Service

Repair Manual
Audi A4 2015 ➤
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Audi A5 2016 ➤
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8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0D5
Edition 07.2018

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, Hydraulic Controls
39 - Final Drive, Differential

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

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Contents

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

1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Transmission Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Safety Precautions during Road Test with Testing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.4 Safety Precautions when Tow Starting and Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 General Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.4 Contact Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Oil Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Overview - Drivetrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

32 - Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1 Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

37 - Controls, Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 Selector Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.3 Selector Mechanism, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4 Emergency Release from P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever Handle, Disconnecting and Assembling . . . . . . . . 24
1.7 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2 Transmission, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.1 Transmission, Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.2 Transmission, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3 Assembly Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.1 Overview - Assembly Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4 Transmission, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5 Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6 ATF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.3 ATF Lines, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7 ATF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.2 ATF Filling Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.3 ATF Level, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.4 ATF, Draining and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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38 - Gears, Hydraulic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

1 ATF System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2 Mechatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

39 - Final Drive, Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

1 Final Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
1.1 Overview - Final Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
2 Gear Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
3 Gear Oil Cooler and Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
3.1 Gear Oil Cooler, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
4 Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.1 Left Seal, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.2 Right Seal, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
5 Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
6 Self-Locking Center Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
7 Transmission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.1 Component Location Overview - Transmission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
9 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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00 – General, Technical Data

1 Identification
(Edition 07.2018)
⇒ “1.1 Transmission Identification”, page 1

1.1 Transmission Identification

Location of Codes on the Transmission
♦ The transmission code is located on the type label under the
transmission. Type label component location -arrow-.

Transmission Code and Transmission Serial Number

Example:
1- Transmission Serial Number
2- Parts List Number
3- Manufacturer Transmission Code: 8HP-55
4- Example of a transmission code: MXV
♦ The transmission codes are also on the vehicle data labels.

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2 Safety Precautions
⇒ “2.1 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicle”, page 2
⇒ “2.2 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/
Stop System”, page 2
⇒ “2.3 Safety Precautions during Road Test with Testing Equip‐
ment”, page 2
⇒ “2.4 Safety Precautions when Tow Starting and Towing”, page
3

2.1 Safety Precautions when Working on

Vehicle
WARNING
Risk of Accident Due to the Uncontrolled Movement of the Ve‐
hicle
With the engine running the uncontrolled movement of the ve‐
hicle can be possible if a selector lever position is engaged.

– Place the selector lever into the “P” position.

– Engage the parking brake.

CAUTION
Risk of Destroying the Electronic Components
Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting
the battery.

– Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.

♦ Only connect and disconnect test equipment when the ignition
is off.
– Disconnect the battery. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep.
Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

2.2 Safety Precautions when Working on

Vehicles with Start/Stop System
WARNING
There Is a Risk of Injury from Unintended Engine Start
The engine can start unexpectedly when the Start/Stop System
is activated on the vehicle. A message in the instrument cluster
indicates whether the Start/Stop System is activated.

– Deactivate the Start/Stop System: switch off the ignition.

2.3 Safety Precautions during Road Test

with Testing Equipment
WARNING
There Is a Risk of Injury Due to Unsecured Testing Equipment
If the front passenger airbag activates during an accident un‐
secured testing equipment becomes a dangerous projectile.

– Secure testing equipment on the rear seat.

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Or
– Have a second person operate testing equipment on the rear
seat.

2.4 Safety Precautions when Tow Starting

and Towing
CAUTION
Risk of Damaging the Transmission.
It is possible to damage the transmission by towing the vehicle
improperly.

– Place the selector lever in the “N” position to tow the vehicle.
– When towing, do not drive faster than 50 km/h (31 mph) and
do not drive over 50 km (31 mi).

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3 Repair Information
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4
⇒ “3.2 General Information”, page 4
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5
⇒ “3.4 Contact Corrosion”, page 7

3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Condi‐

tions
♦ Thoroughly clean the connection points and the surrounding
area before loosening.
♦ Clean the transmission and transmission components using
Cleaning Solution - D 009 401 04- .
♦ Use lint-free cloths when cleaning, for example, the “X70 /”
cloth made by Kimberly-Clark Professional.
♦ Seal all open lines and connections immediately with clean
plugs or caps from the Engine Bung Set - VAS6122- .
♦ Place the removed parts on a clean surface and cover them.
Use foil or lint-free cloths.
♦ Carefully cover or seal opened components if the repair will
not be done immediately.
♦ Only install clean parts: remove the replacement parts from
their packaging just before installing them.
♦ 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 0D5 is equipped with
eight 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 0D5 transmission is the position of the
front final drive (front axle differential with flange shafts) in front
of the torque converter. This way an even distribution of the
weight between 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 component of the Mechatronic in the
transmission.

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Determining the driving situation and driving resistance depend‐

ent shift point occurs automatically.
Advantages:
♦ Shifting depends on fuel consumption
♦ Maximum engine output is always available
♦ Individual adaptation of shift points in all driving situations
♦ Gear shift points are infinitely variable
Shift Point Changes on Inclines and Declines
When driving on inclines or declines, gears are automatically se‐
lected using additional gear change maps. The selection is based
on accelerator pedal position and the vehicle speed.
♦ 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.
Shift Mechanism
♦ Under the “shift-by-wire” operating/shift concept, there is no
longer a mechanical connection between the selector lever
and the transmission. “Shift-by-wire” also means "electric
shift".
♦ The driver is in control without a mechanical fall back.
♦ The selector lever does not move into shift gate for each se‐
lected driving gear as before, but rather it always returns to the
starting position (neutral position) similar to a joystick. This
means the selector lever position and transmission position
selected do not match like before.
♦ The parking lock is electronically operated. In the case of an
error a mechanical parking lock emergency release makes it
possible to move the vehicle. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Emergency Release from P”, page 21 .

3.3 General Repair Information

The highest level of care and cleanliness along with tools that
function properly are required to ensure a proper and successful
transmission repair. Of course the general safety precautions also
apply when carrying out repair work.
Some general repair information that applies to several proce‐
dures throughout this manual is summarized here. They apply to
this repair manual.
Guided Fault Finding, OBD and Test Instruments
♦ Before beginning any repair work on the transmission, deter‐
mine the exact cause of the damage using Diagnostic in the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
Oil, Environmental and Disposal Regulations
♦ Handle ATF, gear oil and other fluids with care.
♦ Dispose of drained fluid properly.
♦ Follow the legal, environmental, and disposal regulations.
♦ Follow the instructions listed on the fluid packaging.

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Special Tools
Refer to Workshop Equipment and Special Tools for a complete
list of special tools used in the repair manual.
Transmission
♦ Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on
the transmission. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ 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 fluid levels after installation and fill if necessary:
Refer to ⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75 for ATF in
the transmission. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level”, page 93 for gear oil in the
transmission. Refer to ⇒ “4.1 Capacities”, page 8 for ca‐
pacities. Refer to the Parts Catalog for specifications.
♦ It is necessary to check the parking lock emergency release
after performing any work on it or after removing and installing
the transmission. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Emergency Release from P”, page 21 .
O-rings, Gaskets and Seals
♦ O-rings, gaskets and seals must always be replaced.
♦ After removing the seals, examine the contact surface on the
housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal or for other
signs of damage.
♦ Thoroughly clean the housing separating surfaces before as‐
sembling.
♦ To install, thinly coat gaskets along outer circumference and
on sealing lip with ATF.
♦ Coat the O-rings with ATF before inserting to prevent the rings
from being crushed during assembly.
♦ Use only ATF in the ATF area. Other lubricants cause mal‐
functions in the hydraulic transmission control.
♦ The open side of the gaskets point toward the fluid to be sealed
in.
♦ When installing the new shaft seal, make sure the sealing lip
does not run on the same point as the sealing lip from the old
seal (use press-in depth tolerance).
♦ Check the fluid levels after installation and fill if necessary:
Refer to ⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75 for ATF in
the transmission. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level”, page 93 for gear oil in the
transmission. Refer to ⇒ “4.1 Capacities”, page 8 for ca‐
pacities. Refer to the Parts Catalog for specifications.
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 or method.
♦ Bolts or nuts for securing covers and housings should be loos‐
ened and tightened diagonally in stages if no tightening se‐
quence is specified.
♦ Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts.

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♦ Use a wire brush to clean the threads of the bolts that were
installed with locking fluid. Then insert the bolts with Locking
Fluid - AMV 185 101 A1- .
♦ Threaded holes used for self-locking bolts or bolts coated with
locking fluid must be cleaned, for example with a thread tap.
Otherwise there is the risk that the bolts could break off when
they are removed again.
♦ The tightening specifications given apply to un-oiled bolts and
nuts.
Circlips
♦ Do not stretch the circlips.
♦ Replace damaged or stretched circlips.
♦ The circlips must rest at the bottom of the groove.
Bearings
♦ Install needle bearings with the lettered side (thicker metal)
facing the fitting tool.
♦ Insert bearing with axle oil or ATF, depending on the compo‐
nent location.
♦ Do not interchange the outer or inner races of bearings of the
same size.
♦ Always replace the tapered roller bearings on one shaft to‐
gether and use new bearings from a single manufacturer.
Shims
♦ Measure the shims at several locations with a micrometer.
Different shim thicknesses make it possible to select the re‐
quired thickness precisely. Install two shims if necessary.
♦ Check for burrs or damage. Only install perfect shims.

3.4 Contact Corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if inadequate fasteners (bolts, nuts,
washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating may
be installed.
Furthermore, only rubber/plastic parts and adhesive made of
electrically non-conductive materials are used.
If there are doubts about whether parts can be used or not, use
new parts. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Note:
♦ Original replacement parts are recommended because they
have been tested.
♦ The use of Audi accessories is recommended.
♦ Contact corrosion damage is not covered under warranty.

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4 Technical Data
⇒ “4.1 Capacities”, page 8
⇒ “4.2 Oil Distribution”, page 9

4.1 Capacities
⇒ “4.1.1 Capacities, ATF Area in Transmission”, page 8
⇒ “4.1.2 Front Final Drive Capacities”, page 8
⇒ “4.1.3 Transfer Case Capacities”, page 8

4.1.1 Capacities, ATF Area in Transmission

Capacities Automatic Transmission 0D6
Original filling by the manufacturer Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Filling after draining when servicing Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change ♦ No change
♦ Permanent fill; only change after repairs such as when removing
the ATF pan

Grease ATF for automatic transmission 0D5. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

♦ Only use the ATF available as a replacement part with the 0D5
automatic transmission. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
♦ Refer to ⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75
♦ Refer to ⇒ “7.4 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 78

4.1.2 Front Final Drive Capacities

Capacities Automatic Transmission 0D6
Refill Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Filling after draining when servicing 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

Grease Gear oil for automatic transmission 0D5. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

♦ Refer to
⇒ “2.1.1 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Front Final Drive, Trans‐
mission with Separate Oil System”, page 93
♦ Refer to
⇒ “2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
Transmission with Separated Oil System”, page 98

4.1.3 Transfer Case Capacities

Capacities Automatic Transmission 0D6
Refill Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Filling after draining when servicing Refer to ⇒ Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change ♦ No change
♦ Permanent fill; change only after repairs such as removing the
self-locking center differential housing

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Capacities Automatic Transmission 0D6

Grease Gear oil for automatic transmission 0D5. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

♦ Refer to
⇒ “2.1.2 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Transfer Case, Transmis‐
sion with Separated Oil System”, page 94
♦ Refer to
⇒ “2.2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transfer Case, Trans‐
mission with Separated Oil System”, page 99

4.2 Oil Distribution

Transmission with Separated Oil System
There are two different versions regarding the lubrication of the
final drive and the self-locking center differential.
On transmissions with a single oil system the oil spaces in the
front front final drive -3- and in the transfer case -1- are consoli‐
dated 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 overflow

hole -arrow-.

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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 specifica‐
tions.
♦ Refer to ⇒ “2 Gear Oil”, page 93

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5 Overview - Drivetrain

1 - Rear Final Drive

❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Rear
Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Final Drive; Final
Drive, Removing and In‐
stalling .
2 - Driveshaft
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Rear
Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Drive‐
shaft, Removing and In‐
stalling .
3 - 8-Speed Automatic Trans‐
mission 0D5

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32 – Torque Converter
1 Torque Converter
Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep.
Gr. 32 ; Torque Converter .

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37 – Controls, Housing
1 Selector Mechanism
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 13
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release”,
page 15
⇒ “1.3 Selector Mechanism, Checking”, page 16
⇒ “1.4 Emergency Release from P”, page 21
⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”,
page 23
⇒ “1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever Handle, Discon‐
necting and Assembling”, page 24
⇒ “1.7 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing”,
page 25
⇒ “1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing and
Installing”, page 26
⇒ “1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing”, page 30

1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism

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1 - Shift Mechanism
❑ With the following inte‐
grated components:
♦ Selector Lever - E313-
♦ Selector Lever Position
Sensor - G727-
♦ Transverse Selector Lever
Lock Sensor - G868-
♦ Selector Lever Sensor Sys‐
tem Control Module - J587-
♦ Shift Lock Solenoid - N110-
♦ Transverse Selector Lever
Lock Motor - V577-
❑ The components cannot
be replaced separately
if faulty.
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.7 Selector Mecha‐
nism, Removing and In‐
stalling”, page 25 .
2 - Selector Lever Transmis‐
sion Range Display - Y5-
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Electri‐
cal Equipment; Rep. Gr.
96 ; Lamps; Component
Location Overview -
Lamps in Center Con‐
sole .
3 - Selector Lever Handle, Up‐
per Section
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 23 .
4 - Bolt
❑ 3.2 Nm
❑ Not available separately
5 - Selector Lever Handle, Lower Section
❑ With the following integrated components:
♦ Selector Lever Release Button - E681-
♦ Parking Lock Button - E816-
❑ The components cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 23 .
6 - Selector Lever Boot
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever Handle, Disconnecting and Assembling”, page 24 .
7 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm

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1.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency

Release
⇒ “1.2.1 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release, A4/A5”,
page 15
⇒ “1.2.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release, Q5”, page
16

1.2.1 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release, A4/A5

1 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
❑ Quantity: 2
2 - Emergency Release Cable
❑ For the parking lock
❑ Do not bend or kink
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Parking Lock
Emergency Release
Cable, Removing and
Installing”, page 26 .
3 - Nut
❑ 4 Nm
❑ Quantity: 4

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1.2.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release, Q5

1 - Rear Emergency Release

Cable
❑ For the parking lock
❑ Do not bend or kink
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.3 Rear Parking
Lock Emergency Re‐
lease Cable, Removing
and Installing, Q5”,
page 28 .
2 - Nut
❑ 4 Nm
❑ Quantity: 2
3 - Frame Lower Section
4 - Frame Upper Section
5 - Cover
6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
7 - Front Emergency Release
Cable
❑ For the parking lock
❑ Do not bend or kink
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.2 Front Parking
Lock Emergency Re‐
lease Cable, Removing
and Installing, Q5”,
page 27 .
8 - Nut
❑ 8 Nm
9 - Bracket
❑ For emergency release
10 - O-Ring
❑ Always replace after removing

1.3 Selector Mechanism, Checking

Test Requirements:
♦ Pull the parking brake button to close the electro-mechanical
parking brake.
♦ Selector lever in “P”.
Overview:
♦ 1. Gear Locks / Button Functions, Checking. Refer to
⇒ page 18 .
♦ 2. Selector Mechanism Functionality, Checking. Refer to
⇒ page 19 .

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♦ 3. Transmission Range Indicator, Checking. Refer to

⇒ page 20 .
♦ 4. Display in Instrument Cluster, Checking. Refer to
⇒ page 21 .
♦ 5. Parking Lock, Checking. Refer to ⇒ page 21 .
When the specified values are not reached, check if the selector
lever handle is installed correctly (refer to
⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”,
page 23 ) or perform the “Diagnostic” using the Vehicle Diag‐
nostic Tester .

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1. Gear Locks / Button Functions, Checking

Test step 1.1
• Engine running, selector lever position “P” engaged, foot
brake not pressed.
– Press the release button -2- and move the selector lever to‐
ward the rear.
The selector lever position “P” must remain selected.
Test step 1.2
• Engine running, selector lever position “P” engaged, release
button -2- not pressed.
– Press the foot brake and move the selector lever toward the
rear.
The selector lever position "P" must remain selected.
Test step 1.3
• Engine running, selector lever position “P” engaged, foot
brake and release button -2- pressed.
– Engage the "D" position.
The selector lever position “D” must be displayed on the Se‐
lector Lever Transmission Range Display - Y5- -1- and in the
instrument cluster.
Test step 1.4
• Engine running, selector lever position “D” engaged, release
button -2- not pressed.
– Push the selector lever forward in the direction “N”:
The selector lever must be locked and the selector lever po‐
sition “D” must remain selected.
Test step 1.5
• Engine running, selector lever position “D” engaged, release
button -2- pressed.
– Engage the selector lever position "N".
The “N” position must be displayed on the Selector Lever
Transmission Range Display - Y5- -1- and in the instrument
cluster.
Test step 1.6
• Engine running, selector lever position “D” engaged.
– Move the selector lever toward the rear.
The selector lever position “S” must be engaged, the display
in the instrument cluster must switch from “D” to “S”. By tipping
the selector lever toward the rear again the selector lever po‐
sition “D” must be engaged and displayed.
Test step 1.7
• Engine is running.
– Engage the selector lever position “P”, “R”, or “N”.
– Move the selector lever into the tiptronic gate.
Shifting in the tiptronic gate is only possible from the “D” or “S”
positions.

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2. Selector Mechanism Function Test (Shiftlock)

Test step 2.1
• Engine running, selector lever position “D” engaged and ve‐
hicle speed greater than 3 km/h (1.86 mph).
– Engage the “N” position. Then without pressing the release
button -2- and brake, select the selector lever position “D”.
It must be possible.
Test step 2.2
• Engine running, selector lever position “D” engaged and ve‐
hicle speed less than 3 km/h (1.86 mph).
– Engage the selector lever position “N” for at least one second,
do not press the foot brake and press the release button -2-.
Positions “R” and “D” must not be engaged.
Test step 2.3
• Engine running, selector lever position “N” engaged and ve‐
hicle speed less than 3 km/h (1.86 mph).
– Press the foot brake and do not press the release button -2-.
Position “R” must not be engaged.
Position “D” must be able to be engaged.
Test step 2.4
• Engine running, selector lever position “M” engaged.
– Engage the selector lever position “P” to do so press the P
button in the selector lever handle.
The selector lever position “P” must be engaged and displayed
on the P button of the selector lever handle and in the instru‐
ment cluster. Additionally the P symbol between the positions
“N” and “D/S” on the Selector Lever Transmission Range Dis‐
play - Y5- -1- must turn on.
The selector lever must move itself back into the automatic
shift gate.
Test step 2.5
• Engine running, selector lever position “M” engaged.
– Move the selector lever to “+” and “-”.
While driving the transmission range indicator in the instru‐
ment cluster must change each time a higher or lower gear is
selected if the speed permits it.

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3. Checking the Transmission Range Indicator

Test step 3.1
• Engine is running.
– Engage the positions “P”, “R”, “N”, “D/S” and “+/-” one after the
other.
The respective selector lever position must be significantly
brighter than the other drive gear symbols.
Test step 3.2
• Engine is running.
– Engage the “P” position to do so press the button -3-.
The P symbol in the button in the selector lever handle must
light up in white as a function lamp.
The P symbol in the Selector Lever Transmission Range Dis‐
play - Y5- -1- as a function lamp must be red.
In all other selector lever positions it must not be illuminated.

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4. Display in Instrument Cluster, Checking

Test step 4.1
• Engine running, selector lever position “P” engaged, foot
brake not pressed.
– Press the release button -2- and move the selector lever in the
direction of “D” or “R”.
The following message must be displayed in the instrument
cluster: “To select a position please press the foot brake and
the locking button on the selector lever”.
Test step 4.2
• Engine running, selector lever position “P” engaged, foot
brake pressed.
– Do not press the release button -2- and move the selector lever
in the direction of “D” or “R”.
The following message must be displayed in the instrument
cluster: “To select a position please press the foot brake and
the locking button on the selector lever”.
Test step 4.3
• Engine running, selector lever position “M” engaged.
– Press the release button and at the same time the selector
lever must be in “M” longer than 20 seconds (Not on tiptronic
plus or tiptronic minus):
In the instrument cluster the following message must be dis‐
played: “Bring the selector lever into the automatic position”.
Additionally there is a warning tone.
5. Checking the Parking Lock.
Test step 5.1
• Engine is running, selector lever position “D”, “S”, “R”, “M” en‐
gaged, vehicle is stationary.
– Turn off the engine.
The selector lever position “P” must automatically be engaged.
Test step 5.2
• Engine is running, selector lever position “N” engaged, vehicle
is stationary.
– Turn off the engine and open the driver door.
The following message must be shown in the instrument clus‐
ter: “Before leaving engage P, otherwise the vehicle can roll”.
Additionally there is a warning tone.

1.4 Emergency Release from P

⇒ “1.4.1 Emergency Release from P, A4/A5”, page 21
⇒ “1.4.2 Emergency Release from P, Q5”, page 22

1.4.1 Emergency Release from P, A4/A5

• It is necessary to check the parking lock emergency release
after performing any work on it or after removing and installing
the transmission.
– Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechani‐
cal parking brake.

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Releasing
– Remove the trim from the cupholder in the center console.
– Remove the unlocking element -2- from the vehicle tool kit.
– Insert the release tool as shown in the mount -1- for the emer‐
gency release.
• The release tool is transverse to the direction of travel.
– Turn the release tool 90° in direction of -arrow A-, at the same
time push downward in direction of -arrow B- until it engages.
• The parking lock is released.
Tip
♦ When the parking lock is emergency released, the “N” mode
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
♦ The following message also appears in the instrument cluster:
“Vehicle may roll! Cannot shift to P. Please apply parking
brake”.
Resetting the Release
– To lock the parking lock remove the release tool upward from
the emergency release mount.
• When the parking lock is set “P” must be displayed in the in‐
strument cluster and in the Selector Lever Transmission
Range Display - Y5- .

1.4.2 Emergency Release from P, Q5

• It is necessary to check the parking lock emergency release
after performing any work on it or after removing and installing
the transmission.
– Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechani‐
cal parking brake.
Releasing
– Remove the driver side floor mat.
– Remove the cover -1- for the emergency release in direction
of -arrows-.

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– Remove the release tool -1- from the vehicle tool kit.
– Insert the release tool in the mount -2- for the emergency re‐
lease as shown.
– Turn the release tool 90° in direction of -arrow B-, at the same
time push downward in direction of -arrow A- until it engages.
• The parking lock is released.
Tip
♦ When the parking lock is emergency released, the “N” mode
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
♦ The following message also appears in the instrument cluster:
“Vehicle may roll! Cannot shift to P. Please apply parking
brake”.
Resetting the Release
• To reduce the dissolving power and to make handling easier
the following procedure is necessary:
– Operate the foot brake, start the engine and perform the po‐
sition change N > D > N.
– Switch off the engine grasp the socket with two hands and pull
upward.
– Operate the foot brake start the engine and perform the posi‐
tion change N > D > N.
• When the parking lock is set “P” must be displayed in the in‐
strument cluster and in the Selector Lever Transmission
Range Display - Y5- .

1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and

Installing
• Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are
removed together.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
♦ Torque Wrench 1410 - VAG1410-
Removing
• Ignition switched off.
– Remove the selector lever handle upper section -1- upwards
in direction of -arrows-.

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– Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side using the
-3409- in direction of -arrow-.
– Remove the bolt -2-.
– Pull the selector lever handle lower section -1- upward.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
– Check the clips -arrows- on the bottom of the selector lever
handle upper section -1- are seated correctly, and if necessary
press them in farther.
– Attach the selector lever handle upper section to the selector
lever handle lower section.
– Clip in the selector lever boot on the Selector Lever Trans‐
mission Range Display - Y5- .
– Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
⇒ “1.3 Selector Mechanism, Checking”, page 16 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 13

1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever

Handle, Disconnecting and Assembling
Separating
– Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
23 .
– Release the catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the
selector lever boot -1- from the selector lever handle.

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Assembling
– Push the selector lever boot until it engages audibly on the
selector lever handle.
• The tab -2- on the selector lever boot must engage in the
opening -1- in the selector lever handle -arrow-.
– Install the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
23 .

1.7 Selector Mechanism, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1410 - VAG1410-
Removing
– Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
23 .
– Remove the center console insert. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior;
Rep. Gr. 68 ; Center Console; Center Console Insert, Re‐
moving and Installing .
– Disconnect the connector -1-.
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the selector mecha‐
nism -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
– Install the center console insert. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep.
Gr. 68 ; Center Console; Center Console Insert, Removing
and Installing .
– Install the selector lever handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
23 .
– Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
⇒ “1.3 Selector Mechanism, Checking”, page 16 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 13

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1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Ca‐

ble, Removing and Installing
⇒ “1.8.1 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing and
Installing, A4/A5”, page 26
⇒ “1.8.2 Front Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Remov‐
ing and Installing, Q5”, page 27
⇒ “1.8.3 Rear Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Remov‐
ing and Installing, Q5”, page 28

1.8.1 Parking Lock Emergency Release Ca‐

ble, Removing and Installing, A4/A5
Removing
– Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechani‐
cal parking brake.
– Remove the selector mechanism. Refer to
⇒ “1.7 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing”,
page 25 .
– Remove the noise insulation.
– Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and free up the mount -2- for the
emergency release.
– Release the catches in direction of -arrows- and lower the
bracket -4- for the emergency release.
– Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing
and Installing .
– Remove the tunnel heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Trim Strips / Trim / Extensions / Trim Panels; Overview
- Heat Shield .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up and remove the parking
lock emergency release cable -1-.

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Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
♦ To prevent structure-borne noise transfer the emergency re‐
lease cable -2- does not contact the parking lock gear -1-.
♦ Because of this align the emergency release cable -2- so that
at the dimension -a- and -b- a small distance is present.
– Check the parking lock emergency release. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Emergency Release from P”, page 21 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
⇒ “1.2.1 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release, A4/
A5”, page 15
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Trim Strips / Trim /
Extensions / Trim Panels; Overview - Heat Shield .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

1.8.2 Front Parking Lock Emergency Release

Cable, Removing and Installing, Q5
Removing
– Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechani‐
cal parking brake.
– Remove the center console. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep.
Gr. 68 ; Center Console; Center Console, Removing and In‐
stalling .
– Remove the noise insulation.
– Release the retainers -arrows A- and slide the sleeve -1- on
the emergency release cable in direction of -arrow B-.
– Disengage the rear emergency release cable from the front
emergency release cable in direction of -arrow C-.

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– Remove the nuts -3-.

– Release the catches in direction of -arrows- and lower the
bracket -2- for the emergency release.
– Remove the center and rear noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re‐
moving and Installing .
– Loosen the heat shield for the tunnel and place on the drive‐
shaft. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Trim Strips /
Trim / Extensions / Trim Panels; Overview - Heat Shield .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up and remove the parking
lock emergency release cable -1-.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
♦ To prevent structure-borne noise transfer the emergency re‐
lease cable -2- does not contact the parking lock gear -1-.
♦ Because of this align the emergency release cable -2- so that
at the dimension -a- and -b- a small distance is present.
– Install the center console. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
68 ; Center Console; Center Console, Removing and Instal‐
ling .
– Check the parking lock emergency release. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Emergency Release from P”, page 21 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
⇒ “1.2.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release, Q5”,
page 16
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Trim Strips / Trim /
Extensions / Trim Panels; Overview - Heat Shield .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

1.8.3 Rear Parking Lock Emergency Release

Cable, Removing and Installing, Q5
Removing
– Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechani‐
cal parking brake.
– Remove the driver seat. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
72 ; Front Seats; Front Seat, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the footwell cover on the driver side. Refer to ⇒ Body

Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Storage Compartments/Covers; Driver
Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the footrest. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ;
Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; Footrest, Removing and Instal‐
ling .
– Remove the sill panel on the driver side. Refer to ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; Sill Panel,
Removing and Installing .
– Remove the center console. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep.
Gr. 68 ; Center Console; Center Console, Removing and In‐
stalling .
– Remove the noise insulation.
– Release the retainers in direction of -A arrows- and slide the
sleeve -1- on the emergency release cable in direction of
-arrow B-.
– Disengage the rear emergency release cable from the front
emergency release cable in direction of -arrow C-.

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– Push the carpet at the front of the driver footwell to the side.
– Remove the nuts -arrow-.
– Free up the rear parking lock emergency release cable -1- and
remove it.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
– Install the center console. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
68 ; Center Console; Center Console, Removing and Instal‐
ling .
– Install the sill panel on the driver side. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior;
Rep. Gr. 70 ; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; Sill Panel, Remov‐
ing and Installing .
– Install the footrest. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ;
Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; Footrest, Removing and Instal‐
ling .
– Install the footwell cover on the driver side. Refer to ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Storage Compartments/Covers; Driver
Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing .
– Install the driver seat. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 72 ;
Front Seats; Front Seat, Removing and Installing .
– Check the parking lock emergency release. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Emergency Release from P”, page 21 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
⇒ “1.2.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release, Q5”,
page 16
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing

Procedure
– Remove the Mechatronic. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Au‐
tomatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; Mechatronic; Mechatron‐
ic, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the cable tie -arrow- from the parking lock lever -3-.
Tip
♦ The parking lock must not be latched for the following work.
Turn the driveshaft to see if the parking lock is latched.
♦ Move the transmission output shaft with the splines so that the
parking lock is not latched. Do not turn the driveshaft further.

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– Remove the spring pin -2- on the shaft for the parking lock
lever using a pin punch -1-.
♦ The tension on the return spring is reduced when the parking
lock lever is removed.

– Remove the parking lock lever -1- with the shaft in direction of
-arrow-.
– Remove the seal with a small screwdriver.
– Apply ATF to the outer edge and the space between the seal‐
ing lips of the new seal.
• Installation position: open side of the seal faces the transmis‐
sion.

– Mount the gasket on the transmission housing and push it in

all the way using a suitable socket in direction of -arrow-.

– Insert the parking lock lever and shaft and at the same time,
attach the return spring to the stop lever and to the transmis‐
sion housing -arrows-.
Tip

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

– Drive in the tensioning pin -2- on the parking lock lever shaft
using a pin punch -1- in direction of -arrow-, at the same time
pay attention to the installation position. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Spring Pin Installation Position”“ , page 91 .
– Install the Mechatronic. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Auto‐
matic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; Mechatronic; Mechatronic,
Removing and Installing .
– Fill the ATF. Refer to
⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75 .
– Check the parking lock emergency release. Refer to
⇒ “1.4 Emergency Release from P”, page 21 .

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ling
⇒ “2.1 Transmission, Removing”, page 33
⇒ “2.2 Transmission, Installing”, page 55
⇒ “2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications”, page 61

2.1 Transmission, Removing

⇒ “2.1.1 Transmission, Removing, A4/A5 with 2.9L/3.0L TFSI En‐
gine”, page 33
⇒ “2.1.2 Transmission, Removing, Q5 with 3.0L TFSI Engine”,
page 36
⇒ “2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, A4/A5 with 3.0L TDI Engine
Gen I”, page 40
⇒ “2.1.4 Transmission, Removing, A4/A5 with 3.0L TDI Engine
Gen II”, page 45
⇒ “2.1.5 Transmission, Removing, Q5 with 3.0L TDI Engine Gen
II”, page 50

2.1.1 Transmission, Removing, A4/A5 with

2.9L/3.0L TFSI Engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -
VAG1332/14-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Torque Wrench Adapter - VAS6948-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
♦ Adapter - T40314-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Strut - T40335-
Gearbox Support - T40173- , Preparing:
– The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side
faces upward, as shown.
Procedure
– Position the front wheels so they are in the straight-ahead po‐
sition.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
– Remove the left and right front muffler. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Front Muf‐
fler, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechani‐
cal; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control System; Catalytic Con‐
verter, Removing and Installing .

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

transmission that are accessible from above.
– Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ⇒ En‐
gine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Engine,
Supporting in Installation Position .
– Remove the front wheels. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ; Wheels, Tires .
– Drain the coolant. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr.
19 ; Cooling System/Coolant; Coolant, Draining and Filling .
– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒ Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear
and the push together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steer‐
ing; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Steering Intermediate
Shaft, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the ATF cooler with the
connected hoses -1, 2 and 4- slightly to the side.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emer‐
gency release cable -1-.

– Remove the left and right nuts -1 and 3-, and remove the drive
axle cover -2-.

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

of -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of damaging the engine by the timing mechanism skipping.
– Turn the engine only in the direction of engine rotation.

– Turn the crankshaft with the -T40263- and -T40314- in direc‐

tion of -arrow-.

– Remove the six torque converter -1- bolts -arrow- while turning
the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation.
– Remove the left and right drive axle heat shield. Refer to ⇒
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle, Drive
Axle Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission
flange shaft. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .
Vehicles with 2.9L TFSI Engine

– Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

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– Free up the wiring harness.

NOTICE
Risk of destroying due to electrostatic charge.
– Do not touch the connector terminals.
– Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and dis‐
charge any static electricity.

– Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect

the connector -1- from the transmission.

– Remove the bolt -1- with the -VAG1332/14- and the -

VAS6948- .
– Remove remaining transmission to engine connecting bolts
-6 through 10-.

NOTICE
Risk of Leaks by Damaging the Oil Pan
– The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Prepare the -VAS6931- with the -T40173- and place at the

bottom of the transmission and secure using the tensioning
strap -1-.

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

• For clarity, the -T40173- is not illustrated.
– Remove the transmission from the engine, while removing the
starter bolt completely.
– Carefully lower the -VAS6931- while paying attention to the
wires at the same time.

2.1.2 Transmission, Removing, Q5 with 3.0L

TFSI Engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -
VAG1332/14-

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♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

♦ Torque Wrench Adapter - VAS6948-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
♦ Adapter - T40314-
♦ Strut - T40335-
Gearbox Support - T40173- , Preparing:
– The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side
faces upward, as shown.
Procedure
– Position the front wheels so they are in the straight-ahead po‐
sition.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
– Remove the left and right front muffler. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Front Muf‐
fler, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechani‐
cal; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control System; Catalytic Con‐
verter, Removing and Installing .

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

transmission that are accessible from above.
– Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ⇒ En‐
gine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Engine,
Supporting in Installation Position .
– Remove the front wheels. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ; Wheels, Tires .
– Drain the coolant. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr.
19 ; Cooling System/Coolant; Coolant, Draining and Filling .
– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒ Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear
and the push together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steer‐
ing; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Steering Intermediate
Shaft, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the ATF cooler with the
connected hoses -1, 2 and 4- slightly to the side.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emer‐
gency release cable -1-.
– Remove the left and right drive axle cover. Refer to ⇒ Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Wheel Housing Liner; Overview - Front
Wheel Housing Liner .

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

of -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skip‐
ping
– Turn the engine only in the direction of engine rotation.

– Turn the crankshaft with the -T40263- and -T40314- in direc‐

tion of -arrow-.

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– Remove the six torque converter -1- bolts -arrow- while turning
the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation.
– Remove the left and right drive axle heat shield. Refer to ⇒
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle, Drive
Axle Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission
flange shaft. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

– Free up the wiring harness.

– Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

NOTICE
Risk of Destroying Due to Electrostatic Charge
– Do not touch the connector terminals.
– Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and dis‐
charge any static electricity.

– Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect

the connector -1- from the transmission.

– Remove the bolt -1- with the -VAG1332/14- and the -

VAS6948- .
– Remove remaining transmission to engine connecting bolts
-6 through 10-.

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NOTICE
Risk of Leaks by Damaging the Oil Pan
– The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Prepare the -VAS6931- with the -T40173- and place at the

bottom of the transmission and secure using the tensioning
strap -1-.

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

• For clarity, the -T40173- is not illustrated.
– Remove the transmission from the engine, while removing the
starter bolt completely.
– Carefully lower the -VAS6931- while paying attention to the
wires at the same time.

2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, A4/A5 with

3.0L TDI Engine Gen I
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm - 3094-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -
VAG1332/14-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
♦ Adapter - T40314-
♦ Locating Pins for Steering Box - T40334-
♦ Strut - T40335-

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Gearbox Support - T40173- , Preparing:

– The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side
faces upward, as shown.
Procedure
– Position the front wheels so they are in the straight-ahead po‐
sition.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
– Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechani‐
cal; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Muffler; Front Exhaust Pipe,
Removing and Installing .
– Remove the emissions control module. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control; Emissions Con‐
trol Module, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒ Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear
and the push together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steer‐
ing; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Steering Intermediate
Shaft, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the ATF cooler. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 71 .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emer‐
gency release cable -1-.

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

transmission that are accessible from above.
– Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ⇒ En‐
gine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Engine,
Supporting in Installation Position .
– Remove the front wheels. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ; Wheels, Tires .

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– Remove the left and right nuts -1 and 3-, and remove the drive
axle cover -2-.

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

of -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skip‐
ping
– Turn the engine only in the direction of engine rotation.

– Turn the crankshaft with the -T40263- and -T40314- in direc‐

tion of -arrow-.

– Remove the six torque converter -1- bolts -arrow- while turning
the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation.
– Remove the left and right drive axle heat shield. Refer to ⇒
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle, Drive
Axle Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission
flange shaft. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the bolt -arrow- and move the coolant hose to the
side.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the right coolant pipe to
the side.

NOTICE
Risk of Destroying Due to Electrostatic Charge
– Do not touch the connector terminals.
– Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and dis‐
charge any static electricity.

– Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow-

and disconnect the connector -1- from the transmission.

– Loosen the retainer, push the release downward and discon‐

nect the connectors -3 and 4- from the Power Steering Control
Module - J500- .
– Free up the wiring duct -2- for the wires on the steering gear
-1-.

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– Insert the -T40335- on the left and right side in the subframe.
If necessary, adjust the brace at the knurled handle -1-.
– Secure the left and right brace with a splint -arrow-.
♦ Ignore -T40334- .

NOTICE
There Is a Risk of Damaging the Boots
– Do not grab the boots when removing the steering gear.

– Support the steering gear -2- with a foam mat -1- placed be‐
tween it and the -VAS6931- .
– Remove the -T40334- on the left and right side.
– Lower the steering gear and push slightly forward.

– Remove the bolts -1- and -11-.

– Remove the starter slightly from the transmission and leave it
in the installation position.
– Bring the steering gear back into the installation position and
secure with the -T40334- .
– Remove remaining transmission to engine connecting bolts
-6 through 10-.

NOTICE
Risk of Leaks by Damaging the Oil Pan
– The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Prepare the -VAS6931- with the -T40173- and place at the

bottom of the transmission and secure using the tensioning
strap -1-.

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

• For clarity, the -T40173- is not illustrated.
– Push the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully us‐
ing the -VAS6931- while doing so pay attention to wires and
the selective catalytic reduction line.

2.1.4 Transmission, Removing, A4/A5 with

3.0L TDI Engine Gen II
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -
VAG1332/14-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Torque Wrench Adapter - VAS6948-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
♦ Adapter - T40314-
♦ Locating Pins for Steering Box - T40334-
♦ Strut - T40335-
Gearbox Support - T40173- , Preparing:
– The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side
faces upward, as shown.
Procedure
– Position the front wheels so they are in the straight-ahead po‐
sition.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
– Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechani‐
cal; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Muffler; Front Exhaust Pipe,
Removing and Installing .
– Remove the emissions control module. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control; Emissions Con‐
trol Module, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the bolts -arrows-.

– Loosen the screw-type clamp -1-, and remove the EGR pipe
-2-.

– Disconnect the connector -1-.

– Remove the screw -2- and free up the Differential Pressure
Sensor 2 - G524- .

– Disconnect the connectors and free up the wires:

1- After-Run Coolant Pump - V51-
2- EGR Motor 2 - V339-
– Remove the rear coolant pipes. Refer to ⇒ 6-Cylinder TDI
Common Rail 3.0L 4V Engine; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Coolant Pipes;
Coolant Pipes, Removing and Installing .

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

transmission that are accessible from above.
– Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ⇒ En‐
gine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Engine,
Supporting in Installation Position .
– Remove the front wheels. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ; Wheels, Tires .
– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒ Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the left and right subframe shield. Refer to ⇒ Sus‐
pension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe
Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear
and the push together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steer‐
ing; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Steering Intermediate
Shaft, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emer‐
gency release cable -1-.

– Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

– Remove the left and right nuts -1 and 3-, and remove the drive
axle cover -2-.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the ATF cooler with the
connected hoses -1, 2 and 4- slightly to the side.

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

of -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skip‐
ping
– Turn the engine only in the direction of engine rotation.

– Turn the crankshaft with the -T40263- and -T40314- in direc‐

tion of -arrow-.

– Remove the six torque converter -1- bolts -arrow- while turning
the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation.
– Remove the right drive axle heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Suspen‐
sion, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle, Drive Axle
Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission
flange shaft. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the right coolant pipe to
the side.

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NOTICE
Risk of Destroying Due to Electrostatic Charge
– Do not touch the connector terminals.
– Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and dis‐
charge any static electricity.

– Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow-

and disconnect the connector -1- from the transmission.

– Loosen the retainer, push the release downward and discon‐

nect the connectors -3 and 4- from the Power Steering Control
Module - J500- .
– Free up the wiring duct -2- for the wires on the steering gear
-1-.

– Insert the -T40335- on the left and right side in the subframe.
If necessary, adjust the brace at the knurled handle -1-.
– Secure the left and right brace with a splint -arrow-.
♦ Ignore -T40334- .

NOTICE
There Is a Risk of Damaging the Boots
– Do not grab the boots when removing the steering gear.

– Support the steering gear -2- with a foam mat -1- placed be‐
tween it and the -VAS6931- .
– Remove the -T40334- on the left and right side.
– Lower the steering gear and push slightly forward.

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– Remove the bolts -1- and -11-.

– Remove the starter slightly from the transmission and leave it
in the installation position.
– Bring the steering gear back into the installation position and
secure with the -T40334- .
– Remove remaining transmission to engine connecting bolts
-6 through 10-.

NOTICE
Risk of Leaks by Damaging the Oil Pan
– The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Prepare the -VAS6931- with the -T40173- and place at the

bottom of the transmission and secure using the tensioning
strap -1-.

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

• For clarity, the -T40173- is not illustrated.
– Push the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully us‐
ing the -VAS6931- while doing so pay attention to wires and
the selective catalytic reduction line.

2.1.5 Transmission, Removing, Q5 with 3.0L

TDI Engine Gen II
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
♦ Adapter - T40314-
♦ Strut - T40335-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -
VAG1332/14-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

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Gearbox Support - T40173- , Preparing:

– The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side
faces upward, as shown.
Procedure
– Position the front wheels so they are in the straight-ahead po‐
sition.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
– Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechani‐
cal; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Muffler; Front Exhaust Pipe,
Removing and Installing .
– Remove the emissions control module. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control; Emissions Con‐
trol Module, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the bolts -arrows-.

– Loosen the screw-type clamp -1-, and remove the EGR pipe
-2-.

– Disconnect the connector -1-.

– Remove the screw -2- and free up the Differential Pressure
Sensor 2 - G524- .

– Disconnect the connectors and free up the wires:

1- After-Run Coolant Pump - V51-
2- EGR Motor 2 - V339-
– Remove the rear coolant pipes. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechani‐
cal; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Coolant Pipes; Coolant Pipes, Removing
and Installing .

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

transmission that are accessible from above.
– Install the front tower brace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Suspension, Upper Control Arm; Tow‐
er Brace, Removing and Installing .

– Secure the engine as shown with the -T10038- .

– Remove the front wheels. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ; Wheels, Tires .
– Remove the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒ Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the left and right subframe shield. Refer to ⇒ Sus‐
pension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe
Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear
and the push together. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steer‐
ing; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Steering Intermediate
Shaft, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emer‐
gency release cable -1-.

– Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.
– Remove the left and right drive axle cover. Refer to ⇒ Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Wheel Housing Liner; Overview - Front
Wheel Housing Liner .

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the ATF cooler with the
connected hoses -1, 2 and 4- slightly to the side.

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

of -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of Damaging the Engine by the Timing Mechanism Skip‐
ping
– Turn the engine only in the direction of engine rotation.

– Turn the crankshaft with the -T40263- and -T40314- in direc‐

tion of -arrow-.

– Remove the six torque converter -1- bolts -arrow- while turning
the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation.
– Remove the right drive axle heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Suspen‐
sion, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle, Drive Axle
Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission
flange shaft. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.
Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the right coolant pipe to
the side.

NOTICE
Risk of Destroying Due to Electrostatic Charge
– Do not touch the connector terminals.
– Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and dis‐
charge any static electricity.

– Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow-

and disconnect the connector -1- from the transmission.

– Remove the bolts -6 through 11- that connect the transmission

to the engine.

NOTICE
Risk of Leaks by Damaging the Oil Pan
– The -T40173- must not be set on the ATF pan.

– Prepare the -VAS6931- with the -T40173- and place at the

bottom of the transmission and secure using the tensioning
strap -1-.

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

• For clarity, the -T40173- is not illustrated.
– Remove the last bolt connecting the starter to the transmission
gradually, and push the transmission farther away from the
engine at the same time.
– Lower the transmission carefully using the -VAS6931- , and
pay attention to the wires and the SCR line while lowering.

2.2 Transmission, Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Clutch Module Transportation Lock - T40170-
♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Locating Pins for Steering Box - T40334-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -
VAG1332/14-
♦ As well as all the special tools listed for the removal.
Procedure
♦ Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
♦ Replace self-locking nuts and bolts, o-rings, sealing rings and
seals.
♦ Secure hose connections with hose clamps that correspond
to the series production. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
♦ During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same
location.
Transmission Installation Tightening Specifications. Refer to
⇒ “2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications”, page 61 .
– Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out
the ATF cooler and ATF lines using compressed air (maximum
10 bar (145.03 psi)). Refer to ⇒ page 73 .
– 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 mount and the tunnel cross‐
member on the new transmission. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Assembly Mounts”, page 63 .

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NOTICE
Risk of Leaks by Damaging the Oil Pan.
– The Gearbox Support - T40173- Must Not Be Set on the ATF
Pan.

– Mount the transmission onto the Gearbox Support - T40173-

and secure it using the tension strap -1- from the engine and
transmission as shown.
– Before installing the transmission, check the installed dimen‐
sion of the torque converter. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed
Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque Converter;
Torque Converter, Removing and Installing .

– The following preparations must be made before connecting

the engine and transmission:
– 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 shown.
• There is only 1 notch on the circumference; rotate the torque
converter as needed.

– Insert the Clutch Module Transportation Lock - T40170- from

below into the transmission housing and secure it to the flange
shaft -1-.
– Inspect the aluminum bolts used to connect the engine to the
transmission to see if they can be used again and mark them,
if necessary. Refer to ⇒ page 62 .
– Always clean the threaded holes for the engine/transmission
bolts in the cylinder block before assembling the transmission
using a thread cutter.

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Vehicles with sealing piece:

– Clean the contact surface -1- on the lower timing chain cover
and on the sealing piece -2- with Cleaning Solution - D 009
401 04- .
– Bond the sealing piece with the lower timing chain cover:

All Vehicles:
– Bring the starter into the installation position.
– Check if that the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the engine
and transmission are inserted in the cylinder block.
• When bringing together the engine and transmission make
sure that the locking piece is seated correctly.
– Place the transmission on the engine by guiding the starter
and installing the starter bolt -1- at the same time.
– Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page
64 .
A4/A5/Q5 with 3.0L TFSI Engine:
– Tighten the bolts -1 through 11-.

– Turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 360° in the direc‐

tion of engine rotation -arrow-.

A4/A5 with 3.0L TDI Engine:

– Support the steering gear -2- with a foam mat -1- placed be‐
tween it and the Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS 6931- .
– Remove the Locating Pins for Steering Box -T40334- on the
left and right side.
– Lower the steering gear and push slightly forward.

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– Tighten the bolts -1- and -11-.

– Bring the steering gear back into the installation position and
secure with the -T40334- .
– Remove the extractor. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep.
Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Engine in Installation Position, Sup‐
porting .
– Tighten the bolts -2 through 10-.

– Turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 360° in the direc‐

tion of engine rotation -arrow-.

Q5 with 3.0L TDI Engine:

– Remove the Tensioning Strap - T10038- .
– Tighten the bolts -1 to 10-.

– Turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 360° in the direc‐

tion of engine rotation -arrow-.

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All Vehicles:
– Remove the -T40170- .
• The following step is necessary to make sure the torque con‐
verter 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-.

– Tighten the torque converter -1- as follows to the drive plate

-arrow-
:
• Use the -VAG1332/14- to tighten the bolts.

– Install the first bolt -1- and tighten to 10 Nm, loosen and then
tighten to 2 Nm (hand-tight).
– Turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 180° in the direc‐
tion of engine rotation, install bolt -4- and tighten. Refer to ⇒
Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ;
Torque Converter .
– Turn the crankshaft another 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation, install bolts -5- and -6- and tighten.
– Turn the crankshaft another 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation and tighten bolt -1-.
– Turn the crankshaft another 60° in the direction of engine ro‐
tation, install bolts -2- and -3- and tighten.

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– Install the cover -1-.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Install the ATF cooler. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 71 .
– Install the subframe shield. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Shield, Remov‐
ing and Installing .
– Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross‐
brace, Removing and Installing .
– Connections and routing. Refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Trou‐
bleshooting & Component locations.
– Tighten the drive axles. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Overview - Drive Axle .
– Install the drive axle heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle Heat
Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Install the drive axle cover. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
66 ; Wheel Housing Liner; Overview - Front Wheel Housing
Liner .
– Install the front wheels. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ; Wheels, Tires .
– Install the parking lock emergency release cable. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing
and Installing”, page 26 .
– Install the coolant pipes. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep.
Gr. 19 ; Coolant Pipes; Overview - Coolant Pipes .
– Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Steering
Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing .
– Install the driveshaft. Refer to ⇒ Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .
– Install the catalytic converter. Refer to ⇒ TFSI Engine; Rep.
Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control; Catalytic Converter, Removing
and Installing , or install the emissions control module. Refer
to ⇒ TDI Engine; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions Control; Emissions
Control Module, Removing and Installing .
– Install the front muffler. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep.
Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Front Muffler, Removing and
Installing or install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Front Ex‐
haust Pipe, Removing and Installing .
– Fill the coolant. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ;
Cooling System/Coolant; Coolant, Draining and Filling .
– Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐
trical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting
and Connecting .
– Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to
⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75 .
• If a new factory transmission is installed, an ATF level test is
not necessary.
• If the transmission is replaced, the “Replace control module”
function must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Test‐
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Procedure
– Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
– Select Diagnostic mode and start the diagnostic.
– Select the Test plan tab.
– Select individual test button and select the following
tree structure one after the other:
♦ Drivetrain
♦ 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0D5
♦ 01 - OBD-capable systems
♦ 02 - Transmission electronics 0D5
♦ 02 - Transmission electronics, functions
♦ 02 - Replace control module ⇒ Entire transmission
– Start the selected program and follow the instructions in the
display of the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications

♦ The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased,
oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
♦ Additional lubricants, such as engine oil or transmission fluid
are permitted, but lubricants containing graphite are not.
♦ Do not use any ungreased parts.
♦ Tightening specification tolerance: ± 15 %.
Other tightening specifications:
Component Tightening
Specifications
Bolts and nuts M6 9 Nm
M7 15 Nm
M8 20 Nm
M10 40 Nm
M12 65 Nm
♦ Torque converter on drive plate. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-
Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque Con‐
verter; Overview - Torque Converter .
♦ Assembly mounts. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Assembly Mounts”, page 63 .

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Fastening the Transmission to the 6-Cylinder Engine

Item Bolt Tightening Specifi‐
cations
1 M10 x 50 1) 65
2 through 6 M12 x 100 2) 30 Nm + 90°
7 M12 x 125 30 Nm + 90°
8 and 11 M10 x 60 2) 15 Nm + 90°
9 M10 x 75 2) 15 Nm + 90°
10 M10 x 95 2) 15 Nm + 90°
A Alignment sleeves for centering
• 1)Attaches the starter to the transmission. Bolt strength rat‐
ing 10.9. There is no limit to the number of times the steel
bolt can be used again.
• 2)aluminum bolts may be used two times. Refer to
⇒ page 62 .

♦ The aluminum bolts -2 to 11- may be used twice.

Therefore, the bolts must be marked with an “X” made by a
chisel after they have been used the first time -arrow-.
♦ To prevent damaging the bolts when marking them, do not
clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolt in a 14 mm socket with a
1/ drive, which is inserted in to the vise, as shown.
2
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3 Assembly Mounts
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Assembly Mounts”, page 63
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”,
page 64

3.1 Overview - Assembly Mounts

1 - Bolt
❑ 55 Nm
2 - Tunnel Crossmember
❑ There are different ver‐
sions depending on the
model
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Cross‐
member, Removing and
Installing”, page 64 .
3 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
❑ Only remove if the trans‐
mission mount must be
separated from the
transmission support
4 - Transmission Support
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr.
10 ; Subframe Mount;
Transmission Mount,
Removing and Instal‐
ling .
5 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
6 - Transmission Mount
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr.
10 ; Subframe Mount;
Transmission Mount,
Removing and Instal‐
ling .
7 - Stop
❑ For the transmission mount
8 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm + 90°
❑ Always replace
❑ Only remove if the transmission mount must be separated from the transmission support
9 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm

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3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and

Installing
⇒ “3.2.1 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing, A4/A5”,
page 64
⇒ “3.2.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing, Q5”,
page 64

3.2.1 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and

Installing, A4/A5
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-
Removing
– Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing
and Installing .
– Mount the -T10337- on the -VAS6931- and attach it under the
transmission.
• To prevent damage to the driveshaft heat shield, place a suit‐
able piece of wood -arrow- underneath as shown.
– Raise the transmission slightly.

CAUTION
Risk of Accident Due to Loose Components
– The -VAS6931- may only be used during assembly and must
not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and the nuts -1- and remove the
tunnel crossmember.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “3.1 Overview - Assembly Mounts”, page 63 .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

3.2.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and

Installing, Q5
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-
Removing
– Remove the center and rear noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re‐
moving and Installing .

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

transmission.
• To prevent damage to the driveshaft heat shield, place a suit‐
able piece of wood -arrow- underneath as shown.
– Raise the transmission slightly.

CAUTION
Risk of Accident Due to Loose Components
– The -VAS6931- may only be used during assembly and must
not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

– Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- for the front muffler/
front exhaust pipe/EGR pipe.

– Loosen the left and right clamping sleeve -arrow-.

NOTICE
Incorrect Handling Can Damage the Coupling
– Do not bend the coupling more than 10°.
– Do not load the coupling.

– Push the clamping sleeves toward the rear, lower the front
muffler slightly and tie up with the -T10038- as shown.

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– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the tunnel crossmem‐

ber.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “3.1 Overview - Assembly Mounts”, page 63 .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

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4 Transmission, Transporting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hook And Support Tool - 3311-
♦ Hook And Support Tool - Bolt - 3311/1- (new longer bolt avail‐
able)
♦ Shop Crane - VAS6100-
Procedure
• Transmission removed. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Transmission, Removing”, page 33 .

NOTICE
Risk of Leaks by Damaging the Oil Pan
– Do not place the transmission on the ATF cooler or oil pan.

CAUTION
An Accident Could Result If the Transmission Is Not Secured
Correctly
– Exchange the bolt on the -3311- for a new, longer -3311/1- .

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

-3311/1- ).
– Lift and transport the transmission with the -VAS6100- .

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sion Holder
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Shop Crane - VAS6100-
♦ Holding Plate - VW309A-
♦ Hook And Support Tool - 3311-
♦ Engine and Transmission Holder - VAS6095A-
Procedure
• Hold the transmission with the -VAS6100- . Refer to
⇒ “4 Transmission, Transporting”, page 67 .
– Attach the -VW309A- to the -3311- .
– Place the transmission using the -VAS6100- in the -
VAS6095A- .
• The vents for the transmission housing and final drive must be
closed before turning a filled transmission with ATF pan up‐
ward on the engine/transmission holder.

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6 ATF Circuit
⇒ “6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit”, page 69
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 71
⇒ “6.3 ATF Lines, Removing and Installing”, page 72

6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit

⇒ “6.1.1 Overview - ATF Circuit, Version 1”, page 69
⇒ “6.1.2 Overview - ATF Circuit, Version 2”, page 70

6.1.1 Overview - ATF Circuit, Version 1

1 - ATF Line
❑ Cleaning. Refer to
⇒ page 73 .
❑ Install all the way by
hand with a new O-ring
2 - O-Ring
❑ Replace if the ATF line
leaks
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
3 - ATF Cooler
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Re‐
moving and Installing”,
page 71 .
4 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
5 - O-Ring
❑ Replace if the ATF line
leaks
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
6 - O-Ring
❑ Replace if the ATF line
leaks
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
7 - ATF Line
❑ Cleaning. Refer to
⇒ page 73 .
❑ Install all the way by
hand with a new O-ring
8 - Bracket
9 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
10 - O-Ring
❑ Replace if the ATF line leaks
❑ Coat with ATF before installing

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11 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm

Disconnect the ATF Line

– Release the clip -1- from the connector coupling -2-
-arrows B- and lift -arrows A-.
– Remove the connector coupling.

6.1.2 Overview - ATF Circuit, Version 2

1 - ATF Hose Line

❑ Cleaning. Refer to
⇒ page 73 .
❑ Install all the way by
hand with a new O-ring
2 - O-Ring
❑ If there are leaks re‐
place the ATF hose line
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
3 - ATF Cooler
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Re‐
moving and Installing”,
page 71 .
4 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
5 - O-Ring
❑ If there are leaks re‐
place the ATF hose line
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
6 - O-rings
❑ Replace
❑ Coat with ATF before in‐
stalling
7 - Not installed
8 - 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 touch the lower one.

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9 - ATF Hose Line

❑ Cleaning. Refer to ⇒ page 73 .
❑ Install all the way by hand with a new O-ring
10 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm

Disconnect the ATF Line

– Release the clip -1- from the connector coupling -2-
-B arrows- and lift -A arrows-.
– Remove the connector coupling.

6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm - 3094-
♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAS6362-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
Removing
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and In‐
stalling .
♦ Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
♦ Center noise insulation, Q5

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– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

– Disconnect the ATF lines -1 and 4-. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Disconnect the ATF Line”“ , page 70 .
– Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the
escaping coolant.
– Loosen the hose clamps -2 and 3- and then disconnect and
remove the coolant hoses with -3094- .
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF cooler.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
♦ Secure all hose connections with hose clamps corresponding
to series production. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Connect the ATF line all the way and secure using the clips.
• Any leaking ATF lines must be replaced.
• Replace bent or stretched clips.
• The clips must be secure.
– Check the ATF level. Refer to
⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit”, page 69 .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

6.3 ATF Lines, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-
♦ Hose diameter approximately 18 mm
♦ Compressed air gun, commercially available
♦ Protective Eyewear
Requirements
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .
♦ Replace the O-rings after removal.
♦ Check the ATF level after removing and Installing ATF lines.
Refer to ⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75 .
Removing and Installing
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and In‐
stalling .
♦ Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
♦ Center noise insulation, Q5

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– Disconnect the ATF lines -arrows-. Refer to

⇒ Fig. ““Disconnect the ATF Line”“ , page 70 .

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF lines from the
transmission. (different versions)
Cleaning
• Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
– Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out
the ATF cooler and ATF lines using compressed air (maximum
10 bar (145.03 psi)).
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.
• If extremely dirty ATF flows out when cleaning using com‐
pressed air, flush the ATF cooler and lines using clean ATF.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Coolant Pump/
Thermostat, Overview - Electrical Coolant Pump .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

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7 ATF
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check Plugs”,
page 74
⇒ “7.2 ATF Filling Tools”, page 74
⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75
⇒ “7.4 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 78

7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check Plugs

1 - ATF Drain Plug

❑ Tighten all the way
2 - O-Ring
❑ Always replace after re‐
moving
3 - Drain Plug
❑ 12 Nm
❑ Always replace after re‐
moving
❑ For the transmission flu‐
id inside the transfer
case
4 - Plug
❑ 27 Nm
❑ Always replace after re‐
moving
❑ For the inspection and
fill hole for gear oil in the
transfer case
5 - Plug
❑ 30 Nm
❑ Always replace
❑ For the ATF check and
fill hole
6 - Plug
❑ 27 Nm
❑ For the inspection and
fill hole for gear oil in the
front final drive
7 - Drain Plug
❑ 10 Nm
❑ For the gear oil inside the front final drive

7.2 ATF Filling Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-
♦ Brake Line Tool Kit - Pipe Cutter - VAS6056/2-
♦ Oil Filler - Jointed Hose - VAS6262/5-
♦ If necessary, Oil Filler - Adapter 6 - VAS6262/6-

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♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-

♦ Original 1 liter (1.05 quarts) container
♦ Protective Eyewear
♦ Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves
Bleed Pipe Length, Measuring on Oil Filler - VAS6262A- and
Shortening if Necessary
The pipe must be shorted to dimension -a- so that the bleed pipe
on the adapter for the -VAS6262A- does not touch the bottom on
some containers.
• Dimension -a- = 210 mm
• Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft (the green
surface in the magnified area) on the adapter for the -
VAS6262A- .

– Mark the dimension on the bleed pipe and shorten it using the
-VAS6056/2- .
– Clean the -VAS 6262A- .

7.3 ATF Level, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
♦ Refer to ⇒ “7.2 ATF Filling Tools”, page 74
♦ Original 1 liter (1.05 quarts) container
♦ Protective Eyewear
♦ Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves
Test Conditions
• The transmission must not be emergency running
• Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
• The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.
• Exhaust hose/-hoses of an exhaust extraction system con‐
nected.
• The A/C system and the heater are off.
• The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.

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• The ATF temperature must not be higher than 30 °C at the

beginning of the test. If the temperature is higher, let the trans‐
mission cool down first.
Tip:
♦ Read the ATF temperature 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.
♦ Both overfilling and underfilling impair the function of the trans‐
mission.
Determine the ATF Temperature
– Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
– Switch the ignition on.
– Select Guided Functions .
– Select individual test button and select the following
tree structure one after the other:
♦ Drivetrain
♦ 0D5-Transmission
♦ 01 - OBD-capable systems
♦ 02 - Transmission electronics
♦ 02 - Transmission electronics, functions
♦ 02 - Measured values
– Select “transmission fluid temperature” from the list.
– Check the ATF temperature.
• Specified value: not higher than 30 °C.
ATF Level, Checking and Correcting
♦ 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 ATF check and fill hole (this is normal as the fluid expands
as it heats up) at an ATF temperature up to 40 °C (104 °F).
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.
Tip
♦ The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF with
any other ATF types.
– Use the -VAS6262A- to secure the fluid container as high up
on the vehicle as possible. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the
ATF specification.
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and In‐
stalling .
♦ Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
♦ Center noise insulation, Q5
– Start the engine in “P” position.
– Switch off ESP.

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– To fill the torque converter hold the engine in “P” position for
30 seconds at 2000 RPM.
– At idle speed with the brake pressed switch between “P” and
“D/S” positions and hold each position for 10 seconds.
– Move the selector lever into “P”.
– Run the engine at idle.
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

– Remove the plug for the ATF check and fill hole -arrow B- and
if necessary drain any excess ATF.
• If the ATF starts to leak out of the ATF check and fill hole
-arrow B- before it reaches 40 °C (104 °F), then the ATF level
is OK.
• If no ATF flows out of the ATF-check and fill opening before
the ATF has reached 40 °C (104 °F), then top off the ATF.
Refer to ⇒ page 77 .
• The ATF check and fill hole must be sealed off again before
the ATF reaches 40 °C (104 °F).
– Tighten the new plug for the ATF check and fill hole. The ATF
level test is now completed.

ATF, Filling
• If no ATF leaks out of the ATF check and fill hole -arrow B-
before the ATF reaches 40 °C (104 °F):
• At 45 °C (113 °F) the ATF inspection plug must be installed
again. Let the transmission cool down and check again.

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– Install the -VAS6262/5- 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.

– Tighten the new plug -arrow B-. The ATF level test is now
completed.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Drain and plug. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check
Plugs”, page 74 .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

7.4 ATF, Draining and Filling

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-
♦ Oil Filler - Jointed Hose - VAS6262/5-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
♦ Refer to ⇒ “7.2 ATF Filling Tools”, page 74
♦ Original 1 liter (1.05 quarts) container
♦ Protective Eyewear
♦ Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves
Requirements
• Follow all applicable disposal regulations.
• The engine is off.
• Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
• Transmission is in “P”.
• The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.

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• The transmission should be at operating temperature to prop‐

erly drain the ATF. Do not start the engine when there is either
very little or no ATF in the transmission.
Draining
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and In‐
stalling .
♦ Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
♦ Center noise insulation, Q5
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

– Open the ATF drain plug -arrow A- and drain the ATF.
– Tighten the drain plug -arrow A- all the way.
ATF, Filling
• The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF with
any other ATF types.
– Use the -VAS6262A- to secure the fluid container as high up
on the vehicle as possible. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the
ATF specification.

– Remove the plug for the ATF check and fill hole -arrow B-.

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– Install the -VAS6262/5- 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.
– Start the engine in “P” position.
– 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 hand-tight.
– Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to
⇒ “7.3 ATF Level, Checking”, page 75 .
• Observe all notes and test requirements for “Checking ATF
level and correcting”.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Drain and plug. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check
Plugs”, page 74 .

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

♦ Hook And Support Tool - 3311-

♦ -3311/1-
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-

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♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-

♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-

♦ Clutch Module Transportation Lock - T40170-

♦ Gearbox Support - T40173-

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♦ Wrench - 21mm - T40263-

♦ Adapter - T40314-

♦ Locating Pins for Steering Box - T40334-

♦ Strut - T40335-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -
VAG1332/14-

♦ Torque Wrench 1410 - VAG1410-

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♦ Engine and Transmission Holder - VAS6095A-

♦ Shop Crane - VAS6100-

♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122-

♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-

♦ Oil Filler - Jointed Hose - VAS6262/5-

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♦ Oil Filler - Adapter 6 - VAS6262/6-

♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAS6362-

♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

♦ Torque Wrench Adapter - VAS6948-

♦ Holding Plate - VW309A-

♦ Not Illustrated:

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38 – Gears, Hydraulic Controls

1 ATF System
Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing”,
page 86
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
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
Removing
– Lower the subframe crossbrace to a maximum of 150 mm, and
at the same time, be careful to not remove the guide link joint
pin from the conical seat. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Crossbrace, Re‐
moving and Installing .
– Remove the transmission support with the transmission
mount. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Assembly
Mounts; Transmission Mount, Removing and Installing .
– Drain the ATF. Refer to
⇒ “7.4 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 78 .
– Free up the wires.
– Remove the bolts from the ATF pan in the sequence
-12 through 1-.
– Remove the ATF oil pan.

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Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
♦ When installing use the complete repair kit.
– Clean the magnets -arrows-.
– Thoroughly clean the sealing surface.

– Install the bolts -1 and 2- by hand until the bolt heads make
contact.
– Tighten the bolts in the specified tightening sequence.
– Fill the ATF. Refer to
⇒ “7.4 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 78 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep.
Gr. 38 ; ATF System .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount;
Overview - Subframe Mount
♦ Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Sub‐
frame; Overview - Subframe .

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2 Mechatronic
Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep.
Gr. 38 ; ATF System .

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39 – Final Drive, Differential

1 Final Drive
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Final Drive”, page 89
⇒ “1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 91

1.1 Overview - Final Drive

1 - Torque Converter
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒
Servicing - 8-Speed Au‐
tomatic Transmission;
Rep. Gr. 32 ; Torque
Converter; Overview -
Torque Converter .
2 - Seal
❑ For the torque converter
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Servic‐
ing - 8-Speed Automatic
Transmission; Rep. Gr.
32 ; Torque Converter;
Torque Converter Seal,
Removing and Instal‐
ling .
3 - Seal
❑ For the left flange shaft
❑ Between the final drive
and the transmission
housing
❑ Replacing. Refer to
⇒ “4.1 Left Seal, Replac‐
ing”, page 107 .
4 - Shim
❑ Behind the taper roller
bearing outer race
5 - Bracket
❑ For the magnet
6 - Bolt
❑ 6 Nm
7 - Magnet
❑ Clean if necessary
8 - Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
9 - Bolt
❑ Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specification and Sequence”“ , page 91 .
❑ There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the correct allocation.
10 - Seal
❑ For the right flange shaft
❑ Replacing. Refer to ⇒ “4.2 Right Seal, Replacing”, page 109 .

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11 - Right Flange Shaft

❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”, page 112 .
12 - Circlip
❑ Always replace
13 - Plug
❑ Tightening Specification. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check Plugs”, page 74 .
❑ For the inspection and fill hole
❑ For the gear oil inside the front final drive
14 - Cover
❑ For the front final drive
❑ Pay attention to the alignment sleeves
15 - Shim
❑ Behind the taper roller bearing outer race
16 - Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
17 - O-Ring
❑ On the front final drive cover
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 91 .
18 - Differential
19 - Transmission
20 - Spring Pin
❑ Always replace after removing
❑ Installation position. Refer to ⇒ Fig. ““Spring Pin Installation Position”“ , page 91 .
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing”, page 30 .
21 - Parking lock lever
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing”, page 30 .
22 - Seal
❑ For the parking lock shaft
❑ Replacing. Refer to ⇒ “1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing”, page 30 .
23 - Gear Carrier
❑ Use the clip -item 27- ⇒ Item 27 (page 90) to attach together with the mount -item 26-
⇒ Item 26 (page 90) to the left flange shaft.
❑ Is identified together as the left flange shaft mounting bracket.
24 - Left Flange Shaft
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “5.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”, page 110 .
25 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm + 60°
❑ Always replace
26 - Bearings
❑ For the left flange shaft
27 - Retainer
❑ For the left flange shaft bearing

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Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specification and Sequence

– Tighten the bolts in the steps in the specified sequence:
Step Bolts Tightening Specification
1. -1 and 2- 5 Nm
2. -3, 4 and 6- 35 Nm
3. -1, 7, 2 and 8- 35 Nm
4. -9, 10 and 11- 47 Nm

Front Final Drive Cooler, Tightening Specification

– Tighten the bolts -3- to 9 Nm.

Spring Pin Installation Position

– Drive in the new spring pin -1- with the narrow side -arrow-
flush.

1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Re‐

moving and Installing
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
Procedure
– Drain the gear oil from front final drive. Refer to
⇒ “2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 98 .
– Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 112 .

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– Remove the bolts for the front final drive cover in the se‐
quence: -11 to 1-.
– Remove the front final drive cover together with the tapered
roller bearing outer race and the shim.
• 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.

– Tighten the front final drive cover bolts.

– Install the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 112 .
– Add gear oil to the transmission after repair. Refer to
⇒ “2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 98 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specification and
Sequence”“ , page 91

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2 Gear Oil
⇒ “2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level”, page 93
⇒ “2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 98

2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level

⇒ “2.1.1 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Front Final Drive, Transmis‐
sion with Separate Oil System”, page 93
⇒ “2.1.2 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Transfer Case, Transmission
with Separated Oil System”, page 94
⇒ “2.1.3 ATF Level, Checking, Transmission with combined Oil
System”, page 96

2.1.1 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Front Final

Drive, Transmission with Separate Oil
System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617/2-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - Adapter 6 - VAS6617/6-
Oil System Characteristics. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Oil Distribution”, page 9 .
Requirements:
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ Always maintain the specified transmission fluid level. The
transmission is very sensitive to overfilling.
♦ Replace the plug for the inspection and fill hole.
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
• Transmission is in “P”.
• The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.
Procedure
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and In‐
stalling .
♦ Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
♦ Center noise insulation, Q5

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– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

– To catch escaping gear oil, place multiple cloths on the sub‐
frame crossbrace.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

– Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the front final drive.
• Specified value: The oil level is correct when the front final
drive is filled to the lower edge of the filler opening.
– Let any excess oil drain.

If the Oil Level in the Front Final Drive Is Not at the Lower Edge
of the Oil Filler Hole:
– Install the -VAS6617/6- with the -VAS6617/2- in the inspection
and fill hole in the front final drive.
– Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the front final drive with gear
oil.
• Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Remove the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any
extra gear oil drain out.

– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the front final drive.
– Remove the cloth from the subframe crossbrace.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Drain and plug. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check
Plugs”, page 74 .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

2.1.2 Gear Oil Level, Checking, Transfer

Case, Transmission with Separated Oil
System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617/2-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - Adapter 6 - VAS6617/6-
Oil System Characteristics. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Oil Distribution”, page 9 .
Requirements:
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .

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♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to

⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ Replace the plug for the inspection and fill hole.
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
• Transmission is in “P”.
• The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.
• The transmission must be still for at least 15 minutes to make
sure the oil settles internally.
Procedure
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.
– To catch escaping gear oil place multiple cloths around the
tunnel crossmember.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

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

housing.
• Specified value: The oil level is correct when the transfer case
is filled to the lower edge of the filler opening.
– Let any excess oil drain.

If the Level in the Transfer Case Does Not Reach the Lower Edge
of the Oil Fill Hole:
– Install the -VAS6617/6- with the -VAS6617/2- in the inspection
and fill hole in the transfer case hand-tight.
– Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the transfer case with gear oil.
• Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.
Tip:
♦ 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 the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any
extra gear oil drain out.

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– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the center differential
housing.
– Remove the cloth from the tunnel crossmember.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Drain and plug. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check
Plugs”, page 74 .

2.1.3 ATF Level, Checking, Transmission with

combined Oil System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617/2-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - Adapter 6 - VAS6617/6-
Oil System Characteristics. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Oil Distribution”, page 9 .
Requirements:
♦ Pay attention to the general repair information. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Pay attention to clean working conditions for the transmission.
Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.
• 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 workshop 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 is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.

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Procedure
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

– 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 oil level is not at the lower edge of the oil filler hole:
– Install the -VAS6617/6- with -VAS6617/2- in the transfer case
check hole -arrow A- hand tight and fill up to the lower edge of
the check hole with gear oil. Do not close the inspection hole.
Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

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

drive check hole hand tight and fill up to the lower edge of the
check hole with gear oil.
– Then fill the front with approximately 1 liter (1.05 quarts) 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
inspection hole.
• 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. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check
Plugs”, page 74 .

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2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling

Oil system characteristics. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Oil Distribution”, page 9 .
⇒ “2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive, Trans‐
mission with Separated Oil System”, page 98
⇒ “2.2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transfer Case, Transmis‐
sion with Separated Oil System”, page 99
⇒ “2.2.3 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transmission with Com‐
bined Oil System”, page 103

2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Fi‐

nal Drive, Transmission with Separated
Oil System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617/2-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - Adapter 6 - VAS6617/6-
Requirements:
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ Follow all applicable disposal regulations.
♦ Replace the drain plug with the gasket.
♦ Replace the plug for the inspection and fill hole.
• The engine is off.
• Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
• Transmission is in “P”.
• The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.
Draining
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and In‐
stalling .
♦ Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
♦ Center noise insulation, Q5
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

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

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Filling and Adjusting

• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (room tempera‐
ture).
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

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

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

and fill hole in the front final drive.
– Connect the - VAS6617- and fill the front final drive with ap‐
proximately 1 liter of gear oil.
• Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.
• A waiting 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 gear oil drain out.

– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the front final drive.
• It is not necessary to check the oil level again at this stage.
– Thoroughly clean the subframe crossbrace.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Drain and plug. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check
Plugs”, page 74 .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

2.2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transfer

Case, Transmission with Separated Oil
System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - Support Tapers - VAS6131/10-3-
from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - VAS6131/10-
♦ Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Adapters - VAS6131/12-1- from
Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - VAS6131/12-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617/2-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - Adapter 6 - VAS6617/6-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038- , (For Q5)
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-

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Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337- Preparing

– Remove the rubber pad -1- from the -T10337- .
– If this is unsuccessful, drill a 10.2 diameter hole in the center
-arrow-.
– In the hole cut M12 threads.
Requirements:
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ Follow all applicable disposal regulations.
♦ Replace the drain plug with the gasket.
♦ Replace the plug for the inspection and fill hole.
• The engine is off.
• Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
• Transmission is in “P”.
• The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.

Draining
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and In‐
stalling .
♦ Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
♦ Rear and center noise insulation, Q5

CAUTION
Risk of Accident Due to Loose Components
– The -VAS6931- may only be used during assembly and must
not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

– Tighten the -VAS6131/10-3- to the -T10337- .

– Place the -VAS6931- as shown on the transmission mount.
– Slightly lift the transmission with the engine and transmission
jack.

A4/A5:
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and nuts -1-, and place the tunnel
crossmember on the -T10337- .

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Q5:
– Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- for the front muffler/
front exhaust pipe/EGR pipe.

– Loosen the left and right clamping sleeve -arrow- and slide
toward the rear.

NOTICE
Incorrect Handling Can Damage the Coupling
– Do not bend the coupling more than 10°.
– Do not load the coupling.

– Push the clamping sleeves toward the rear, lower the front
muffler slightly and tie up with the -T10038- as shown.

– Remove the bolts -arrows-, and place the tunnel crossmember

on the -T10337- .

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All Vehicles:
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

CAUTION
Risk of injury to the eyes by escaping oil.
– Wear protective eyewear.

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

fluid.
– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow B-.
– Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page
64 .
– Install the parking lock emergency release cable. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing
and Installing”, page 26 .

Filling and Adjusting

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

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

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

housing.

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

and fill hole in the transfer case hand-tight.
– Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the transfer case with approx‐
imately 1 liter (1.05 quarts) of gear oil.
• Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.
• 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 the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any
extra gear oil drain out.
• Specified value: The level is correct when the transmission
fluid comes up to the 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.
• It is not necessary to check the oil level again at this stage.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Drain and plug. Refer to
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Drain and Check
Plugs”, page 74 .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .

2.2.3 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transmis‐

sion with Combined Oil System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617/2-
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - Adapter 6 - VAS6617/6-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Protective Eyewear
Requirements:
♦ Pay attention to the general repair information. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Pay attention to clean working conditions for the transmission.
Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
♦ Follow the disposal requirements.
♦ Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.
♦ Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.
Test Conditions:
• 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 workshop 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 is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.

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Draining
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

CAUTION
Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil
– Wear protective eyewear.

– 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-.

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

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

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

drive inspection hole hand tight and fill the front final drive with
approximately 1 liter (1.05 quarts) of gear oil.
• Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.
• A waiting 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 gear oil drain out.
– Install the old plug.

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

housing.

– Install the -VAS6617/6- with -VAS6617/2- in the transfer case

inspection hole -arrow A- hand tight and fill the transfer case
with approximately 1 liter (1.05 quarts) of gear oil.
• Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Wait five minutes.
• 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 the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any
extra gear oil drain out.
– Install the old plug.
– Perform a road test for 10 to 15 minutes.
• The fluid distributes evenly during the road test.
– Check the gear oil level and fill. Refer to
⇒ “2.1.3 ATF Level, Checking, Transmission with combined
Oil System”, page 96 .

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3 Gear Oil Cooler and Lines

⇒ “3.1 Gear Oil Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 106

3.1 Gear Oil Cooler, Removing and Instal‐

ling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Puller - Camshaft Seal - 3240-
♦ Seal Installer - Final Drive/Gearbox - T10139-
Removing
– Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation Removing
and Installing .

– Place a cloth underneath to catch any leaking coolant.

– Disconnect the coolant hoses with -3094- .
– Loosen the clamps -1- and remove the coolant hoses.
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.
– Remove bolt -3-, remove front final drive cooler -4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
♦ Replace the O-rings -2-.
– Check the axle oil level in the front final drive. Refer to
⇒ “2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling”, page 98 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Front Final Drive Cooler, Tightening Specification”“ ,
page 91

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4 Seals
⇒ “4.1 Left Seal, Replacing”, page 107
⇒ “4.2 Right Seal, Replacing”, page 109

4.1 Left Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Puller - Camshaft Seal - 3240-
♦ Seal Installer - Final Drive/Gearbox - T10139-
♦ A defective seal will allow gear oil to enter the transmission
bell housing.
Requirements
♦ General repair instructions. Refer to
⇒ “3.3 General Repair Information”, page 5 .
♦ Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions”, page 4 .
Procedure
– Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to
⇒ “2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
Transmission with Separated Oil System”, page 98 .
– Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 112 .
– 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 shim.
• 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.
• The shim must be the correct size and must not be replaced
by a shim with a different thickness.
– Remove the left flange shaft slightly from the transmission but
do not remove completely. Refer to
⇒ “5.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 110 .

– Position the inner section of the -3240- flush with the outer
section and lock the inner section using the knurled bolt
-arrow-.
– Lubricate the puller threads, position, and using strong pres‐
sure insert the puller - camshaft seal as far as possible in the
seal until the seal turns.
– Turn the -3240- further and at the same time pull until the seal
is removed.
– Tension the -3240- on the flat side in a vise and remove the
seal using pliers.
– Check the seal in the transmission housing for damage and
rework if necessary.
– Clean the running and sealing surface.

– Coat the outer circumference of the seal sealing lip with gear
oil.
• Push the seal onto the thrust piece so that the projecting seal‐
ing lip of seal faces the -T10139- .
– Install the new seal all the way.

– Insert the shim -2- and the outer race -1- for the differential
tapered roller bearing 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.
– Install the left flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “5.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 110 .
– Tighten the front final drive cover bolts. Refer to
⇒ Fig. ““Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specification and
Sequence”“ , page 91 .
– Install the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 112 .
– Fill the transmission fluid and check the level. Refer to
⇒ “2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
Transmission with Separated Oil System”, page 98 .

4.2 Right Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Seal Installer - Flange Shaft - T40163-
♦ Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1-
Removing
• The transmission is installed.
– Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 112 .
– Pry out the flange shaft seal.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
– Lightly oil the outer edge of the new seal.
– Drive in the seal all the way without tilting using the -T40163- .
– Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip halfway with Seal‐
ing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Install the right flange shaft. Refer to
⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”,
page 112 .

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5 Differential
⇒ “5.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”, page 110
⇒ “5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing”, page 112

5.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Instal‐

ling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Sealing Grease. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Removing
• The transmission is installed.
– Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to
⇒ “2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
Transmission with Separated Oil System”, page 98 .
– Remove the left drive axle. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and
Installing .
– Vehicle with fixed ATF lines: remove the ATF cooler. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 71 .
– Vehicle with ATF hose lines: unscrew the ATF cooler and push
to the side. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 71 .
– Remove the left shock absorber fork. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Suspension, Upper Control
Arm; Tower Brace, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the bolts -arrows- from the flange shaft mounting
bracket.

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

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– To avoid damaging the seal, support and guide the flange

shaft -arrow- out of the opening in the transmission.

– Remove the left flange shaft -2- from the transmission in di‐
rection of -arrow A-.
• Do not damage the seal -arrow 3-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
♦ Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after
removing them.

– To avoid damaging the seal, support and guide the flange

shaft -arrow- when installing through the opening in the trans‐
mission.

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– Slide the left flange shaft -2- into the transmission in direction
of -arrow B-. When doing this, insert the flange shaft centrally
into the seal on the front differential -arrow 3-.
• Do not damage the seal -arrow 3-.
– Install the shock absorber fork. Refer to ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Suspension, Upper Control
Arm; Shock Absorber Fork, Removing and Installing .
– Install the ATF cooler. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 71 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Final Drive”, page 89
♦ Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive
Axle; Overview - Drive Axle .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive
Axle; Drive Axle Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .

5.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Circlip Pliers - VAS5503A-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Slide Hammer Set - VW771- with Slide Hammer Set - Pin -
VW771/43- and Spindle - VW771/45- for M14 threads
♦ Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1-
Removing
– Remove the right drive axle. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and
Installing .
– Remove the right drive axle heat shield. Refer to ⇒ Suspen‐
sion, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle
Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .
– Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.
– Versions with M12 threads: place the -VW771- with -
VW771/43- on the flange shaft, as shown.

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– Versions with M14 threads: place the -VW771- with -

VW771/43- and -VW771/45- on the flange shaft, as shown:
– Remove flange shaft.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
• Replace the circlip after removal.
– Insert the circlip -1- with the -VAS5503A- .
– Check the right flange shaft seal for damage and replace if
necessary. Refer to ⇒ “4.2 Right Seal, Replacing”, page 109 .
– Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip halfway with Seal‐
ing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Insert the right flange shaft.
– Fill the transmission fluid and check the level. Refer to
⇒ “2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
Transmission with Separated Oil System”, page 98 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Final Drive”, page 89
♦ Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive
Axle; Overview - Drive Axle .
♦ Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive
Axle; Drive Axle Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .

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6 Self-Locking Center Differential

Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep.
Gr. 39 ; Self-Locking Center Differential .

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7 Transmission Control
⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Transmission Control”,
page 115

7.1 Component Location Overview - Transmission Control

1 - Instrument Cluster
❑ With Instrument Cluster
Control Module - J285-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒
Electrical Equipment;
Rep. Gr. 90 ; Instrument
Cluster Overview - In‐
strument Cluster .
2 - Brake Lamp Switch - F-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒
Brake System; Rep. Gr.
47 ; Brake Booster/
Brake Master Cylinder;
Overview - Brake Boos‐
ter/Brake Master Cylin‐
der
3 - Mechatronic
❑ With hydraulic pulse
memory
❑ The following compo‐
nents are integrated in
the Mechatronic:
♦ Transmission Control Mod‐
ule - J217-
♦ Solenoid Valve 1 - N88-
♦ Automatic Transmission
Pressure Regulating Valve
1 - N215-
♦ Automatic Transmission
Pressure Regulating Valve
2 - N216-
♦ Automatic Transmission
Pressure Regulating Valve
3 - N217-
♦ Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 4 - N218-
♦ Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 5 - N233-
♦ Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 6 - N371-
♦ Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 7 - N443-
♦ Accumulator Solenoid - N485-
♦ Parking Lock Solenoid - N486-
♦ Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor - G93-
♦ Transmission Input Speed Sensor - G182-
♦ Transmission Output Speed Sensor - G195-
♦ Temperature Sensor In Control Module - G510-
♦ Parking Lock Sensor - G747-

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❑ The components cannot be replaced separately if faulty.

❑ OBD checks all components.
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ Servicing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr. 38 ; Torque Converter;
Overview - Torque Converter .
4 - Shift Mechanism
❑ The following components are integrated in the selector mechanism:
♦ Selector Lever - E313-
♦ Selector Lever Position Sensor - G727-
♦ Transverse Selector Lever Lock Sensor - G868-
♦ Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module - J587-
♦ Shift Lock Solenoid - N110-
♦ Transverse Selector Lever Lock Motor - V577-
❑ The components cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 13 .
5 - Selector Lever Handle
❑ The following components are integrated in the selector mechanism:
♦ Selector Lever Release Button - E681-
♦ Parking Lock Button - E816-
❑ The components cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism”, page 13 .
6 - Selector Lever Transmission Range Display - Y5-
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps; Component Location
Overview - Lamps in Center Console .
7 - Kick Down Switch
❑ A specific value from accelerator pedal module with the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor - G79- /
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 - G185- is stored in the engine control module.
❑ Accelerator Pedal Module, Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ Fuel Supply System; Rep. Gr. 20 ;
Accelerator Mechanism; Accelerator Pedal Module with Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor G79/G185,
Removing and Installing .

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8 Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Press Piece - Front Control Arm - 2040-

♦ Puller - Camshaft Seal - 3240-

♦ Bearing Installer - Carrier Bearing - 3350-

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-

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♦ Seal Installer - Final Drive/Gearbox - T10139-

♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-

♦ Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143/1-

♦ -T20143/1-
♦ Seal Installer - Flange Shaft - T40163-

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♦ Seal Installer - Output Shaft - T40239-

♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-

♦ Circlip Pliers - VAS5503A-

♦ Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - VAS6131/10-

♦ Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - Support Tapers - VAS6131/10-3-

♦ Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Adapters - VAS6131/12-1- from
Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - VAS6131/12- , not illustrated

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♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-

♦ -VAS6617/2-
♦ -VAS6617/6-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-

♦ Press Plate - VW401-

♦ Press Plate - VW402-

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♦ Press Piece - Rod - VW409-

♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW412-

♦ Press Piece - 60mm - VW415A-

♦ Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter - VW432-

♦ Slide Hammer Set - VW771-

♦ Slide Hammer Set - Pin - VW771/43-

♦ Spindle - VW771/45-

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9 Revision History
DRUCK NUMBER: A005A014421
Fac‐ Edit Job Fee Notes Quality
tory Edi‐ Type dba Checke
Edi‐ tion ck d By
tion

07.2 08/1 Fac‐ N/A Performed Factory update. Juan S.

018 7/20 tory
18 Up‐
date
05.2 04/1 Fac‐ 133 Performed Factory update. Juan S.
017 8/20 tory 156 Selector Mechanism, Re‐
18 Up‐ 7 moving and Installing, link
date fixed.
11.2 08/2 Link N/A Link Checking for F5 Eric P.
016 2/20 Chec
17 king
11.2 07/0 Link N/A Link Checking for FY Eric P.
0016 7/20 Chec
17 king
11.2 01/0 Fac‐ N/A Performed Factory update Juan S.
016 9/20 tory
17 Up‐
date
07.2 11/0 New N/A Juan S.
016 7/20 Laun
16 ch

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