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3.2l - Crankshaft, Cylinder Block - Engine Code(s): Cala (coupe) (as of 11.2007) Audi A5 I

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Scheme 1

Scheme 1: RIBBED BELT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Ribbed belt Check for wear Before removing, mark direction of rotation using chalk or a felt-tip pen. Removing and installing, refer to «RIBBED BELT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007) . Do not kink When installing, make sure it is seated correctly on pulleys
  2. Bolt Replace 20 Nm + an additional 90° turn
  3. Generator Removing and installing, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-starter-generator-cruise-control-coupe)
  4. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-starter-generator-cruise-control-coupe)
  5. Idler pulley cover
  6. Idler pulley 40 Nm
  7. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «COOLANT PUMP, THERMOSTAT AND CONNECTING PIECE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007) .
  8. Pulley, coolant pump
  9. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «COOLANT PUMP, THERMOSTAT AND CONNECTING PIECE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007) .
  10. Coolant pump Removing and installing, refer to «COOLANT PUMP»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__coolant-pump) .
  11. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-coupe)
  12. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-coupe)
  13. Bracket, power steering pump
  14. Slide bushing
  15. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-coupe)
  16. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-coupe)
  17. Power steering pump Removing and installing, refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-coupe)
  18. Pulley, power steering pump Removing and installing, refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-coupe)
  19. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-coupe)
  20. Tensioner element Removing and installing, refer to «RIBBED BELT TENSIONER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007) . 40 Nm
  21. Bracket, air conditioning compressor Be careful of alignment bushings when installing
  22. Bolt 20 Nm
  23. Air conditioner compressor Do not remove or disconnect refrigerant lines Removing and installing, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning-coupe-2-of-2) Be careful of alignment sleeves and alignment bushing when installing
  24. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning-coupe-2-of-2)
  25. Alignment bushing 2 pieces
  26. Tensioner cover
  27. Vibration damper With pulley Installation is only possible in one position because of offset holes Removing and installing, refer to «VIBRATION DAMPER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007) .

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Tighten bolts -arrows- in a diagonal sequence in stages to 9 Nm.

DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. To perform assembly work, secure the engine using the V6 FSI engine holder VAS 6095/1-5 on engine and transmission holder VAS 6095 ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Drive plate With bearing flange Check running surfaces on bearing flange and clutch module holes for cracks and signs of wear. Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVE PLATE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__drive-plate) .
  2. Bolt Replace 60 Nm + an additional 90° turn
  3. Needle bearing Only for vehicles with a manual transmission Installation position: Closed side faces engine Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVE PLATE NEEDLE BEARING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__drive-plate-needle-bearing) .
  4. Sensor wheel For engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28
  5. Crankshaft
  6. Fitting pin
  7. Crankshaft seal, drive plate side Replacing, refer to «CRANKSHAFT SEAL, DRIVE PLATE SIDE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__crankshaft-seal-drive-plate-side) .

CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. To perform assembly work, secure engine using V6 FSI engine holder VAS 6095/1-5 on engine and transmission holder VAS 6095 ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Sealing flange, belt pulley side Removing and installing, refer to «SEALING FLANGE AND CRANKSHAFT SEAL, BELT PULLEY SIDE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__sealing-flange-and-crankshaft-seal-belt).
  2. Bolt Tightening specifications (Scheme 2)
  3. Crankshaft Measuring axial play, refer to «AXIAL CLEARANCE, MEASURING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__axial-clearance-measuring). Radial clearance, measuring, refer to «RADIAL CLEARANCE, MEASURING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__radial-clearance-measuring). Crankshaft dimensions, refer to «CRANKSHAFT DIMENSIONS»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__crankshaft-dimensions).
  4. Alignment bushing 4 pieces Insert into guide frame (Scheme 7)
  5. Gasket Replace
  6. Bolt For guide frame to cylinder block sealing surfaces Varying bolt lengths and bolt heads Tightening sequence (Scheme 8)
  7. Long bolt, large shoulder For inner row of guide frame Tightening sequence (Scheme 8)
  8. Short bolt, small shoulder For outer row of guide frame Tightening sequence (Scheme 8)
  9. Guide frame With oil pressure regulation valve -N428- (Scheme 6)To remove, remove timing chain guide rail, refer to item Sealant application (Scheme 7)Oil pressure regulation valve -N428-, removing and installing, refer to «OIL PRESSURE REGULATION VALVE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/lubrication-system/#32l-lubrication-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__oil-pressure-regulation-valve).
  10. Seal Replace
  11. Thrust washer Only on 3rd crankshaft bearing Installation position: Lubricating grooves face outward Note locating point in guide frame
  12. Bearing shell For guide frame without lubricating groove Mark used bearing shells for reinstallation but not on running surface Replace bearing shells that have worn down to nickel layer Note installation position Insert new bearing shells for guide frame with proper color marking (Scheme 10)
  13. Not installed
  14. Bearing shell For cylinder block with oil groove Mark used bearing shells for reinstallation but not on running surface Replace bearing shells that have worn down to nickel layer Note installation position Insert new bearing shells for cylinder block with proper color marking (Scheme 9)
  15. Cylinder block

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Note. Replace O-ring.

Tighten locking bolt -arrow- to 14 Nm.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
  1. Electrical harness connector
  2. O-ring - replace
  3. Bolt - 9 Nm
  4. Oil pressure regulation valve -N428

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

Clean sealing surfaces, must be free of oil and grease.

Apply sealant beads -arrows- to clean sealing surfaces on guide frame as shown in the illustration.

  1. The groove of sealing surface must be completely filled with sealant.
  2. Sealant beads must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm above sealing surface.

Position seals -1- and -2-.

Check if alignment bushings -3 through 6- are inserted at locations in guide frame as shown in the illustration.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

Replace guide frame bolts.

Insert long bolts in the inner row of guide frame.

Tighten bolts -1 through 31- in 3 stages as follows

Tighten bolts to 50 Nm in the sequence -1 to 16-.

Tighten bolts an additional 90° in sequence -1 to 16-.

Tighten bolts for guide frame sealing surfaces on cylinder block to 23 Nm in sequence -17 to 31-.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
  1. Bearing shells with correct thickness are allocated to the cylinder block in the factory. Colored dots on sides of bearing shells serve for identifying bearing shell thickness.
  2. Allocation of bearing shells to cylinder block is marked by a letter on respective bearing on guide frame
Letter on guide frameColor of bearing
R=Red
G=Yellow
B=Blue
S=Black

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
  1. Bearing shells with correct thickness are allocated to the guide frame in the factory. Colored dots on sides of bearing shells serve for identifying bearing shell thickness.
  2. Allocation of bearing shells to guide frame is marked on flywheel flange of crankshaft by a row of letters. The first letter of the row of letters represents bearing "1", the second letter is for bearing "2", etc.
Letter on crankshaftColor of bearing
R=Red
G=Yellow
B=Blue
S=Black

PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. Oil injector jet for piston cooling (Scheme 15)

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Bolts Replace Lubricate threads and contact surface 30 Nm + an additional 90° turn Use old bolts for radial play measurement, tighten to 30 Nm but do not tighten further
  2. Connecting rod bearing cap Mark for reinstallation Mark allocation to cylinder with paint -B- (Scheme 13)When installing bearing cap, observe: The wide thrust flange -A- must point to same side on connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap Installation position of connecting rod pairs (Scheme 14)
  3. Bearing shell The version depends on construction: Lower bearing shell (for bearing cap), identified by a dark-colored bearing. Upper bearing shell (for connecting rod) made of wear-resistant material, identified by a light-colored bearing or The same bearing, no allocation Check that retaining tabs are secured Mark used bearing shells for reinstallation but not on running surface Replace bearing shells that have worn down to nickel layer Radial clearance, measuring, refer to «CONNECTING ROD, MEASURING RADIAL CLEARANCE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__connecting-rod-measuring-radial-clearance). To measure radial play, tighten bolt -1- to 30 Nm but no further
  4. Connecting rod Only replace as set Mark allocation to cylinder with paint -B- (Scheme 13)When installing bearing cap, observe: The wide thrust flange -A- must point to the same side on connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap Installation position of connecting rod pairs (Scheme 14)
  5. Piston pin Heat piston to 60° C if it is difficult to move. Removing and installing using a drift VW 222 A
  6. Circlip Replace
  7. Piston Mark installation position and cylinder allocation (Scheme 12)Arrow on piston face points toward belt pulley side Checking, refer to «PISTON, CHECKING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007). Install with piston ring compressor Piston and cylinder dimensions, refer to «PISTON AND CYLINDER DIMENSIONS»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__piston-and-cylinder-dimensions). Cylinder bore, checking, refer to «CYLINDER BORE, CHECKING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007).
  8. Piston rings Offset gaps by 120 degrees Use piston ring pliers for removal and installation Installation position: The "TOP" marking or side with writing faces piston crown. Checking ring gap, refer to «PISTON RING GAP, CHECKING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007). Check piston ring groove clearance, refer to «PISTON RING GROOVE CLEARANCE, CHECKING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007).

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
CAUTIONThe coating on the piston crown could be destroyed. Mark the allocation to the cylinder on the piston crown with paint to install used pistons. Do not mark the piston crown with a punch, notch or similar object.

Installation position

  1. The arrows on piston heads point to belt pulley side.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13

Note. Only replace connecting rods as a set.

Mark connecting rod and connector rod bearing caps to each other and to the cylinder -arrow- with paint for installation.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
  1. The molded tabs -arrows- on beveled surfaces of connecting rod pairs "1 and 2", "3 and 4" and "5 and 6" must face each other.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
  1. Insert bolt with locking compound and tighten to 9 Nm
  2. Oil spray nozzle with spray nozzle valve (opening pressure 2 to 2.4 bar)

Note. Do not bend oil spray nozzles. Replace oil spry nozzles if they are bent.

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentsBolt SizeNm
Oil Pressure Regulation Valve Bolt9
Oil Spray Jet Bolt9
TDC Marking Lock Bolt14

SEALING FLANGE, RIBBED BELT SIDE, TIGHTENING SEQUENCE AND SPECIFICATION

Tighten bolts -arrows- in a diagonal sequence in stages to 9 Nm.

GUIDE FRAME BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE AND SPECIFICATION

Replace guide frame bolts.

Insert long bolts in the inner row of guide frame.

Tighten bolts -1 through 31- in 3 stages as follows

Tighten bolts to 50 Nm in the sequence -1 to 16-.

Tighten bolts an additional 90° in sequence -1 to 16-.

Tighten bolts for guide frame sealing surfaces on cylinder block to 23 Nm in sequence -17 to 31-.

CRANKSHAFT DIMENSIONS

Reconditioning dimension in mmCrankshaft journal diameterCrankshaft connecting rod journal diameter
Basic dimension65.0000.022 - 0.04256.0000.022 - 0.042

PISTON AND CYLINDER DIMENSIONS

Reconditioning dimension in mmPiston diameterCylinder bore diameter
Basic dimension84.4984.51
Dimensions with coating (thickness 0.02 mm). The coating wears off.

AXIAL CLEARANCE, MEASURING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Dial gauge holder VW 387
  2. Dial gauge VAS 6079

PROCEDURE

Proceed as follows

Install dial gauge VAS 6079 with dial gauge holder VW 387 on cylinder block as shown in the illustration.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: PROCEDURE

Place dial gauge against crankshaft counterweight.

Press crankshaft against dial gauge by hand and set the gauge to "0".

Press crankshaft off dial gauge and read measurement.

  1. Axial clearance: 0.15 to 0.25 mm.

RADIAL CLEARANCE, MEASURING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Plastigage

Proceed as follows

Note. Marked the used bearing for installation later, but not on the running surface. If the bearing shells are worn down to the nickel layer, they must be replaced.

Remove guide frame and clean bearing journals.

Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or into bearing shells.

  1. Plastigage must rest in center of bearing shell.

Install guide frame and tighten to 30 Nm. Do not turn crankshaft.

Install guide frame.

Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance

  1. New: 0.015 to 0.055 mm.
  2. Wear limit: 0.080 mm.

CONNECTING ROD, MEASURING RADIAL CLEARANCE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Plastigage

Proceed as follows

Remove connecting rod bearing cap.

Clean bearing cap and journal.

Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or into bearing shells.

Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 30 Nm. Do not turn crankshaft.

Reinstall connecting rod cover.

Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance

  1. New: 0.010 to 0.052 mm.
  2. Wear limit: 0.120 mm.

Replace connecting rod bolts.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: PISTON RING GAP, CHECKING

Push piston ring squarely from above down to approximately 15 mm from bottom end of the cylinder.

Use a piston without a piston ring for sliding in.

Piston ring dimensions in mmNewWear limit
1st Compression ring0.35 to 0.500.8
2nd Compression ring0.60 to 0.801.0
Oil scraping ring0.25 to 0.500.8

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: PISTON RING GROOVE CLEARANCE, CHECKING

Clean piston ring groove before checking.

Piston ring dimensions in mmNewWear limit
Compression rings0.02 to 0.080.20
Oil scraping ring0.02 to 0.080.15

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: PISTON, CHECKING

Measure approximately 15 mm from lower edge at a 90° angle to the piston pin axis using a 75 to 100 mm external micrometer.

  1. Maximum deviation from nominal dimension: 0.04 mm.

Nominal dimension, refer to PISTON AND CYLINDER DIMENSIONS .

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: CYLINDER BORE, CHECKING

Using an internal dial gauge 50 to 100 mm, measure at 3 points in diagonal sequence horizontally -A- and vertically -B-.

  1. Maximum deviation from nominal dimension: 0.08 mm.

Nominal dimension, refer to PISTON AND CYLINDER DIMENSIONS .

REMOVING

Proceed as follows

Remove noise insulation by loosening fasteners -1- and -2-.

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: REMOVING
CAUTIONRisk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt. Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

Pivot tensioner clockwise -arrow- to release tension on ribbed belt.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22

Remove ribbed belt and release tensioner.

INSTALLING

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Route ribbed belt over ribbed belt pulley in sequence specified.

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: INSTALLING
  1. Generator
  2. Idler pulley
  3. Coolant pump
  4. Power steering pump
  5. Air conditioner compressor
  6. Tensioner
  7. Vibration damper

Note. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

Start engine and check belt routing.

Install front noise insulation Description and Operation .

Proceed as follows

Remove ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT .

Remove cover -1- and bolt below it.

Scheme 24

Scheme 24: REMOVING

Remove ribbed belt tensioner -2- from cylinder block.

  1. Tightening specifications, refer to «RIBBED BELT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007) .

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Install ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT .

Proceed as follows

Remove ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT .

Remove bolts -1- and vibration damper.

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: REMOVING
  1. Tightening specifications, refer to «RIBBED BELT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007) .

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Note. Replace vibration damper bolts. Installation is only possible in one position because of the offset holes.

Install ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT .

SEALING FLANGE AND CRANKSHAFT SEAL, BELT PULLEY SIDE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pin wrench 3212
  2. Assembly tool T40048
  3. Hand drill with plastic brush attachment
  4. Protective glasses
  5. Sealant
  1. Tightening specifications (Scheme 2)

Remove front engine cover -bottom arrows-.

Scheme 26

Scheme 26

Remove vibration damper with ribbed belt pulley, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER .

Remove bolts for coolant pump pulley, using a spanner wrench 3212 to counter hold.

Scheme 27

Scheme 27

Remove bolts -arrows- and ribbed belt side, sealing flange.

Note. Replace ribbed belt side, sealing flange.

CAUTIONRisk of contaminating lubricating system. Cover open parts of engine.
WARNINGRisk of eye injury. Wear safety glasses.

Remove sealant residue on cylinder block and upper section of oil pan, for example using a rotating plastic brush.

Scheme 28

Scheme 28

Clean sealing surfaces, must be free of oil and grease.

Cut tube nozzle at front marking (nozzle diameter approximately 1.5 mm).

Scheme 29

Scheme 29
CAUTIONThe lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant. Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

Apply sealant bead -arrow- to clean sealing surface on ribbed belt side sealing flange as shown in the illustration.

Scheme 30

Scheme 30
  1. The groove of sealing surface must be completely filled with sealant.
  2. The sealant bead must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm above sealing surface.

Note. The ribbed belt side, sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the sealant.

Place assembly device T40048/1 on pull sleeve T40048/2 and slide sealing flange -1- onto the pull sleeve.

Scheme 31

Scheme 31

Remove assembly device.

Then position sealing flange with pull sleeve T40048/2 installed on crankshaft.

Scheme 32

Scheme 32

Without tipping, push sealing flange onto engine sealing surface and fasten.

The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Install coolant pump pulley, refer to COOLANT PUMP, THERMOSTAT AND CONNECTING PIECE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Install vibration damper, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER .

DRIVE PLATE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Counter-holder tool 10 - 201

Note. To perform assembly work, secure the engine using the V6 FSI engine holder VAS 6095/1-5 on engine and transmission holder VAS 6095, refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Proceed as follows

  1. Transmission removed.

Insert counter hold tool 10 - 201 to loosen bolts.

Scheme 33

Scheme 33
CAUTIONThe outer surface of the bearing flange at the drive plate could be damaged. Use a multi-point socket wrench with a shaft at least 40 mm long to loosen and tighten drive plate bolts.

Remove bolts, drive plate and sensor wheel.

  1. Tightening specifications, refer to «DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/mechanical/#32l-crankshaft-cylinder-block-engine-codes-cala-coupe-as-of-112007__drive-plate-assembly-overview) .

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Note. Replace drive plate bolts. There is a needle bearing in the drive plate. Check if the needle bearing is inserted before installing. Needle bearing, removing from and installing on drive plate, refer to DRIVE PLATE NEEDLE BEARING .

Be careful of alignment bushings during installation.

Reposition counter hold tool 10 - 201 to tighten bolts.

DRIVE PLATE NEEDLE BEARING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Tube VW 418 A
  2. Tube 28 mm dia. 100 mm VW 421
  3. Sleeve 40 - 103

Note. To perform assembly work, secure the engine using the V6 FSI engine holder VAS 6095/1-5 on engine and transmission holder VAS 6095, refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Proceed as follows

  1. Transmission removed.

Remove drive plate, refer to DRIVE PLATE .

Place Sleeve 40 - 103 under drive plate to remove and install.

Scheme 34

Scheme 34

Press bearing sleeve out using tube 28 mm dia. 100 mm VW 421 and shop press.

  1. The thinner end of tube 28 mm dia. 100 mm VW 421 faces toward drive plate.

Carefully press needle bearing in as far as stop using tube VW 418 A and shop press.

Scheme 35

Scheme 35
  1. Installation position: The closed side of needle bearing faces toward engine.

Installing drive plate, refer to DRIVE PLATE .

CRANKSHAFT SEAL, DRIVE PLATE SIDE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pulling fixture T10122
  2. Extractor hook T20143/2

Note. To perform assembly work, secure the engine using the V6 FSI engine holder VAS 6095/1-5 on engine and transmission holder VAS 6095, refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Proceed as follows

  1. Transmission removed.

Remove drive plate, refer to DRIVE PLATE .

Pry out with a pulling hook T20143/2.

Scheme 36

Scheme 36

Clean running and sealing surface.

Place assembly device T10122/1 on pull sleeve T10122/2 and slide shaft seal -A- onto pull sleeve.

Scheme 37

Scheme 37

Remove assembly device.

Position pull sleeve T10122/2 with shaft seal -1- on crankshaft.

Scheme 38

Scheme 38

Press shaft seal in evenly all around with thrust piece T10122/3 until flush.

Scheme 39

Scheme 39

Installing drive plate, refer to DRIVE PLATE .

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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Scheme 40: SPECIAL TOOLS

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Scheme 49

Scheme 49
  1. Dial gauge holder VW 387
  2. Dial gauge VAS 6079
  3. Pin wrench 3212
  4. Assembly tool T40048
  5. Counter-holder tool 10 - 201
  6. Tube VW 418 A
  7. Tube 28 mm dia. 100 mm VW 421
  8. Sleeve 40 - 103
  9. Pulling fixture T10122
  10. Extractor hook T20143/2