Removal & Installation - A/t (01v - with 1.8l & 3.0l) Audi A4 B6

APPLICATION

TRANSAXLE APPLICATION

TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

Transmission code letters are given on type plate at bottom of transmission (arrow). (Scheme 62)

The transmission code letters are also listed on the vehicle data plates.

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Removal (1.8L)

Secure counterhold VW 558 to driver plate using hex bolt M8 x 45. Place two M10 hex nuts between counterhold and drive plate.

Mark position of drive plate relative to engine. Unbolt drive plate.

1. Locate drive plate with shim -2- and packing plate -1-. (Scheme 64) Lug -arrow- must face toward torque converter.
2. Insert at least 3 old securing bolts and tighten to 30 Nm.
3. Perform measurement by passing sliding calliper with depth gauge through hole used for securing converter. (Scheme 65) Specification: 18.9-20.5 mm.
4. If measured value exceeds specification, remove drive plate again and correct value by installing with/without shim -2-. Tighten bolts to 30 Nm again.
5. Measure distance again.
6. If measured value matches specification, install new bolts and tighten. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b6-2000-2006/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-30l__torque-specifications).

Removal (3.0L)

Note. Transmission is removed.

1. Turn crankshaft via center bolt of toothed belt gear in direction of engine rotation to TDC Cyl. 3 marking.
2. If installed, disconnect electrical harness connector at after-run coolant pump.
3. Unscrew sealing plug of TDC mark at cylinder block.
4. Thread T40026 locking pin into the hole of the removed sealing plug and tighten.
5. Mark drive plate to engine. Remove drive plate.

1. Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following: Drive plate is bolted to the crankshaft with a centering bushing (arrow). (Scheme 66)
2. Replace bolts and tighten. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b6-2000-2006/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-30l__torque-specifications). Remove T10026 alignment bolt and thread sealing plug of TDC marking with new O-ring into cylinder block.

TRANSAXLE

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.

Note. In the following procedures, letters and numbers in parenthesis are shown in illustrations.

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1. Turn ignition off and disconnect negative battery cable. Remove cover (1) in engine compartment (left side). (Scheme 67) Remove cover (1) in engine compartment (right side). (Scheme 68) Remove engine cover (arrows). (Scheme 69) Remove intake air duct from intake manifold.
2. Disconnect evaporative canister purge regulator valve (1). Remove bolts (arrows) and remove intake air guide (2). (Scheme 70) Fit Support Bar (10-222A) together with Supports (10-222 A/1) and Adapters (10-222 A/3). (Scheme 71) Secure spindles to engine. To do so, additionally use a Shackle (10-222 A/12) at the front side of the engine to avoid damage. Take up weight of engine/transaxle assembly on spindles. Loosen front wheel bolts. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels.
3. Remove noise insulation tray. (Scheme 72) Remove front exhaust system with catalytic converter. Loosen bolts securing front exhaust pipe to catalytic converter, accessible from above. Remove left and right heat shields for drive axles (arrows). (Scheme 73) Third bolt is not visible in illustration. Disconnect drive axles from transaxle drive flanges and secure to the side.
4. Remove noise insulation tray bracket (1). Disconnect connector wire (2) for multifunction switch. Swing securing lever (3), and disconnect connector for transaxle wiring harness. Cut cable ties (4) for wiring harness. (Scheme 74) Ensure multifunction switch wiring harness is not damaged.
5. Disconnect engine speed (RPM) sensor (arrow B) from transaxle at front left. Remove connector for speedometer speed sensor (arrow A) from transaxle. (Scheme 75) Unscrew nut (2) for clamp securing ATF lines. (Scheme 76) Place drain pan under ATF lines. Always clean ATF line/transaxle connections.
6. Mark ATF line locations if color markings are not present. Disconnect ATF lines. (Scheme 77) Plug ATF lines with clean plugs.
7. On all models, remove starter. To remove starter on 4-cylinder models with auxiliary heater, remove bolts for exhaust pipe of stationary/auxiliary heater at noise insulation tray (if necessary).
8. On all models, disconnect wire from starter terminal by removing nut (2). Disconnect harness connector (1) from starter terminal. Unbolt starter bracket on cylinder block (3) and on starter. Unbolt wiring clamp (4). (Scheme 78) Remove starter mounting bolts (1 and 2). Remove starter from below. (Scheme 79)
9. To remove starter on 6-cylinder models, remove generator. Disconnect wire from starter terminal by removing nut (2). Disconnect harness connector from starter terminal (1). Detach heat shield (3) from solenoid switch. Remove starter mounting bolts (arrows), and remove starter. (Scheme 80)
10. On all models, remove torque converter from drive plate by removing 3 nuts. (Scheme 81) Turn crankshaft an additional 1/3 turn for each nut.
11. On AWD models, remove heat shield (arrows) for drive shaft at transaxle. (Scheme 82) Unbolt drive shaft from transaxle and hang, or support. (Scheme 83)
12. On all models, remove shielding plate/selector lever cable (if equipped). Mark position of mounting bracket for selector lever cable to transaxle housing for installation reference. Unbolt mounting bracket (arrows). (Scheme 84)
13. Remove right bonded rubber mount protective plate (1) on transaxle support. Remove right transaxle support (3) with bonded rubber mount (2). (Scheme 85) Remove left transaxle support with bonded rubber mount.
14. Pry off selector lever cable from lever/shift rod (arrow). (Scheme 86) Unbolt multifunction switch (arrows) for protection against damage and expose wiring harness. (Scheme 87)
15. Position Transaxle Support (3282). Use Adjusting Plate (3282/19) to position transaxle support on transaxle. The symbols on the adjusting plate indicate the necessary mounts, and the arrow points toward front of vehicle. (Scheme 88)
16. 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 89) Fill space between gearbox support and sump with washers as needed. AWD transaxle is supported at the same positions as the FWD transaxle.
17. Unclip retaining clip for coupling rods (1) of left front level control system sensor from left front control arm. (Scheme 90) On 6-cylinder models, unbolt bolts (arrows) for stop/torque support (1). (Scheme 91) On all models, mark installation position for threaded assemblies (1) and positioning sleeves (2). Remove nuts (1) on left and right engine mounts. (Scheme 92)
18. On all models, before loosening the subframe, ensure holes (1) and (2) align on both sides of vehicle using Mandrel (3393). (Scheme 93)
19. Remove bolts (1) and (2) at rear of subframe on both sides of vehicle. Remove bolts (3) at front of subframe on both sides of vehicle. Loosen each bolt (4) (2 on each side of vehicle) 3 full turns. (Scheme 94) Remove lower connecting bolts for engine/transaxle assembly.
20. Lower engine/transaxle subframe by turning the spindles about 4 turns. To do this, use Support (VAS 5058). Lower engine/transaxle assembly by turning spindles in turn, 2 turns at a time. At the same time, lower engine/transaxle subframe using Transaxle Jack (VAG 1383 A). An assistant may be necessary to perform this procedure.
21. Remove upper connecting bolts for engine/transaxle assembly. Press transaxle off engine, while pressing torque converter out of drive plate. Press torque converter against the ATF pump (arrow). see scheme 34 Lower transaxle. Secure converter so it does not fall out.

Note. Prior to installing transaxle, ensure dowel sleeves are seated correctly on the engine housing. If the dowel sleeves get stuck in the transaxle housing, they must be removed and NEW dowel sleeves must be installed on the engine. Ensure torque converter has been correctly inserted in transaxle. Before installing a replacement transaxle, first clean the ATF cooler and ATF lines.

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1. To install transaxle, reverse removal procedure. Place transaxle on Transaxle Support (3282). Secure transaxle on transaxle support using bolt (A). (Scheme 89) AWD transaxle is supported at the same positions as the FWD transaxle.
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 the converter is correctly positioned, the distance between the faces of the threaded hole at torque converter and contact surface of the converter housing of transaxle is about.91" (23 mm). If the converter is not correctly positioned, the distance is about.43" (11 mm). see scheme 35
3. Position transaxle for installation. Check if torque converter is still properly installed and has not slid out of the converter housing. It must be possible to easily turn torque converter by hand without much force. Install transaxle to engine.
4. Tighten one engine/transaxle connecting bolt at either side by hand. Ensure wires do not get pinched as transaxle is secured against engine. Install torque converter to drive plate using nuts. (Scheme 81) Turn crankshaft an additional 1/3 turn for each nut. Insert top engine/transaxle connecting bolts and tighten to specification.
5. Raise engine/transaxle subframe by turning the spindles about 4 turns. To do this, use Support (VAS 5058). Raise engine/transaxle assembly by turning spindles in turn, 2 turns at a time. At the same time, raise engine/transaxle subframe using Transaxle Jack (VAG 1383 A). An assistant may be necessary to perform this procedure. Insert remaining engine/transaxle connecting bolts and tighten to specification.
6. Install subframe. Tighten bolts to specification and note subframe alignment with hole. (Scheme 93)
7. If holes (1) and (2) did not align before loosening subframe assembly, the vehicle must be aligned. (Scheme 93) Install subframe assembly using bolts originally removed. These bolts must be replaced following wheel alignment. When doing this, tighten original bolts only to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b6-2000-2006/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-30l__torque-specifications).
8. If holes (1) and (2) did align before loosening subframe assembly, the vehicle does not need alignment. (Scheme 93) Install subframe assembly with NEW bolts. Observe tightening sequence.
9. Install right bonded rubber mount protective plate (1) on transaxle support. Install right transaxle support (3) with bonded rubber mount (2). (Scheme 85) Install left transaxle support with bonded rubber mount. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b6-2000-2006/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-30l__torque-specifications).
10. Screw on lower nuts (1) on left and right engine mounts. see scheme 36 On 6-cylinder models, bolt on stop/torque support (1). (Scheme 91) On all models, attach retaining clip for coupling rods (1) of left front level control system sensor at front control arm. (Scheme 90)
11. Remove bolt (A) after transaxle is bolted to engine. Apply corrosion protection to contact surface between bolt (A) and oil pan. (Scheme 89)
12. Press the lever/shift rod (2) at transaxle fully forward until park lock is engaged. Shift selector lever into "S" position and carefully press up ball head of selector lever cable (1) on lever/shift rod (2) using a pair of pliers. see scheme 37 Do not deform lever/shift rod when pressing up or selector lever cable cannot be precisely adjusted.
13. Install bolts (arrows) at mounting bracket of selector lever cable to transaxle housing at mark made for installation reference. Install shielding plate/selector lever cable (if equipped). (Scheme 84)
14. Install multifunction switch. (Scheme 87) On AWD models, bolt drive shaft to transaxle flange. Install heat shield for drive shaft to transaxle (arrows). (Scheme 82)
15. On all models, install starter. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b6-2000-2006/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-30l__torque-specifications). Connect ATF lines to marked locations if color markings are not present. (Scheme 77) Install nut (2) for clamp securing ATF lines. (Scheme 76)
16. Install engine speed (RPM) sensor and bolt (arrow B) at front left of transaxle (if equipped). Connect connector for speedometer speed sensor (arrow A) at transaxle. (Scheme 75)
17. Connect connector of multifunction switch (2). Connect connector for transaxle wiring harness and secure using securing lever (3). Install noise insulation tray bracket (1). Install cable ties (4) for wiring harness. (Scheme 74)
18. Install drive axles to transaxle flanges. Install heat shield (A) above drive axles. Third bolt is not visible in illustration. (Scheme 73) Install front exhaust system with catalytic converter. Install noise insulation tray. Install front wheels.
19. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/audi/a4/b6-2000-2006/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at-01v-with-18l-30l__torque-specifications). Install selector lever cable and adjust if necessary. Check fluid level in final drive of transaxle. Check ATF level and adjust as necessary. See appropriate SERVICING article. Install engine covers.
20. Install remaining engine-to-transaxle bolts and tighten to specification. See appropriate TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. For bolt locations see scheme 38- see scheme 39. Some bolts may also have a bracket or a ground connection attached. TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4-CYLINDER ENGINE) Bolt No. Bolt Size Ft. Lbs. (N.m) 01V (1) 1 M 12 X 67 48 (65) 2 (2) M 12 X 110 48 (65) 3 M 12 X 90 48 (65) 4 (3) M 10 X 60 33 (45) 5 M 10 X 45 33 (45) 6 (2) M 12 X 67 48 (65) (1) For bolt locations see scheme 38 Dowel sleeves for alignment are at locations "A". (2) With bracket. (3) With nut. TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (6-CYLINDER ENGINE) Bolt No. Bolt Size Ft. Lbs. (N.m) 01V (1) 1 M 10 X 60 33 (45) 2 M 10 X 90 48 (65) 3 M 12 X 110 48 (65) 4 M 10 X 80 48 (65) 5 M 12 X 90 48 (65) 6 M 12 X 90 48 (65) 7 M 10 X 100 33 (45) 8 M 12 X 90 48 (65) 9 (2) M 10 X 70 33 (45) 10 M 10 X 60 33 (45) 11 M 10 X 60 33 (45) (1) For bolt locations see scheme 39 Dowel sleeves for alignment are at locations "A". (2) With nut.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

See also:
• TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS