Removal & Installation - A/t (01v - with 1.8l & 2.8l) Audi A4 B5

APPLICATION

TRANSAXLE APPLICATION

TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) transaxle type is cast into transaxle case above left output shaft flange. Transaxle code and build date are located on front top of transaxle case. (Scheme 85) Transaxle code is also on vehicle data label.

Scheme 85

Audi 01V Pan Gasket. Scheme 86

BATTERY DISCONNECT PROCEDURES

Note. When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle.

Before beginning repairs on electrical system

1. Obtain anti-theft radio security code.
2. Switch off all electrical consumers.
3. Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
4. Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.

After reconnecting vehicle battery

1. Re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio
2. Check operation of clock and power windows. See «Power Window Control Module»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-28l__power-window-control-module) .

Power Window Control Module

If battery is disconnected, window control module loses its memory of current position and automatic up/down function. To reset

1. Switch ignition on.
2. Lift window switch up to run power windows up to stop.
3. Operate all window lifters again for at least 1 second in "close" position to activate automatic up/down function.
4. Press window switch briefly.
5. Selected side window must automatically run to bottom stop.

Removal (1.8L)

Note. The following procedure is given assuming the transmission has been removed or the engine has been removed for servicing.

1. Mark the position of the drive plate (A/T), also marking the positions of the washer (1) and the shim (2) between the drive plate and the crankshaft flange. (Scheme 87) Loosen the bolts in a cross pattern and remove drive plate or flywheel.

Scheme 87

Scheme 88

1. Install driveplate or flywheel. (Scheme 87) Using 3 of the old bolts inserted into flange, evenly spaced torque to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) Check dimension "A" at 3 points. Specification is approximately 12.3 mm (0.484 INCHES). (Scheme 89)
2. If specification is incorrect, replace shim to obtain proper dimension. Once specification is attained: install NEW bolts and torque in a criss-cross pattern to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) and 1/4 turn (90°) further (Additional 1/4 turn can be done in several steps).

Scheme 89

Removal (2.8)

Note. The following procedure is given assuming the transmission has been removed or the engine has been removed for servicing.

1. Holding drive plate stationary, remove drive plate bolts. Manufacturer requires using NEW drive plate bolts on installation.
2. BEFORE removing shims and drive plate, note installed position for reassembly reference. see scheme 6 Mark drive plate and shims for reference.

1. Install drive plate and shims in original locations. Install OLD bolts into flange. Check dimension "A" at 3 evenly space points. Find average of readings. Specification should be approximately 12.3 mm (0.484". see scheme 7 If specification is not correct, different size shims are available from manufacturer to obtain correct clearance.
2. When correct shim size is installed, install NEW drive plate bolts. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-28l__torque-specifications).

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1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On 6-cylinder models, remove engine cover (arrows). (Scheme 90)
2. On all models, remove cover above air filter housing. Remove air guide (1) between air filter housing and lock carrier. Disconnect connector for evaporative emission canister purge regulator valve (2), and remove valve from bracket. Disconnect connector (3) at mass airflow sensor. (Scheme 91)
3. Remove intake air duct (4) from intake manifold. Remove upper part of air filter housing (5). (Scheme 91) Unbolt engine coolant expansion tank and lay aside. Remove oxygen sensors from front exhaust pipes (left and right). Remove upper securing nuts from front exhaust pipes (left and right).
4. On 6-cylinder models, assemble both Engine Support Adapters (10-222A/3) for front and rear spindles on support bar. Set Engine Support Bridge (10-222A) onto fender mounting flanges using Brackets (10-222A/1). (Scheme 92)
5. Hang both spindles on adapters. Secure engine to spindles. To do so, additionally use a shackle (1) at rear side of engine to avoid damage. (Scheme 92)
6. On 4-cylinder models, disconnect connector (A) from bracket (B). (Scheme 93) Mount Adapter (10-222A/3) for spindle at front of support. Install Engine Support Bridge (10-222A) with Brackets (10-222A/1) and support engine/transaxle in this position. (Scheme 94)
7. On all models, take up weight of engine/transaxle assembly on spindles. Tighten rear spindle less, to enable later lowering at rear. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove noise insulation tray. (Scheme 95)
8. Remove left and right heat shields for drive axles (arrows). (Scheme 96) Disconnect drive axles from transaxle drive flanges.
9. Disconnect engine speed (RPM) sensor (arrow B) from transaxle at front left (if installed). Remove connector for speedometer speed sensor (arrow A) from transaxle. (Scheme 97)
10. Remove noise insulation tray bracket (1). Swing securing lever (4), and disconnect connector for transaxle wiring harness. Disconnect connector wire (2) for multifunction switch. Unbolt bracket (3) for harness connector. (Scheme 98)
11. On 6-cylinder models, unclip vent hose for alternator (1). Unbolt bracket for ATF line (2) at oil pan. (Scheme 99) Separate ATF lines (1) to ATF cooler. Plug ATF lines with clean plug. Unbolt bracket for ATF line (3). Remove transaxle side starter bolt (2). (Scheme 100)
12. On 4-cylinder models, remove bolt (12) to separate bracket for ATF line (11) from engine. Remove bolt (1). Pull off lines (2) and (3) from transaxle. (Scheme 101) Plug lines and openings at transaxle with clean plugs. Lay ATF lines aside so they are not damaged.
13. On all models, remove starter. See appropriate STARTER article in ENGINE.
14. Remove torque converter from drive plate by removing 3 hex or Torx bolts. (Scheme 102) Turn crankshaft an additional 1/3 turn for each bolt.
15. On AWD models, remove heat shield (A) above drive shaft. Remove rear part of exhaust system, if necessary. Remove heat shield (B) for drive shaft from cover for differential (arrows). (Scheme 103) Unbolt drive shaft from transaxle and hang or support. (Scheme 104)
16. On all models, position Transaxle Support (3282). Use Adjusting Plate (3282/19) to position transaxle support on transaxle. Symbols on adjusting plate indicate necessary mounts, and arrow points toward front of vehicle. (Scheme 105)
17. Move Transaxle Jack (VAG 1383A) with Transaxle Support (3282) under transaxle and support transaxle. Align adjusting plate parallel to transaxle. Secure transaxle on Transaxle Support (3282) using bolt (A). (Scheme 106) AWD transaxle is supported at same positions as FWD transaxle.
18. On both sides of transmission, remove heat shield (C). (Scheme 107)and (Scheme 108). Remove bolts (A), and remove heat shield (D).
19. Remove transmission supports (E). (Scheme 109) Items (C and B) are not installed on vehicles with hydraulic transmission bearing (H), because bolt (G) is threaded directly into transmission bearing (mount).
20. Unbolt multifunction switch (arrows) for protection against damage and expose wiring harness. (Scheme 110)
21. Mark position of mounting bracket for selector lever cable to transaxle housing for installation reference. Unbolt mounting bracket (arrows). (Scheme 111)
22. If installed, press off securing brace (arrow) at end of selector lever cable. (Scheme 112) Pry off selector lever cable from lever/shift rod (arrow). (Scheme 113) Remove upper connecting bolts for engine/transaxle assembly.
23. Before loosening subframe, ensure holes (1) and (2) align on both sides of vehicle using Mandrel (3393). see scheme 32
24. Remove bolts (1 and 2) at rear of subframe on both sides of vehicle. see scheme 34 Completely remove bolts (5) at front of subframe on both sides of vehicle.
25. Slightly lower engine/transmission subframe at rear above hoist (V.A.G. 1383A). Remove front exhaust pipes. Remove remaining connection bolts for engine/transmission. Press transmission off engine, while pressing torque converter out of drive plate. Press torque converter against ATF pump (arrow). see scheme 35
26. Rotate transmission (arrow) and carefully move into position between subframe and vehicle floor. see scheme 33 Lower transmission. Secure converter so it does not fall out.

1. To install transaxle, reverse removal procedure. Prior to installing transaxle: Ensure dowel sleeves are seated correctly on engine housing. If dowel sleeves get stuck in transaxle housing, they must be removed and NEW dowel sleeves must be installed on engine. Ensure torque converter has been correctly inserted in transaxle. Before installing a replacement transaxle, first clean ATF cooler and ATF lines. See «SERVICING - A/T (01V - WITH 1.8L, 2.7L & 2.8L»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at-01v-with-18l-27l-28l). On vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, clean threads in drive shaft flange.
2. Press and rotate torque converter by hand until recess of torque converter hub engages in coupling plate of pump gear and torque converter is felt to slip in to proper position. Using depth gauge, measure converter installed distance. If converter is correctly positioned, distance between faces of threaded hole at torque converter and contact surface of converter housing of transaxle is approximately 0.91" (23 mm). If converter is not correctly positioned, distance is approximately 0.43" (11 mm). see scheme 36
3. Place transaxle on Transaxle Support (3282). Secure transaxle on transaxle support using bolt (A). (Scheme 106) AWD transaxle is supported at same positions as FWD transaxle. Move transaxle into position between lowered subframe and vehicle floor. During this procedure, subframe is lowered approximately 5.91" (150 mm) at rear. see scheme 33 Properly align transaxle to engine.
4. Press lever/shift rod (2) at transaxle completely toward rear until park lock is engaged. Shift selector lever into "P" position and carefully press up ball head of selector lever cable on lever/shift rod (2) using a pair of pliers. (Scheme 112)
5. If installed, place intermediate plate onto bushings. Ensure torque converter is still properly installed and has not slid out of converter housing toward front. Torque converter must be easily turned by hand without much force. If torque converter is difficult to move repeat step 2.
6. On all models, install connecting bolts for engine/transaxle assembly. Install multifunction switch. (Scheme 110)
7. Slightly raise engine/transaxle assembly at rear using Transaxle Jack (VAG 1383A). Install remaining connecting bolts for engine/transaxle assembly. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-28l__torque-specifications). Install front exhaust pipes.
8. Install subframe. Tighten bolts in sequence and note subframe alignment with hole. see scheme 32 Tighten subframe bolts in following order: Tighten bolts (2 and 5) to 81 ft. lbs (110 N.m) plus an additional 90° turn. Tighten bolts (6) to 55 ft. lbs (75 N.m). Tighten bolts (1) to 17 ft. lbs (23 N.m). Tighten nuts (3 and 4) to 30 ft. lbs (40 N.m). see scheme 34
9. If holes (1) and (2) did align before loosening subframe assembly, vehicle does not need alignment. If holes (1) and (2) did not align before loosening subframe assembly, vehicle must be aligned. see scheme 32 For alignment procedures, see «SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures) article in SUSPENSION.
10. Install transmission heat shields and supports at left and right with transmission bearing. (Scheme 107), (Scheme 108) and (Scheme 109). Tighten bolts to specification.
11. Remove bolt (A) after transaxle is bolted to engine. Apply corrosion protection to contact surface between bolt (A) and oil pan. (Scheme 106) Bolt torque converter to drive plate using hex or Torx bolts. (Scheme 102) Turn crankshaft an additional 1/3 turn for each bolt.
12. Install starter. Install ATF lines to engine/transaxle assembly. Install bracket for ATF line. Slightly raise engine/transaxle assembly at rear using Transaxle Jack (VAG 1383A).
13. Install engine speed (RPM) sensor and bolt (arrow B) at front left of transaxle (if equipped). Connect connector for speedometer speed sensor. (Scheme 97)
14. Bolt drive axle shafts to transaxle flanges. Install bolts at mounting bracket of selector lever cable. (Scheme 111) Install selector lever cable and adjust if necessary. See «SERVICING - A/T (01V - WITH 1.8L, 2.7L & 2.8L»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at-01v-with-18l-27l-28l) article.
15. Connect connector of multifunction switch (2). (Scheme 98) Connect connector for transaxle wiring harness and secure using securing lever (4). Install noise insulation tray bracket (1). Install bracket (3) for harness connector. Install shielding plate/selector lever cable.
16. On AWD models, replace gaskets on drive flanges. Adhesive surface must be free of grease. Bolt drive shaft to transaxle flange using NEW bolts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-28l__torque-specifications). To prevent imbalance, drive shaft flanges and rear final drive flanges must be installed so that factory color markings or marking which were made afterward, are aligned.
17. Bolt heat shield (B) for drive shaft to differential cover (arrows). Install heat shield (A) above drive shaft. (Scheme 103) On all models, install noise insulation tray. Install front wheels (if removed).
18. Adjust selector lever cable, check fluid level in final drive and check ATF level and adjust as necessary. See «SERVICING - A/T (01V - WITH 1.8L, 2.7L & 2.8L»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at-01v-with-18l-27l-28l) article. Connect battery ground. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT PROCEDURES»(/audi/a4/b5-1994-1999/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-28l__battery-disconnect-procedures).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. Engine-to-transaxle tightening torques are valid only for nuts and bolts that are lightly greased, oiled, covered with a thin coat of phosphate or blackened. Other lubricants are permitted (e.g. engine oil or transaxle fluid); however, they may not contain graphite. Do not use any degreased parts.

TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4-CYLINDER ENGINE)

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Note. Engine-to-transaxle tightening torques are valid only for nuts and bolts that are lightly greased, oiled, covered with a thin coat of phosphate or blackened. Other lubricants are permitted (e.g. engine oil or transaxle fluid); however, they may not contain graphite. Do not use any degreased parts.

TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (6-CYLINDER ENGINE)

Scheme 113

See also:
• SERVICING - A/T (01V - WITH 1.8L, 2.7L & 2.8L
• SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
• Power Window Control Module
• TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
• BATTERY DISCONNECT PROCEDURES