| WARNING | Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Many fasteners are designed to be used only once and become unreliable and may fail when used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, self-locking nuts or bolts, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow recommendations given in this publication. Always replace these fasteners with new parts. |
The engine is installed in the reverse order of removal, with the addition of the following special conditions and steps
Scheme 37
- Check hydraulic oil level and top off if necessary.
- Make sure that dowel sleeves for engine/transmission alignment are installed in cylinder block; install if necessary.
- Always replace self-locking nuts.
- Top off coolant, see «COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING»(ref-196862-S32357803552005100900000).
- Align exhaust system free of stress: Engine code ABZ, see «EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING FREE OF STRESS»(ref-196864-S15234250202005100900000) Engine code AEW, see «EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING FREE OF STRESS»(ref-196864-S09538464852005100900000)
- Check oil level before starting engine.
- Check automatic transmission fluid level.
- Install torque support free of stress; compensate with washers if necessary. see scheme 38: Installing Torque Support Free Of Stress
- Shake engine to align engine mounts free of stress. CAUTION: To avoid corrosion caused by contact between dissimilar metals, all replacement fasteners should be genuine Audi parts with the special surface coating, recognizable by its greenish color.
