at the top.

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– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .

Note

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final
drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then
select the correct rear final drive repair manual.

– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to repair manual. Refer to “Rear

Final Drive 0BC”: ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF;
Rep. Gr. 39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing
or ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BF and 0BE - Sport Differential; Rep.
Gr. 39 .

– Remove the bolts -4 and 5- connecting the engine to trans‐

mission. They are accessible from above.
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– Move the tower brace into its installed position and then tighten
the bolts hand-tight.
– Secure the engine with the -T10038- as illustrated.

– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .

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The suspension components could be damaged.

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♦ Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace are not in‐
stalled correctly.

– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear

and push splines together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Overview - Steering
Column .

Caution

There is a risk of destroying the Transmission Control Module

(TCM) (Mechatronic) with electrostatic discharge.
♦ Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with
hands.

– To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing

(without wearing gloves).
– Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw
connections counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow-.
– Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

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– Loosen the retainer -arrow-, push the release downward to

disconnect the connector -2- from the Power Steering Control
Module - J500- .
– Disconnect the connector -1- from the Power Steering Control
Module - J500- .
– Free up the wiring harness.

– Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from
the selector shaft lever using the -80-200- .
– Remove the bolts -3- and remove the selector lever cable and
cable bracket from the transmission and, if necessary, bind
them upward.

Note

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Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

– Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction

of -arrow-.

– Connect the tools the as illustrated.

1- Socket 21
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– Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the dual mass flywheel

bolts.

Note

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine

rotation -arrow-.

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– Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- while turning

the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

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– Remove the bolt -arrow 1- from the starter.
– Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.
– Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.

Note

Locking Ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

– Remove the remaining engine/transmission bolts

-3, 6, 8, 9, and 10- but leave one bolt -7- installed hand-tight.

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Caution

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

♦ The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Place the -VAG1383A- with the prepared -T40173- on the bot‐

tom of the transmission.
– The transmission support must be placed at the front as fol‐
lows:
• The bracket -2- fits into the dual-mass flywheel on the trans‐
mission housing on the left side of the transmission.
• The transmission mount is positioned on the differential hous‐
ing on the right side of the transmission. Insert a flat piece of
rubber -1- in between to protect the housing.

– Secure the transmission with a tensioning strap -1-.

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Note

The -T40173- is not illustrated.

– Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

– Remove the last bolt from the transmission to engine connec‐

tion.
– Press the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully
using the -VAG1383A- .
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2.2 Transmission, Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -

VAG1332/14-
♦ Crankshaft Socket - T40058- for vehicles with 6-cylinder TFSI
engine
♦ Clutch Module Transportation Lock - T40170-
♦ Crankshaft Turning Tool - T40257- for vehicles with 6-cylinder
TDI engine
♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263- for vehicles with 6-cylinder TDI en‐
gine
♦ Adapter - T40314- for vehicles with 6-cylinder TDI engine
Procedure

Note

♦ Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Aluminum bolts used for attaching the transmission to the en‐
gine may be used one time only. Refer to ⇒ page 103 .
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rings.
♦ Secure all hose connections with hose clamps. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
♦ When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

Transmission Installation Tightening Specifications. Refer to

⇒ “2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications”, page 102 .
– Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out
the ATF cooler and ATF pipes using compressed air (maxi‐
mum 10 bar (145 psi)). Refer to
⇒ “7.4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Lines, Cleaning”,
page 126 .
– Clean residue from the threaded holes in the cylinder block
using a thread tap before installing.
– When installing a replacement transmission, install the trans‐
mission support, the transmission mounting and the tunnel
crossmember on the new transmission. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount”, page 104 .
– Mount the transmission onto the -T40173- and secure it using
the tension strap -1- as illustrated.

Caution

Installing the torque converter incorrectly can cause damage

to the ATF pump drive plate.
♦ Check the installed dimension of the torque converter.
Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission;
Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque Converter; Torque Converter, Re‐
moving and Installing .

– The following preparations must be made before connecting

the engine and transmission:

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– Turn the torque converter so that hole next to the notch

-arrow- is visible in the lower cut-out in the transmission hous‐
ing as illustrated.

Note

There is only 1 notch on the circumference; rotate the torque con‐

verter as needed.

– Insert the -T40170- in the transmission housing from below

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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.
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if necessary. Refer to ⇒ page 103 .

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– Coat locking piece -1- with lubricant.

– Bring the starter -1- with the locking piece -2- into the installed

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position -4- by supporting the starter on the engine bracket
using a plastic or rubber wedge -3-.

Note

In this assembly overview pay attention, that the locking piece are
in the correct installed position with the starter, if not the starter
support bolts are difficult to install and the locking piece will no
longer have its sealing capability.

Vehicles with 4-Cylinder Engine

– Install the upper starter bolt -2- in the transmission.
– Install spacer sleeve -arrow- on the bolt -2-.
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– Position the transmission on the engine and tighten the bolts
-6 through 11-.
– Fasten the starter with the bolts -1 and 2- while doing so make
sure the locking piece fits correctly.
– Remove the -T40170- .

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– Raise the transmission and tighten the tunnel crossmember

bolts -arrows-. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount”, page 104 .
– Loosen the tensioning strap and guide the -VAG1383A- with
the -T40173- under the transmission.

Note

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- slight‐
ly in direction of -arrow- using an assembly lever -1-.

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– Turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 360° in the direc‐
tion of engine rotation.

Vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI Engine

Vehicles with 6-Cylinder TDI Engine

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Vehicles with 6-Cylinder TFSI Engine

Note

Use the -VAG1332/14- to tighten the bolts.

– Tighten the flywheel to the drive plate as follows:

– Install the first bolt -arrow-, tighten to 10 Nm, loosen and then
tighten to 2 Nm (hand-tight).
Vehicle with 4-Cylinder Engine (3 bolts)
– Turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 120° in the direc‐
tion of engine rotation.
– With the crankshaft in this position, install the bolt -arrow- and
tighten to 60 Nm.

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– Turn the crankshaft in another 120° the direction of engine
rotation and install the bolt and tighten to 60 Nm.
Vehicle with 6-Cylinder Engine (6 bolts)
– Turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 180° in the direc‐
tion of engine rotation.
– With the crankshaft in this position, install the bolt -arrow- and
tighten to 60 Nm.
– Turn the crankshaft in 60° the direction of engine rotation and
install the bolt and tighten to 60 Nm.
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– Tighten the remaining engine/transmission connecting bolts

-3 through 5-.

Note

The bolts -3 and 5- also attach the wire bracket on the transmis‐
sion.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Vehicles with a 3.0L TDI Biturbo Engine:
– Install the torque support and the crossmember. Refer to ⇒ 6-
Cylinder TDI Common Rail 3.0L 4V Engine Mechanical (Gen‐
eration II); Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount .
– Install the ATF pipes. Refer to ⇒ “7 ATF Circuit”, page 117 .
– Attach the selector lever cable to the transmission. Refer to
⇒ “1.10 Selector Lever Cable, Removing and Installing”, page
43 .

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– Attach the steering column to the steering gear. Refer to ⇒

Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Col‐
umn; Overview - Steering Column .
– Tighten the left and right drive axles on the transmission flange
shafts. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.
40 ; Drive Axle; Overview - Drive Axle .

– Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Overview - Sub‐
frame .
– Install the driveshaft right heat shield. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification”“ ,
page 102 .
– Remove the right subframe shield underneath the right drive
axle. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ;

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Subframe; Overview - Subframe
– Install the driveshaft. Refer to the repair manual. Refer to
“Rear Final Drive 0BC”: ⇒ Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE,
0BF; Rep. Gr. 39 ; Driveshaft; Overview - Driveshaft or ⇒
Rear Final Drive 0BF and 0BE - Sport Differential; Rep. Gr.
39 .
– Reconnect exhaust system making sure it is not under stress.
Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview -
Muffler .
– Install the noise insulations. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .
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and Connecting .

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the control modules due to the

excess voltage.
♦ Do not use a charger to jump start!

– Check and adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to

⇒ “1.11 Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting”, page
47 .
– Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Level, Checking”, page 110 .

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2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications

Note

♦ The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased,

oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
♦ Additional lubricant such as engine oil or transmission fluid
may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.
♦ Do not use any ungreased parts.
♦ Tightening specification tolerance ± 15%.

Other tightening specifications:

Component Nm
Bolts and nuts M6 9
M7 15
M8 20
M10 40

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M12 65
Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Specifica‐
tion”“ , page 21
Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

Note

♦ Depending on the date of manufacture, an additional drive‐

shaft heat shield -B- may be attached.
♦ The shape of the additional heat shield depends on the engine
and on the date of manufacture.
♦ Mark the installed position of the additional heat shield
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– Note the marking when installing the heat shield -B-.

– Tighten the driveshaft heat shield bolts -1, 2 and 3- to 23 Nm.

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Attaching Transmission on 4-Cylinder Engine

Item Bolt Nm
1 1) M10 x 50 2) 65
2 1), 7 M12 x 100 3) 30 + 90°
3 4), 6 M12 x 75 3) 30 + 90°
4 and 5 4) M12 x 120 3) 15 + 90°
8, 10 M10 x 75 3) 15 + 90°
9 M10 x 603) 15 + 90°
11 5) M12 x 50 3) 30 + 90°
A Alignment sleeves for centering
• 1) Also secures the starter.
• 2) Bolt class 10.9, the steel bolt may be used again unlimited
number of times.
• 3)The aluminum bolts can be used two times. Refer to
⇒ page 103 .

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• 4) With wire brackets.
• 5) installed starting from the engine side.

Attaching Transmission on 6-Cylinder Engine

Item Bolt Nm
1 M10 x 50 1) 65
2 through 6 M12 x 100 2) 30 + 90°
7 M12 x 125 2) 30 + 90°
8, 11 M10 x 60 2) 15 +90°
9 M10 x 75 2) 15 +90°
10 M10 x 95 2) 15 +90°
A Alignment sleeves for centering
• 1) Attach starter to the transmission. Bolt class 10.9, the steel
bolt may be used again unlimited number of times.
• 2)Aluminum bolts may be used two times. Refer to
⇒ page 103 .

♦ The aluminum bolts -2 through 11- may be reused twice.

Therefore, the bolts must be marked with two notches “X”
made by a chisel after they have been used the first time
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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” may not be used again.

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3 Subframe Mount
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount”, page 104
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”,
page 105
⇒ “3.3 Transmission Support with Transmission Mount, Remov‐
ing and Installing”, page 106
⇒ “3.4 Transmission Mount, Removing and Installing”,
page 106

3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount

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❑ Only remove if the trans‐

mission mount must be
separated from the
transmission support

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2 - Bolt
❑ 70 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
4 - Transmission
5 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
6 - Transmission Support
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 Transmission
Support with Transmis‐
sion Mount, Removing
and Installing”,
page 106
7 - Transmission Mount
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.4 Transmission
Mount, Removing and
Installing”, page 106
8 - Lower Stop
❑ For the transmission
mount
9 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm + 90°
❑ Always replace
❑ Only remove if the transmission mount must be separated from the transmission support
10 - Tunnel Crossmember
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page 105

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3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and

Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-
Removing
– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Remov‐
ing and Installing .

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– Vehicles with 3.0L TDI Biturbo engine: remove bolt -2-.

Note

Ignore item -1-.

– Place the - T10337-

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– Position the
with-T10337-
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– Lift the transmission slightly with the -VAG1383A- .

WARNING

There is the risk of an accident.

♦ The -VAG1383A- may only be used during assembly and
must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

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– Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

– Remove the nuts -arrows- and the tunnel crossmember.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount”, page 104 .
– Install the rear noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.

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Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

3.3 Transmission Support with Transmis‐

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sion Mount, Removing and Installing

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Removing
– Remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page
105 .
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and the transmission support with
the transmission mount from the transmission.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount”, page 104 .
– Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page
105 .

3.4 Transmission Mount, Removing and In‐

stalling
Removing
– Remove the transmission support with the transmission
mount. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 Transmission Support with Transmission Mount, Re‐
moving and Installing”, page 106 .

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– Remove the bolts -1- and remove the lower stop -2- for the
transmission mount.
– Remove the nut -4- and remove the transmission mount -5-
from the transmission support.
Installing
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount”, page 104 .
– Mount the transmission support -3- on the transmission mount
-5-.
– Tighten the nut -4- hand-tight.
– Tighten the lower stop -2- with the bolts -1-.
– Tighten the nut -4-.
– Install the transmission support and transmission mount. Re‐
fer to
⇒ “3.3 Transmission Support with Transmission Mount, Re‐
moving and Installing”, page 106 .

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4 Transmission, Transporting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hook And Support Tool - 3311-
♦ Bolt - 3311/1-
♦ Shop Crane - VAS6100-
Procedure
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Caution

Transmission components could be damaged if they are not

set down correctly.
♦ Do not set the transmission on the ATF pan.

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WARNING

An accident could result if the transmission is not secured cor‐

rectly.
♦ Exchange the bolt on the -3311- for a new, longer
-3311/1- .
♦ This is the only way the transmission can be properly se‐
cured.

– Secure the transmission on the -3311- (use new longer

-3311/1- ).
– The transmission can be lifted and transported with the -
VAS6100- .

Note

Ignore the -VW309- .

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5 Securing on Engine and Transmis‐

sion Holder
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Holding Plate - VW309-
♦ Hook And Support Tool - 3311- with Bolt - 3311/1-
♦ Engine And Transmission Holder - VAS6095-
Procedure
• Hold the transmission with the -VAS6100- . Refer to
⇒ “4 Transmission, Transporting”, page 108 .
– Attach the -VW309A- to the -3311- .
– Place the transmission using the -VAS6100- in the -
VAS6095- .

Note

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The vents for the transmission housing and final drive must be
closed before turning a filled transmission with ATF pan upward
on the engine/transmission holder.

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6 Automatic Transmission Fluid

⇒ “6.1 Overview - Transmission Drain and Inspection Plug”, page
110
⇒ “6.2 ATF Level, Checking”, page 110
⇒ “6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 114

6.1 Overview - Transmission Drain and Inspection Plug

1 - ATF Drain Plug

❑ 12 Nm
❑ Always replace
2 - Oil Drain Plug
❑ Tightening specification
-Item 4-
⇒ Item 4 (page 150) .
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the transfer

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case
3 - Sealing Plug
❑ Tightening specification
-Item 1-
⇒ Item 1 (page 150) .
❑ For the hole for check‐
ing and filling
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the transfer
case
4 - ATF Plug
❑ 30 Nm
❑ Always replace
❑ For the hole for check‐
ing and filling
❑ For the ATF in the trans‐
mission
5 - Sealing Plug
❑ Tightening specification
-Item 2-
⇒ Item 2 (page 150) .
❑ For the hole for check‐
ing and filling
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the front final drive
6 - Oil Drain Plug
❑ Tightening specification -Item 3- ⇒ Item 3 (page 150) .
❑ For the transmission fluid inside the front final drive

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♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-

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♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-

♦ Oil Filler - Jointed Hose - VAS6262A-
♦ Original 1 liter container
♦ Protective eyewear
Test Conditions
• The transmission must not be in the emergency running
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• The selector level is in “P”.
• The parking brake button should be activated to close the
electro-mechanical parking brake.
• Exhaust hose/hoses of an exhaust extraction system connec‐
ted.
• The Air Conditioning (A/C) and the heater are off.
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.
• The ATF temperature must not be higher than 30 °C (86 °F)

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at the beginning of the test. If the temperature is higher, let the
transmission cool down first.

Note

♦ ATF temperature is read on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

♦ The ATF level will vary depending on the temperature of the
ATF.
♦ It is possible to overfill the ATF if the level is checked when the
temperature is too low.
♦ It is possible to underfill the ATF if the level is checked when
the temperature is too high.
♦ Overfilling or underfilling will influence the function of the trans‐
mission.

Procedure
– Select the following menu entries on the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester in the Guided Functions :
♦ 02-Transmission Electronics 0BK I J217
♦ 02-Read Measured Value
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ue from the list on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

– Check the ATF temperature.
ATF Level, Checking and Correcting
• Tightening specification. Refer to
⇒ “6.1 Overview - Transmission Drain and Inspection Plug”,
page 110 .

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Note

♦ The ATF level is checked at the ATF check and fill hole.
♦ The ATF level is correct if a small amount of fluid drips out of
the inspection and fill opening (this is normal as the fluid ex‐
pands as it heats up) at an ATF temperature between 35 ° to
45 °C (95 ° to 113 °F) (for hot countries 50 °C (122 °F)).
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Only use the ATF available as a replacement part for the
automatic transmission 0BK.
♦ Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission
failure.
♦ For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

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♦ The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF
any other fluids.

– Secure the oil container and the -VAS6262A- as high as pos‐

sible on the vehicle. For the correct ATF specification. Refer
to the Parts Catalog.

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no
ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after signif‐
icant ATF loss.
♦ In this case, pre-filling is necessary. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 114 .

– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐

rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Remov‐
ing and Installing .
– Start the engine with the selector lever in “P”.
– While pressing the brake pedal and with the vehicle idling, shift
through all the selector lever positions (“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”, “S”
or “D/S”) leaving each position engaged for at least 10 sec‐
onds.
– Move the selector lever into “P”.
– Run the engine at idle.
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

WARNING

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– When the ATF reaches 35 °C (95 °F), remove the plug

-arrow A- and drain any excess ATF.
• If the ATF starts to leak out of the ATF check and fill hole
-arrow A- before it reaches 40 °C (104 °F), then the ATF level
is OK.

Note

The ATF check and fill hole must be sealed off again before the
ATF reaches 45 °C (113 °F) (50 °C (122 °F) for hot climate coun‐
tries).

– Tighten new sealing plug for the ATF check and fill hole. The
ATF level test is now complete.
– Install the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise
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• If no ATF leaks out of the ATF checkwith
and fill tohole
respect -arrow A-
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before the ATF reaches 40 °C (104 °F):

ATF, Filling

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Note

The ATF inspection plug must be installed again before the ATF
reaches 45 °C (113 °F) (50 °C (122 °F) for countries with hot cli‐
mates). Let the transmission cool down and check again.

– Install the -VAS6262A- into the ATF check and fill hole
-arrow-.
– Fill the ATF using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out
of the check and fill hole.

Note

Too little or too much ATF will impair the transmission.

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– Tighten new sealing plug for the ATF check and fill hole
-Arrow A-. The ATF level test is now complete.
– Install the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling

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♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-

♦ Oil Filler - Jointed Hose - VAS6262A-

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♦ Original 1 liter container
♦ Protective eyewear
Procedure
• The engine is off.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• The selector level is in “P”.
• The parking brake button should be activated to close the
electro-mechanical parking brake.
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “6.1 Overview - Transmission Drain and Inspection Plug”,
page 110 .
– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Remov‐
ing and Installing .

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– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

– Remove the ATF drain plug -arrow B- and drain the ATF.

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the trans‐
mission.

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♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow B-.

Fill Transmission with ATF

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Only use the ATF available as a replacement part for the
automatic transmission 0BK.
♦ Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission
failure.
♦ For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
♦ The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF
any other fluids.

– Secure the oil container and the -VAS6262A- as high as pos‐

sible on the vehicle. For the correct ATF specification. Refer
to the Parts Catalog.

– Tighten the new plug -arrow A-.

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– Install the -VAS6262A- into the ATF check and fill hole
-arrow-.
– Fill the ATF using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out
of the check and fill hole.
– Move the selector lever into “P”.
– Start the engine, wait 20 seconds and then turn it off.
– Fill the ATF again until it starts to leak out of the hole.
– Start the engine.
– Fill the ATF again using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak
out of the check and fill hole.
– Tighten the old plug for the ATF check and fill hole.
– While pressing the brake pedal and with the vehicle idling, shift
through all the selector lever positions (“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”, “S”
or “D/S”) leaving each position engaged for at least 3 seconds.
– Move the selector lever into “P”.
– Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Level, Checking”, page 110 .

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Note

Observe all notes and test requirements for “Checking ATF level
and correcting”.

– Install the rear noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.

Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

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7 ATF Circuit
⇒ “7.1 Overview - ATF Circuit”, page 117
⇒ “7.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with 3.0L
TDI Biturbo Engine”, page 122
⇒ “7.3 ATF Filter, Removing and Installing”, page 125
⇒ “7.4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Lines, Cleaning”,
page 126
⇒ “7.5 ATF Pipes, Removing and Installing”, page 127

7.1 Overview - ATF Circuit

⇒ “7.1.1 Vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI Engine”, page 117
⇒ “7.1.2 Vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine”, page 119

Note

♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐

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fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .
♦ Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .
♦ Check ATF level after replacing ATF pipes. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Level, Checking”, page 110 .

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Remove all the plugs on the ATF pipes and on the trans‐
mission that were installed during removal.
♦ The ATF cooling function will not work and the transmis‐
sion will be damaged if the plugs are forgotten.

7.1.1 Vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI Engine

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1 - ATF Cooler
❑ Integrated in the coolant
cooler
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical, Fuel Injec‐
tion and Ignition; Rep.
Gr. 19 ; Radiator/Cool‐
ant Fan; Radiator, Re‐
moving and Installing .
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❑ For attaching the ATF
line to the engine
3 - ATF Line, Return
❑ From the ATF cooler to
the transmission
❑ Before removal, mark
the ATF lines in relation
to each other so they are

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not switched.
4 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
5 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
6 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
❑ First insert the ATF lines
with new O-rings by
hand as far as the stop
7 - ATF Line, Supply
❑ From the transmission to the ATF cooler
❑ Before removal, mark the ATF lines in relation to each other so they are not switched.
8 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
❑ First insert the ATF lines with new O-rings by hand as far as the stop
9 - Nut on the ATF Line
❑ 29 Nm
❑ The ATF lines are secured to each other
10 - ATF Line, Supply
❑ From the transmission to the ATF cooler
❑ Before removal, mark the ATF lines in relation to each other so they are not switched.
11 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
❑ Coat with ATF before installing
12 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
❑ Coat with ATF before installing

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13 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
❑ First insert the ATF lines with new O-rings by hand as far as the stop
❑ The retaining tab on the lower ATF line must lie on the transmission threads
❑ The retaining tab on the upper ATF line must lie on the lower one.
14 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
❑ For attaching the ATF line to the engine
15 - ATF Line, Return
❑ From the ATF cooler to the transmission
❑ Before removal, mark the ATF lines in relation to each other so they are not switched.

7.1.2 Vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine

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❑ The ATF cooler is inte‐

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grated in the radiator
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical, Fuel Injec‐
tion and Ignition; Rep.
Gr. 19 ; Radiator/Cool‐
ant Fan; Radiator, Re‐
moving and Installing .
2 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
3 - ATF Line, Return
❑ From the ATF cooler to
the transmission
❑ Before removal, mark
the ATF lines in relation
to each other so they are
not switched.
4 - O-ring
❑ Always replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
5 - ATF Line, Supply
❑ From the transmission
to the ATF cooler
❑ Before removal, mark
the ATF lines in relation
to each other so they are
not switched.
6 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
❑ First insert the ATF lines with new O-rings by hand as far as the stop
7 - ATF Line, Supply
❑ Nuts on lines, 29 Nm
❑ From the transmission to the ATF cooler

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❑ Before removal, mark the ATF lines in relation to each other so they are not switched.
❑ The ATF lines are secured to each other
8 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
9 - Bracket
10 - ATF Line, Return
❑ Nuts on lines, 29 Nm
❑ From the ATF cooler to the transmission
❑ Before removal, mark the ATF lines in relation to each other so they are not switched.
❑ The ATF lines are secured to each other
11 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
❑ First insert the ATF lines with new O-rings by hand as far as the stop
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12 - O-rings

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❑ Always replace
❑ Coat with ATF before installing

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7.1.3 Vehicles with a 3.0L TDI Biturbo Engine

1 - Clip
2 - O-ring
❑ Replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
3 - ATF Cooler
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 122 .
4 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
5 - O-ring
❑ Replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
6 - Clip

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7 - O-ring
❑ Replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
8 - ATF Line
❑ Removing and Installing
⇒ page 129 .
❑ ⇒ “7.4 Automatic Trans‐
mission Fluid Lines,
Cleaning”, page 126
❑ Install all the way by
hand with new O-rings.
9 - Bolt
❑ first insert the ATF lines
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❑ The retaining tab on the upper ATF line must touch the lower one.
❑ 20 Nm
10 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
11 - O-ring
❑ Replace
❑ Coat with ATF before installing
12 - ATF Line
❑ Removing and Installing ⇒ page 129 .
❑ ⇒ “7.4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Lines, Cleaning”, page 126
❑ Install all the way by hand with new O-rings.
13 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm

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7.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing,

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Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm - 3094-

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Removing
– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .

Caution

The suspension components could be damaged.

♦ Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are
not installed correctly.

– Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit -

SMN372500- under the transmission.

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– Remove the clamps -1- and -4- and disconnect the ATF lines.

Note

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the es‐
caping coolant.

– Loosen the clamps -2- and -3- and then seal off and remove
the coolant hoses Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094- .
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF cooler.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time pay attention
to the following:
– Install the ATF lines all the way and then the clips -1- and
-4-.

– Loosen all three bolts from the ATF lines -arrows-, but do not

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remove.

Caution

The ATF cooler can be damaged my ATF lines installed under

stress.
♦ By loosening the bolts tension is created in the ATF lines.

– Re-tighten the bolts -arrows- to the tightening specification.

• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “7 ATF Circuit”, page 117 .

Note

Replace the O-rings.

– Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Overview - Sub‐
frame .
– Check
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– Push the ATF line -1- all the way on the ATF supports until the
catches are released and the clip is released.
– Remove the ATF line.

– Loosen the clamps -2- and -3- and then seal off and remove

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF cooler.

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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time pay attention
to the following:
– Lightly coat the ATF supports with ATF.
– Insert the ATF line -1- all the way on the ATF supports until
the catches are released.
– In this position push down the quick-release coupling clip.

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– Loosen all three bolts -arrows-, but do not remove.

Caution

The ATF cooler can be damaged my ATF lines installed under

stress.
♦ By loosening the bolts tension is created in the ATF lines.

– Re-tighten the bolts -arrows- to the

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with respect
⇒ “7 ATF Circuit”, page 117 .

Note

Replace the O-rings.

– Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Overview - Sub‐
frame .

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– Check the ATF level. Refer to ⇒ page 110 .

7.3 ATF Filter, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
Removing

Note

♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐

fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .

– Remove the ATF oil pan. Refer to

⇒ “1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing”,
page 140 .
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.
– Carefully pull the ATF filter downward and off the Mechatronic.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Mount the O-ring -2- on the ATF filter -1-.

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– Clean both magnets -arrows-. Make sure the magnets com‐

pletely contact the depressions in the ATF filter.

– Mount the ATF filter on the Mechatronic.

♦ The collar -1- on the ATF filter must be installed all the way
into the opening -2- in the Mechatronic.
♦ The mount -4- on the back must fit into the bolt -3- on the Me‐
chatronic.
– Install the ATF pan. Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing”,

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page 140 .
– Fill the ATF. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 114 .

7.4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Lines,

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Hose diameter approximately 18 mm
♦ Compressed air gun, commercially available
♦ Protective eyewear
Procedure

Note

Adhere to guidelines for clean working conditions when working

on the automatic transmission. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .

– Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out

the ATF cooler and ATF pipes using compressed air (maxi‐
mum 10 bar (145 psi)).
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

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Note

If extremely dirty ATF flows out when cleaning using compressed

air, flush the ATF cooler and lines using clean ATF.

7.5 ATF Pipes, Removing and Installing

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TFSI Engine”, page 128

7.5.1 ATF Pipes, Removing and Installing,

Vehicles with 2.0L TFSI Engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-

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Removing
– Remove the noise insulations -1 and 2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re‐
moving and Installing .

– Place the -VAG1782- under the corresponding separating

points on the ATF pipes.

Note

Before removal, mark the ATF pipes in relation to each other so

they are not switched.

– Disconnect the ATF return pipe -1- and the ATF supply pipe
-2-.
– Remove the bolts -arrows- from the ATF pipes on the engine.

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Note

Place the -VAG1782- or a Catch Tray under the transmission to

catch any leaking ATF.

– Remove the clip -A- holding the Mechatronic wiring harness

from the ATF pipe -B-.
– Remove the bolt -arrow-. Then pull the ATF pipes -B and C-
off the transmission and tie them up.
– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .
– Remove the ATF pipes.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Overview - ATF Circuit”, page 117 .

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Note

Replace the O-rings.

– Check the ATF level. Refer to

⇒ “6.2 ATF Level, Checking”, page 110 .
– Install the noise insulations. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

7.5.2 ATF Pipes, Removing and Installing,

Vehicles with 3.0L TFSI Engine
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Special tools and workshop

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♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-

♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-

Note

The ATF pipes can only be removed and installed when the trans‐
mission is removed.

Removing
• Transmission removed. Refer to
⇒ “2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with 3.0L TFSI
Engine”, page 71 .
– Place the -VAG1782- under the separating point.

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– Remove the union nuts -arrows-.

– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .
– Remove the ATF pipe.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening specifications:
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Overview - ATF Circuit”, page 117 .

Note

Replace the O-rings.

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

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♦ When disassembling, remove all the plugs, which were
taken from the -VAS6122- , on the ATF pipes and on the
transmission.
♦ The ATF cooling function will not work and the transmis‐
sion will be damaged if the plugs are forgotten.

– First insert the ATF pipes into the transmission and radiator by
hand as far as the stop and then bolt them on.
– Check and adjust the ATF level after installing the transmis‐
sion. Refer to ⇒ “6.2 ATF Level, Checking”, page 110 .

7.5.3 ATF Lines, Removing and Installing, Ve‐

hicles withpermitted
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♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-

♦ Hose diameter approximately 18 mm

♦ Compressed air gun, commercially available
♦ Protective eyewear
Removing and installing
– Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit -
SMN372500- under the transmission.

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– Remove the clamps -1- and -4- and disconnect the ATF lines.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and the ATF lines.

– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
Engine Bung Set - VAS6122- .

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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time pay attention
to the following:

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Remove all the plugs on the ATF lines and on the trans‐
mission that were installed during removal.
♦ The ATF cooling function will not work and the transmis‐
sion will be damaged if the plugs are forgotten.

– Install the ATF lines all the way and then the clips -1- and
-4-.

– Re-tighten the bolts -arrows- to the tightening specification.

• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Overview - ATF Circuit”, page 117 .

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– Check the ATF level. Refer to ⇒ page 110 .

Vehicles from MY 2014

– Push the ATF line -1- all the way on the ATF supports until the
catches are released and the clip is released.
– Remove the ATF lines.
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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and the ATF lines.

– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
Engine Bung Set - VAS6122- .
– Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
Engine Bung Set - VAS6122- .

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time pay attention
to the following:

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

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♦ Remove all the plugs on the ATF lines and on the trans‐
mission that were installed during removal.
♦ The ATF cooling function will not work and the transmis‐
sion will be damaged if the plugs are forgotten.

– Lightly coat the ATF supports with ATF.

– Insert the ATF line -1- all the way on the ATF supports until
the catches are released.
– In this position push down the quick-release coupling clip.

– Re-tighten the bolts -arrows- to the tightening specification.

• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Overview - ATF Circuit”, page 117 .
– Check the ATF level. Refer to ⇒ page 110 .

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8 Special Tools

Special tools and workshop

equipment required

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♦ Engine Support Bridge - 10-222A-

♦ Pry lever - 80-200-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-
♦ Counterhold - Vibration Damper - T10355-

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♦ Pry lever - 80-200-

♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Counterhold - Vibration Damper - T10355-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-

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♦ Pry lever - 80-200-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Protected
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♦ Crankshaft Socket - T40058-

♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-

♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-

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♦ Socket And Key - T40031-

♦ Clutch Module Transportation Lock - T40170-

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♦ Locking Button Removal Tool - T40203-

♦ Crankshaft Turning Tool - T40257- for vehicles with 6-cylinder

TDI engine

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♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263- for vehicles with 6-cylinder TDI en‐

gine

♦ Adapter - T40314- for vehicles with 6-cylinder TDI engine

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♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAG1275A-

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♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -

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VAG1332/14-

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♦ Engine And Transmission Holder - VAS6095-

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♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-

♦ Holding Plate - VW309-

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♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-

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♦ Hook And Support Tool - 3311-

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♦ Bolt - 3311/1-

♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-

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1 ATF System
⇒ “1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing”,
page 140
For All Additional Procedures for the ATF System, Refer to ⇒
Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; ATF
System .

1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and

Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Oil Sump Assembly Pin - T40199-

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♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

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♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-

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Removing

Note

♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions when working on au‐

tomatic transmissions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .

– Remove the noise insulations -1- and -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body

Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re‐
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– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,

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Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .

Caution

Risk of damaging the suspension components.

♦ Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are
not installed correctly.

– Mount the -T10337- on the -VAS6931- and attach it under the

transmission.
– Raise the transmission slightly.

WARNING

There is the risk of an accident.

♦ The -VAS6931- may only be used during assembly and
must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

– Remove the transmission support with the rear transmission

mount. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 Transmission Support with Transmission Mount, Re‐
moving and Installing”, page 106 .
– Drain the ATF -arrow-. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 114 .

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– Remove the bolts from the ATF pan in the sequence

-12 through 1-.
– Remove the ATF oil pan.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Note

Replaced
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ATF pan is removed. Refer to ⇒ page 125 . Otherwise the ATF
strainer must be replaced only if it is damaged.

– Clean both magnets -arrows-. Make sure the magnets com‐

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pletely contact the depressions in the ATF filter.
– Clean the sealing surface from all sealant residue.

– Make sure the ATF filter is mounted correctly on the Mecha‐

tronic otherwise it will not be possible to mount the ATF pan
so that it contacts the surface completely.
♦ The collar -1- on the ATF filter must be installed all the way
into the opening -2- in the Mechatronic.
♦ The mount -4- on the back must fit into the bolt -3- on the Me‐
chatronic.

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– Tighten the three -T40199- hand-tight as illustrated.

– Mount the ATF pan with the new gasket on the transmission
over the -T40199- .

– Install the bolts -1 and 2- by hand until the bolt heads make
contact.
– Remove the Oil Sump Assembly Pin - T40199- , position the
bolts and tighten in the specified tightening sequence. Refer
to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr.
38 ; ATF System; Overview - ATF System .
– Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Overview - Sub‐

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frame .
– Install the transmission mount. Refer to
⇒ “3.4 Transmission Mount, Removing and Installing”,
page 106 .
– Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page
105 .
– Fill the ATF. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 114 .
– Install the noise insulations. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

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2 Mechatronic
For All Procedures on the Mechatronic, Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-
Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; Mechatronic .

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3 Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Puller - Sealing Sleeve - T10271-

♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-

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♦ Oil Sump Assembly Pin - T40199-

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♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

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39 – Final Drive, Differential

1 Final Drive
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Final Drive”, page 146
⇒ “1.2 Front Final Drive Cover O-ring, Removing and Installing”,
page 148

1.1 Overview - Final Drive

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♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐

fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .

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1 - Right Flange Shaft
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange
Shaft, Removing and In‐
stalling”, page 173
2 - Circlip
❑ Always replace
3 - Shaft Seal
❑ For the right flange shaft
❑ Replace. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Right Seal, Re‐
place”, page 170
4 - Sealing Plug
❑ For the hole for check‐
ing and filling
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the front final
drive
❑ Tightening specification
-Item 2-
⇒ Item 2 (page 150) .
5 - Cover
❑ For the front final drive
❑ Pay attention to the
alignment sleeves
6 - Shim
❑ Behind the taper roller
bearing outer race
7 - Taper Roller Bearing Outer
Race
8 - O-ring
❑ On the front final drive cover
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Front Final Drive Cover O-ring, Removing and Installing”, page 148

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9 - Differential
10 - Transmission
11 - Shaft Seal
❑ For the transmission shift lever
❑ Replace. Refer to ⇒ “1.13 Selector Shaft Seal, Replace”, page 52
12 - Selector Lever
❑ Replace. Refer to ⇒ “1.13 Selector Shaft Seal, Replace”, page 52 .
13 - Spring Pin
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.13 Selector
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❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”, page 172
15 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm + 60°
❑ Always replace
16 - Gear Carrier
❑ Use the circlip to attach together with the mount -Item 17- ⇒ Item 17 (page 147) -Item 18-

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⇒ Item 18 (page 147) to the left flange shaft.
❑ Is identified together as the left flange shaft mounting bracket.
17 - Bearings
❑ For the left flange shaft
18 - Circlip
❑ For left flange shaft mount
19 - Torque Converter
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque
Converter; Torque Converter, Removing and Installing
20 - Shaft Seal
❑ For the torque converter
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque
Converter; Torque Converter Seal, Removing and Installing
21 - Shaft Seal
❑ For the left flange shaft
❑ Between the final drive and the transmission housing
❑ Replace. Refer to ⇒ “3.1 Left Seal, Replace”, page 167
22 - Shim
❑ Behind the taper roller bearing outer race
23 - Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
24 - Bolt
❑ Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications and Sequence”“ , page 148 .
❑ Quantity: 11

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Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications and Sequence

– Tighten the bolts in two steps in the sequence shown.
Step Bolts Tightening Specifications
1. -1- and -6- 3 Nm
2. -1 to 11- 27 Nm

1.2 Front Final Drive Cover O-ring, Remov‐

ing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
Procedure

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Note

♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐

fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .

– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

– Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 173 .
– Remove the bolts from the front final drive cover in the follow‐
ing sequence: -11 to 1-.
– Remove the front final drive cover together with the tapered
roller bearing outer race and the adjustment shim.

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The shim must be the correct size and must not be replaced by a
shim with a different thickness.

– Replace the O-ring -arrow-.

– Insert the differential into the transmission housing.
If the tapered roller bearing outer race and the shim have fallen
out of the front final drive cover:
– Lubricate the shim and tapered roller bearing outer race with
gear oil and insert them into the front final drive cover as far
as the stop.

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– Tighten the front final drive cover bolts. Refer to

⇒ Fig. ““Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications
and Sequence”“ , page 148 .
– Install the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 173 .
– Add axle oil to the transmission after repair. Refer to
⇒ “2 Gear Oil”, page 150 .

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2 Gear Oil
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”, page
150
⇒ “2.2 Separate or Combined Oil Systems, Differentiation”, page
151
⇒ “2.3 Gear Oil, Checking Level”, page 151
⇒ “2.4 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 158

2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil

1 - Sealing Plug
❑ 27 Nm
❑ Always replace
❑ For the hole for check‐
ing and filling
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the transfer

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case
2 - Sealing Plug
❑ 27 Nm
❑ Always replace
❑ For the hole for check‐
ing and filling
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the front final
drive
3 - Oil Drain Plug
❑ 10 Nm
❑ Always replace
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the front final
drive
4 - Oil Drain Plug
❑ 12 Nm
❑ Always replace
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the transfer
case

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2.2 Separate or Combined Oil Systems, Dif‐

ferentiation
Transmission with Combined Oil System
♦ The oil chambers inside the front final drive -3- and inside the
transfer case -1- are consolidated via the protective pipe -2-.
♦ The side shaft runs in gear oil in the protective pipe.
Transmission with Separated Oil System
♦ The protective pipe -2- is free of oil, the transfer case -1- and
the front final drive -3- as sealed with a shaft seal to side shaft.

2.3 Gear Oil, Checking Level

⇒ “2.3.1 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Front Final Drive, Transmis‐
sion with Separated Oil System”, page 151

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⇒ “2.3.2 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Transfer Case, Transmission
with Separated Oil System”, page 154
⇒ “2.3.3 ATF Level, Checking, Transmission with Combined Oil
System”, page 156

2.3.1 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Front Final

Drive, Transmission with Separated Oil
System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAS6622-
♦ Protective eyewear

Caution

♦ Risk of damaging transfer case and the front axle differ‐

ential through incorrect oil level.
♦ Depending on the version there are transmissions with
separate or combined oil systems.
♦ For vehicles with combined oil systems the steps for it
must be followed, because the oil level from the transfer
case and the front axle differential are dependent on one
another.

Procedure
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20
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• The engine must be switched off when working.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• Transmission in “P”.
• The parking brake button should be activated to close the
electro-mechanical parking brake.

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• Tightening specification. Refer to

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
page 150 .

Note

♦ General repair instructions. Refer to

⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .
♦ Pay attention to clean working conditions for the transmission.
Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ Always maintain the specified transmission fluid level. The
transmission is very sensitive to overfilling.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.

– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐

rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Remov‐
ing and Installing .

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right heat shield
-1-.

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– Audi RS6: Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then press the
coolant pipe on the right to the side.

WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

– Place the -VAS6617- under the transmission.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the front final drive.

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• Specified value: the oil level is correct when the front final drive
is filled to the lower edge of the filler hole.

Note

After repair or oil change, fill the transmission with approximately

0.9 liters of gear oil and wait at least five minutes, so that the
internal oil level between the differential and oil fill space can
equalize. Then check the fuel level.

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hand tight.
– Install the -VAS6617- and fill the required gear oil. For the cor‐
rect gear oil specification. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Remove the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any
extra oil drain out.

– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the front final drive.
– Install the subframe heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Overview - Sub‐
frame .
– Audi RS6: Install the coolant pipe on the right side of trans‐
mission. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 19 ; Coolant Pipes .

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2.3.2 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Transfer

Case, Transmission with Separated Oil
System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAS6622-
♦ Protective eyewear

Caution

♦ Risk of damaging transfer case and the front axle differ‐

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respect to the correctness
separate or combined oil systems.
♦ For vehicles with combined oil systems the steps for it
must be followed, because the oil level from the transfer
case and the front axle differential are dependent on one

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another.

Procedure
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• The engine must be switched off when working.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• The transmission must be still for at least 15 minutes to make
sure the oil settles internally.
• Transmission in “P”.
• The parking brake button should be activated to close the
electro-mechanical parking brake.
• Tightening specification. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
page 150 .

Note

♦ General repair instructions. Refer to

⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .
♦ Pay attention to clean working conditions for the transmission.
Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

– Place the -VAS6617- under the transmission.

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WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

Note

Place a cloth over the tunnel crossmember to prevent axle oil from
getting into the cast pockets on the top.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the center differential

housing.
• Specified value: The level is correct when the transmission
fluid comes up to the bottom edge of oil filler hole.

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If the level does not reach the bottom of the oil fill hole:
– Install the -VAS6617/6- with the -VAS6617/2- in the check and
fill hole in the transfer case.

Note

After repair or oil change, fill the transfer case with approximately
0.8 liters of gear oil and wait at least five minutes, so that the
internal oil level between the center differential and oil fill space
can equalize. Then check the fuel level.

– Install the -VAS6617- and fill the transfer case with required
gear oil. For the correct gear oil specification. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.
– Remove the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any
extra oil drain out.
• Specified value: The oil level is correct when the transfer case
is filled up to bottom edge of oil filler hole. Fill the gear oil once
more if necessary.

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– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the center differential
housing.
– Remove the cloth from the tunnel crossmember.

2.3.3 ATF Level, Checking, Transmission with

Combined Oil System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAS6622-

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♦ Protective eyewear

Caution

♦ Risk of damaging transfer case and the front axle differ‐

ential through incorrect oil level.
♦ Depending on the version there are transmissions with
separate or combined oil systems.
♦ For vehicles with combined oil systems the steps for it
must be followed, because the oil level from the transfer
case and the front axle differential are dependent on one
another.

Procedure
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• The engine must be switched off when working.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• The transmission must be still for at least 15 minutes to make
sure the oil settles internally.
• Transmission in “P”.
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electro-mechanical parking brake.
• Tightening specification. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
page 150 .

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Note

♦ General repair instructions. Refer to

⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .
♦ Pay attention to clean working conditions for the transmission.
Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

– Place the -VAS6617- under the transmission.

WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

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Note

Place a cloth over the tunnel crossmember to prevent axle oil from
getting into the cast pockets on the top.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the front final drive.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the center differential

housing.
• Specified value: The fluid level is correct, when the front final
drive and the rear transfer case if filled up to the lower edge of
the filler hole.
If the level does not reach the bottom of the oil fill hole:

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– Screw in the -VAS6617/6- with -VAS6617/2- in the transfer

case inspection hole -arrow A- by hand and fill until the lower
edge of the filling opening with gear oil. Do not close the in‐
spection hole yet! For the correct gear oil. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.

– Install the -VAS6617/6- with -VAS6617/2- in the front final

drive inspection hole hand tight and fill until the lower edge of
the filling opening with gear oil.
– Then fill the front with approximately 1 liter axle oil.
– Wait the equivalent time, until axle oil flows out of the rear
transfer case inspection hole.
– Immediately after oil flows out, close the rear transfer case

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inspection hole.

Note

Through overfilling the transmission fluid flows between the inner

oil level from the front final drive to the rear transfer case.

– Remove the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any

extra gear oil on the front final drive drain out.
– Tighten both inspection plugs.

2.4 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling

⇒ “2.4.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive, Trans‐
mission with Separated Oil System”, page 158
⇒ “2.4.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transfer Case, Transmis‐
sion with Separated Oil System”, page 161
⇒ “2.4.3 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transmission with Com‐
bined Oil System”, page 163
Note the different oil systems. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Oil Distribution”, page 10 .

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2.4.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Fi‐

nal Drive, Transmission with Separated
Oil System
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-

♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6622-
♦ Protective eyewear
Draining
• The engine is off.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
page 150 .

Note

♦ General repair instructions. Refer to

⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .

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♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐
fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

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– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow B- from the front final drive and
drain the transmission fluid.

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Do not start the engine if there is no transmission oil in the
front final drive.

– Install the new drain plug -arrow B-.

Filling

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• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

WARNING
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Danger of eye injury.

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♦ Wear protective eyewear.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the front final drive.

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– Install the -VAS6617/6- with -VAS6617/2- in the transmission

hand tight.
– Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the front final drive with ap‐
proximately 0.9 liters of gear oil.
• Gear oil specification. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.

Note

A filling time of at least five minutes is required so that the internal

oil level between the differential and oil fill space can equalize.

– Remove the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any

extra oil drain out.
• Specified value: The oil level is correct when the front final
drive is filled up to bottom edge of oil filler hole. Fill the gear
oil once more if necessary.

– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the front final drive.

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Note

It is not necessary to check the oil level again at this stage.

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2.4.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transfer

Case, Transmission with Separated Oil
System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Protective eyewear
Draining
• The engine is off.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• Tightening specifications. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
page 150 .

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Note

♦ General repair instructions. Refer to

⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .
♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐
fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

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– Remove the drain plug -arrow B- and drain the transmission
fluid.

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the transfer
case.

– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow B-.

Filling and Adjusting
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the center differential

housing.

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– Install the -VAS6617/6- with the -VAS6617/2- in the check and

fill hole in the transfer case.
– Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the front final drive with ap‐
proximately 0.8 liters of gear oil.
• Gear oil specification. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.

Note

♦ The inside of the transfer case is divided into several oil cham‐
bers. The chambers must be filled equally.
♦ A filling time of at least 5 minutes is required so that the internal
oil level between the center differential and oil fill space can
equalize.

– Remove the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any

extra oil drain out.
• Specified value: The oil level is correct when the transfer case
is filled up to bottom edge of oil fill hole. Fill the gear oil once

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more if necessary.

– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the center differential
housing.

Note

It is not necessary to check the oil level again at this stage.

2.4.3 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transmis‐

sion with Combined Oil System
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♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAS6622-

♦ Protective eyewear
Draining
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• The engine must be switched off when working.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• The transmission must be still for at least 15 minutes to make
sure the oil settles internally.
• Transmission in “P”.
• The parking brake button should be activated to close the
electro-mechanical parking brake.

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• Tightening specification. Refer to

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
page 150 .

Note

♦ General repair instructions. Refer to

⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .
♦ Pay attention to clean working conditions for the transmission.
Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

– Place the -VAS6617- under the transmission.

WARNING

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Danger of eye injury.
♦ Wear protective eyewear.

Note

Place a cloth over the tunnel crossmember to prevent axle oil from
getting into the cast pockets on the top.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow B- from the front final drive and
drain the transmission fluid.
– Tighten the new drain plug on the front final drive -arrow B-.

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– Tighten the new drain plug on the center differential housing

-arrow B-.
Filling and Adjusting
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

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– Remove the plug -arrow A- from the front final drive.

– Install the -VAS6617/6- with -VAS6617/2- hand-tight in the in‐

spection hole for front final drive, and fill the front final drive
with approximately 1.0 liters of gear oil.
• Gear oil specification. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.

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Note

A waiting time of at least 5 minutes is required so that the internal

oil level between the differential and oil fill space can equalize.

– Remove -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any extra

oil drain out.
– Install the old plug.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the center differential

housing.

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– Install the -VAS6617/6- with -VAS6617/2- hand-tight in the

transfer case -Arrow A- inspection hole, and fill the transfer
case with approximately 1.0 liters of gear oil.
• Gear oil specification. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.

Note

♦ The inside of the transfer case is divided into several oil cham‐
bers. The chambers must be filled equally.
♦ A waiting time of at least 5 minutes is required so that the in‐
ternal oil level between the center differential and oil fill space
can equalize.

– Remove -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any extra

oil drain out.
– Install the old plug.
– Perform a road test for 10 to 15 minutes.

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– Check the gear oil level, and fill. Refer to

⇒ “2.3.3 ATF Level, Checking, Transmission with Combined
Oil System”, page 156 .

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3 Seals
⇒ “3.1 Left Seal, Replace”, page 167
⇒ “3.2 Right Seal, Replace”, page 170

3.1 Left Seal, Replace

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Puller - Seal Lever - VW681-
♦ Seal Installer - Final Drive/Gearbox - T10139-

Note

A defective shaft seal will allow gear oil to enter the torque con‐
verter bell housing.

Procedure

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• Transmission removed and mounted to the engine/transmis‐
sion holder. Refer to
⇒ “5 Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder”,
page 109 .

Note

♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐

fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
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with
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .

Caution

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

♦ Do not place the transmission on the ATF pan.

– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

– Drain the front final drive gear oil, by opening drain plug
-arrow B-.
– Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 173 .
– Install the drain plug -arrow B- and tighten it. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
page 150 .

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– Remove the bolts from the front final drive cover in the follow‐
ing sequence: -11 to 1-.
– Remove the front final drive cover together with the tapered
roller bearing outer race and the adjustment shim.

Note

The shim must be the correct size and must not be replaced by a
shim with a different thickness.

– Remove the differential -arrow-.

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– Remove the outer race for the differential tapered roller bear‐
ing -1- and the shim -2- located behind it from the transmission
housing by hand.

Note

The shim must be the correct size and must not be replaced by a
shim with a different thickness.

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– Remove the left flange shaft. Refer to

⇒ “4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 172 .
– Remove shaft seal.

Note

The extractor lever must be positioned behind both sealing lips

on the shaft seal. Do not position at outer circumference of shaft
seal, otherwise the contact surface in transmission housing will
be damaged. Guide the release lever carefully while prying out.

– Examine shaft seal seat in transmission housing for damage;

if necessary rework.
– Coat the outer circumference and sealing lip of shaft seal with
axle oil.

Note

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Push shaft seal onto pressure piece so that the projecting sealing
lip of seal faces the tool.

– Drive on in new shaft seal as far as stop.

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– Insert the shim -2- and the outer race for the differential ta‐
pered roller bearing -1- into the transmission housing by hand
as far as the stop.

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– Replace the O-ring -arrow-.

– Insert the differential into the transmission housing.
If the tapered roller bearing outer race and the shim have fallen
out of the front final drive cover:
– Lubricate the shim and tapered roller bearing outer race with
gear oil and insert them into the front final drive cover as far
as the stop.

– Tighten the front final drive cover bolts. Refer to

⇒ Fig. ““Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications
and Sequence”“ , page 148 .
– Install the left flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 172 .
– Install the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,

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page 173 .
– Add axle oil to the transmission after repair. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 158 .

3.2 Right Seal, Replace

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-
♦ Puller - Seal Lever - VW681-
♦ Seal Installer - Flange Seal - T40189-
Procedure

Note

♦ Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission. Re‐

fer to ⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General
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– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

– Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 173 .

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– Remove the right flange shaft seal.

– Coat the outer circumference of the new shaft seal with axle
oil.
• Installed position: The open side of the shaft seal faces the
transmission.

– Push in the new shaft seal until it stops. When doing this, do
not bend the shaft seal or install it on an angle.
– Install the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 173 .
– Add axle oil to the transmission after repair. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 158 .

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4 Differential
⇒ “4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”, page 172
⇒ “4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”, page 173

4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Instal‐

ling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1-
Removing
• Secure the transmission to the -VAS6095- . Refer to
⇒ “5 Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder”,
page 109 .
– Tilt the transmission back on the engine/transmission holder
so the transmission fluid does not drain out.
– Remove the bolts -arrows- from the flange shaft mounting
bracket.

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– Remove the left flange shaft -1- from the transmission in di‐
rection of -arrow A-.

Note

Ignore -arrow B-.

– Remove the torque converter. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed

Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque Converter;
Torque Converter, Removing and Installing .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Tightening specification. Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Final Drive”, page 146 .

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– Always clean the left flange shaft and the torque converter bell
housing in the area where the differential is accessed
-arrow A- and the shaft seal -arrow B-.

Note

Replace the shaft seal between the differential and transmission

housing -arrow B- if it is damaged. Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Final Drive”, page 146 .

– Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with
Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Install the torque converter. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed
Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque Converter;
Torque Converter, Removing and Installing .

– Install the left flange shaft -1- into the transmission in direction

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of -arrow B-. When doing this, insert the flange shaft centrally
into the shaft seal on the front differential -arrow-.

Note

♦ If the flange shaft is not centered, the flange shaft splines -2-
will damage the shaft seal between the final drive and the
transmission housing.
♦ The shaft seal must be replaced if it is damaged.
♦ Ignore -arrow A-.

– Tighten the left flange shaft mounting bracket -arrows-.

– After installing the transmission, check the axle oil level in the
front final drive and adjust if necessary. Refer to
⇒ “2.3 Gear Oil, Checking Level”, page 151 .
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4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use - VW295-
♦ Puller - Flanged Shaft - T10037-

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♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-

♦ M10 nut, quantity: 2
♦ Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1-
Removing
– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Remov‐
ing and Installing .
– Remove the right front wheel.

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– Remove the right drive axle cover -1- inside the wheel housing.

– Remove bolts -arrows-, move the right heat shield -1- to the
rear.

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Note

♦ Depending on the date of manufacture, an additional drive‐

shaft heat shield -B- may be attached.
♦ The shape of the additional heat shield depends on the engine
and on the date of manufacture.
♦ Mark the installed position of the additional heat shield -A- be‐
fore removing it.

– If equipped, mark the installed position of the heat shield -B-

to the heat shield -A-.
– Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the right driv‐
eshaft heat shields.
– Remove the right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft
and move it back.

– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

– Remove the right flange shaft by attaching the -T10037- to the

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final drive cover -arrow-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Note

Replace the circlip on the right flange shaft.

– Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with protective jaws. Use the
new circlip -A- to press the previous circlip out of the flange
shaft groove.
– Check the right flange shaft seal for damage and replace if
necessary. Refer to ⇒ “3.2 Right Seal, Replace”, page 170 .
– Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with
Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Drive in the right flange shaft using the - VW295- .
– Install the right drive axle. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Overview - Drive Axle .
– Install the driveshaft heat shield. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification”“ ,
page 102 .
– Gear oil level
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5 Self-Locking Center Differential

⇒ “5.1 Center Differential, Removing and Installing”, page 176
For All Other Procedures on the Self-Locking Center Differential,
Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep.
Gr. 39 ; Self-Locking Center Differential .

5.1 Center Differential, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Transmission Support - 3282-
♦ Protective Eyewear
Removing
• The transmission is installed.

Caution

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Risk of damaging the transmission.
♦ Do not let the engine run or tow vehicle without gear oil.

Note

♦ Pay attention to the general repair information. Refer to

⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 6 .
♦ Pay attention to clean working conditions for the transmission.
Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Clean Working Conditions, Guidelines”, page 5 .

– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐

rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation Removing
and Installing .

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Note

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final
drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then
select the correct rear final drive repair manual.

– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒ Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.

39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .

Caution

Danger of damaging the transmission fluid pan.

♦ Never use the transmission fluid pan as a support for the
transmission.

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– Install the two flat mounts -1- and -2- in the -3282- .
– Place the -3282- on the -VAS6131- .
– Support the transmission at the bolting surfaces on the trans‐
mission fluid with a rubber pad -3- as illustrated.
– Lift the transmission slightly using the -VAS6131- .

WARNING

There is the risk of an accident.

♦ The Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS 6931- may only be
used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised un‐
der the vehicle.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- for the tunnel crossmember.

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– Remove the nuts -arrows- and the tunnel crossmember.

– Drain the transmission fluid from the transfer case, by loosen‐

ing the drain plug -arrow B-.
– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow B-. Refer to ⇒ page 150 .

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– Lower the transmission with the -VAS6131- just far enough
until the transmission fluid pan is not touching the crossbrace
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– Remove the bolts from the center differential housing in the

following sequence: -6 to 1-.

Caution

Transmission components could be damaged.

♦ Carefully remove the center differential housing from the
transmission toward the rear. Otherwise the center differ‐
ential could fall out of the transmission.

– Secure the self-locking center differential -1- so it does not fall

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out or remove it from the input shaft toward the rear.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Note

Replace the center differential housing O-ring.

If the center differential -1- was removed:

– Position the center differential on the input shaft splines. Ro‐
tate the center differential slightly when doing this.
– Make sure the center differential can be turned by hand.
– Install the housing with the transmission output shaft installed
and the new O-ring onto the center differential. Rotate the
housing slightly if necessary.

– Tighten the bolts for the self-locking center differential hous‐

ing. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission;
Rep. Gr. 39 ; Self-Locking Center Differential; Overview - Self-
Locking Center Differential .
– Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to ⇒ page 105 .
– Install the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒Protected
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– Install and align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to

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⇒ Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Muffler; Overview- Muffler .

– Fill gear oil in transfer case. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 158 .

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6 Transfer Case
For All Procedures on the Transfer Case, Refer to ⇒ Servicing -
8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 39 ; Transfer Case .

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7 Transmission Control
⇒ “7.1 Overview - Component Location Transmission Control”,
page 181

7.1 Overview - Component Location Trans‐

mission Control
Data Link Connector (DLC)
♦ Installed location: The DLC for the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
in inside the footwell on the driver side.

Mechatronic, Transmission Control Module - J217- , Sensor and

Pressure Regulating Valves - Part 1
♦ Installed location: The Mechatronic unit is bolted to the bottom

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of the transmission housing and is covered by the ATF pan.
The Mechatronic includes the hydraulic control, the electronic
control and sensors and actuators as a complete synchronized
unit. It contains the following:
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2- Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 7 -
N443-
3- Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 6 -
N371-
4- Transmission Output Speed Sensor - G195-
5- Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 3 -
N217-
6- Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 5 -
N233-
7- Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 2 -
N216-
8- Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 4 -
N218-
9- Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 1 -
N215-

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Mechatronic, Transmission Control Module - J217- , Sensor and

Pressure Regulating Valves - Part 2
1- Transmission Input Speed Sensor - G182-
2- Transmission Control Module - J217-
3- Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor - G93-
4- Drive Position Sensor - G676-

Note

♦ On Board Diagnostics (OBD) checks all the components

named.
♦ Only the complete “Mechatronic” unit can be replaced.

Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep.

Gr. 38 ; Mechatronic; Mechatronic, Removing and Installing .

Hydraulic Impulse Memory -A- with Accumulator Solenoid -

N485- , Present Depending on the Date of Manufacture

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Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Auto‐
matic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; ATF System; Transmission
Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump, Removing and Installing .

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Transmission Range Display - Y6-

♦ Installed location: The Transmission Range Display - Y6- is
integrated in the instrument cluster.

Note

Replace the instrument cluster if one of the transmission range

displays is faulty. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 90 ;
Instrument Cluster; Instrument Cluster - KX2- , Removing and In‐
stalling .

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Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module - J587-

♦ The Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module - J587-
-2- is clipped to the gearshift mechanism function unit
-arrows-.
Refer to
⇒ “1.7.2 Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module J587 ,
Removing and Installing”, page 32 .

Shift Lock Solenoid - N110-

♦ Installed location: The Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- -1- is clip‐
ped to the selector mechanism.
Refer to
⇒ “1.7.1 Shift Lock Solenoid N110 , Removing and Installing”,
page 30 .

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Transmission Park Selector Switch - F305-
♦ Installed location: The Transmission Park Selector Switch -
F305- , which consists of two reed contacts -1 and 2-, is
installed on the circuit board -B- on the Shift Lock Solenoid -
N110- -A-.

Note

The Transmission Park Selector Switch - F305- can only be re‐

placed together with the Shift Lock Solenoid - N110- .

Refer to
⇒ “1.7.1 Shift Lock Solenoid N110 , Removing and Installing”,
page 30 .

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Kick Down Switch

Note

A specific value from the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor -

G79- and the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 - G185- is
stored in the engine control module.

♦ Component location: accelerator pedal position sensors are

integrated inside the accelerator pedal module -arrow-.

Note

The accelerator pedal module must be replaced if the accelerator

pedal position sensor is faulty. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 20 ; Accel‐
erator Pedal Mechanism; Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors -
G79- / -G185- , Removing and Installing .

Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit - Y26-

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♦ Component location: The Selector Lever Transmission Range
Position Display Unit - Y26- -item 1- is clipped inside the center
console.
⇒ “1.9 Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit
Y26 , Removing and Installing”, page 43 .

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8 Special Tools

Special tools and workshop

equipment required

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♦ Press Plate - VW401-
♦ Press Plate - VW402-
♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW412-
♦ Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter - VW432-
♦ Bearing Installer - Carrier Bearing - 3350-
♦ Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm -
17/2-

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♦ Press Plate - VW401-

♦ Press Plate - VW402-
♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW412-
♦ Press Piece - Front Control Arm - 2040-
♦ Press Piece - 60mm - VW415A-

♦ Puller - Flanged Shaft - T10037-

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♦ Seal Installer - Final Drive/Gearbox - T10139-

♦ Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143-

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♦ Seal Installer - Output Shaft - T40239-

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAG1782-

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♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAS6622-

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♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

♦ Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use - VW295-

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♦ Puller - Seal Lever - VW681-

♦ Transmission Support - 3282-

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♦ Press Piece - Press Tube - 30-100-

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 Cautions & Warnings

Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance and
repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these WARNINGS and
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If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described
in this manual, we suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Audi retailer or other
qualified shop. We especially urge you to consult an authorized Audi retailer before beginning
repairs on any vehicle that may still be covered wholly or in part by any of the extensive
warranties issued by Audi.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) whenever you work on the fuel system
or the electrical system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an
approved fire extinguisher handy.

Audi is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and
specifications, are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this
manual are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Audi retailer parts
department for the latest information.

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Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be
necessary to reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the Audi
Factory Approved Scan Tool (ST).

Never work
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Do not support a vehicle on cinder blocks, hollow tiles
crumble under continuous load. Never work under a vehicle that is supported solely by a jack.
Never work under the vehicle while the engine is running.

For vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, be sure of the correct radio activation code
before disconnecting the battery or removing the radio. If the wrong code is entered when the
power is restored, the radio may lock up and become inoperable, even if the correct code is
used in a later attempt.

If you are going to work under a vehicle on the ground, make sure that the ground is level.
Block the wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling. Disconnect the battery negative terminal
(ground strap) to prevent others from starting the vehicle while you are under it.

Do not attempt to work on your vehicle if you do not feel well. You increase the danger of
injury to yourself and others if you are tired, upset or have taken medicine or any other
substances that may impair you or keep you from being fully alert.

Never run the engine unless the work area is well ventilated. Carbon monoxide (CO) kills.

Always observe good workshop practices. Wear goggles when you operate machine tools or
work with acid. Wear goggles, gloves and other protective clothing whenever the job requires
working with harmful substances.

Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, a scarf, loose clothing, or a necklace
when you work near machine tools or running engines. If your hair, clothing, or jewelry were to
get caught in the machinery, severe injury could result.

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Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are
designed to be used only once and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This
includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual - replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated,
and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.

Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or
under the vehicle. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an
accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil.

Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not
create dust by grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing
asbestos fibers and asbestos dust. Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as
asbestosis or cancer, and may result in death.

Finger rings should be removed so that they cannot cause electrical shorts, get caught in
running machinery, or be crushed by heavy parts.
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Catch draining fuel, oil or brake fluid in suitable containers. Do not use empty food or
beverage containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them. Store flammable
fluids away from fire hazards. Wipe up spills at once, but do not store the oily rags, which can
ignite and burn spontaneously.

Use pneumatic and electric tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. Never use these
tools to tighten fasteners, especially on light alloy parts. Always use a torque wrench to tighten
fasteners to the tightening torque listed.

Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of the battery. If escaping
hydrogen gas is ignited, it will ignite gas trapped in the cells and cause the battery to explode.

Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the crankcase, find out the
proper way to dispose of the oil. Do not pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a
stream, pond, or lake. Consult local ordinances that govern the disposal of wastes.

The air-conditioning (A/C) system is filled with a chemical refrigerant that is hazardous. The
A/C system should be serviced only by trained automotive service technicians using approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, trained in related safety precautions, and familiar
with regulations governing the discharging and disposal of automotive chemical refrigerants.

Before doing any electrical welding on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS),
disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) and the ABS control module
connector.

Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures such as open flame.
Excessive heat will increase system pressure and may cause the system to burst.

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When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM),
the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In
cases where one or more of these components is not separately fused, disconnect the control
module connector(s).

Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (SRS), that automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag
is operated by an explosive device. Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can
be accidentally activated and cause serious personal injury. To guard against personal injury
or airbag system failure, only trained Audi Service technicians should test, disassemble or
service the airbag system.

Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not
exceed 16.5 volts at the battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute
before boosting the battery a second time.

Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests of the airbag system. The system must only
be tested by trained Audi Service technicians using the Audi Factory Approved Scan Tool (ST)
or an approved equivalent. The airbag unit must never be electrically tested while it is not
installed in the vehicle.

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Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire
that may have been inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other
sources of ignition away from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times
before breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the tire from the rim before
attempting any repair.

When driving or riding in an airbag-equipped vehicle, never hold test equipment in your hands
or lap while the vehicle is in motion. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk
of injury in an accident.

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