Installing Audi A6 C5 facelift

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following

Note. During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same locations. Heat boots, which are removed during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations when re-installing engine. Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type: see Parts catalog Replace self-locking nuts and bolts during assembly work. Always replace bolts that are secured with tightening torque as well as O-rings and gaskets.

1. Make sure centering sleeves for engine to transmission are correctly installed in cylinder block. Install or replace if necessary.
2. Slide intermediate plate or intermediate panel onto sleeves.

1. Clean input shaft splines and (in case of used clutch plates) clean hub splines. Remove corrosion and apply only a very thin coating of lubricant G 000 100 on splines. Do not grease guide sleeve.
2. Check centering of clutch disc.
3. Check clutch release bearing for wear and replace if necessary.
4. If the plastic ring of the release bearing is loose, adhere to the bearing ring again using adhesive AMV-195-KD1-01 3 rectangular tabs (arrows) of the plastic ring reach into the cutouts of the bearing ring. If grooves with depth of more than 0.5 mm are present, the release bearing must be replaced.