Servicing - A/t Audi Cabriolet I

IDENTIFICATION

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS

SERVICE INTERVALS

Check fluid level every 15,000 miles. Change transaxle fluid and filter every 30,000 miles under severe driving conditions.

Final Drive

Place vehicle on level surface. Fluid level should be to edge of fill hole on side of case. If level is too high, this may be caused be leaking seals between transaxle and final drive.

Note. If using VAG Scan Tool (1551) and VAG ATF Filling System (1924), follow manufacturer's instructions.

Transaxle With Fill Tube

With transaxle at normal operating temperature, park vehicle on level surface. Place selector lever in Park or Neutral and apply parking brake. Allow engine to idle. Ensure fluid level is between marks on dipstick.

Transaxle Without Fill Tube

1. Ensure transaxle is not in "emergency running" mode. ATF temperature must be 95°F (35°C) or less. Ensure vehicle is level and idling in Park. Raise vehicle, remove ATF level checking plug from bottom of oil pan (level checking plug is at rear of oil pan).
2. Allow vehicle to idle until ATF reaches test temperature of 95-104°F (35-40°C). If ATF drips out of open level checking plug hole, level is correct. If not, add ATF to filler plug. Filler plug is located above front of oil pan. Use a screwdriver to pry off locking cap. Remove plug from filler pipe.
3. With engine still at idle, add ATF until fluid runs out of level checking plug hole. Use a NEW sealing washer and install plug. Tighten plug to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m).

RECOMMENDED FLUID

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS

FLUID CAPACITIES

TRANSAXLE REFILL CAPACITIES

DRAINING & REFILLING

Note. Fluid level should be check with vehicle on level ground, idling and at normal operating temperature.

1. Remove oil pan and clean. Remove filter and allow oil to drain. Install NEW filter and replace oil pan gasket. Install oil pan. On vehicles with dipstick tube, add appropriate amount of fluid through dipstick tube. See «FLUID CAPACITIES»(/audi/cabriolet/i-1991-2000/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at__fluid-capacities) . On vehicles without dipstick tube, add appropriate amount of fluid through filler plug on side of oil pan. See «FLUID CAPACITIES»(/audi/cabriolet/i-1991-2000/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at__fluid-capacities) .
2. Ensure vehicle is on level ground. Start vehicle and let idle. Apply brake and move gear selector through all positions. Place gear selector in neutral. Allow engine to warm-up to normal operating temperature. On vehicles with dipstick tube, check and adjust fluid level as necessary. On vehicle without dipstick tube, ensure fluid level is to bottom of filler hole.

ADJUSTMENTS

Note. Information on neutral safety switch is not available at time of publication.

AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID

Remove gear selector lever handle and console cover to access gear selector assembly. Place gear selector lever in Reverse. Clearance between gear selector lever and solenoid switch valve should be.024-.055" (0.6-1.4 mm). (Scheme 1) If clearance is not correct, loosen retaining screws and adjust.

Scheme 1

SELECTOR LEVER CABLE

Remove center console. Place gear selector lever in Park. Loosen cable lock nut at transaxle. Place shifter lever on transaxle in Park. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure cable is free of slack or excessive tension. Check all gear selector lever positions. Replace center console.

THROTTLE CABLE

Note. Adjust throttle cable so transaxle throttle lever is at zero throttle position with throttle closed. If adjustment is incorrect, shift speeds and transmission main line pressure will also be incorrect.

1. Remove throttle control cover. Disconnect cruise control linkage (if equipped). Loosen throttle cable adjusting nuts and remove accelerator cable top mounting bracket retaining clip. NOTE: Pressure point for full throttle position of accelerator pedal MUST be about 5/8-13/16" (16-20 mm) from pedal stop.
2. Rotate throttle cam to full throttle position and hold. Insert a 11/16" (17 mm) shim between accelerator pedal and pedal stop. Push pedal until it touches spacer and hold in this position.
3. Pull accelerator pedal cable housing until all slack is removed. Install locking clip. Lightly pull transmission throttle cable housing until spring pressure (resistance) of transmission kickdown is felt.
4. Turn adjusting nut (closest to transaxle) against bracket and tighten other nut. Release throttle cable cam and accelerator pedal. Remove spacer and install throttle control cover.

PARK LOCK CABLE

Remove center console. Turn ignition switch to ON position. There should be a.05-.07" (1.2-1.7 mm) gap between locking pin and lock flap. (Scheme 2) If gap is incorrect, loosen lock nut and adjust.

Scheme 2

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

See also:
• FLUID CAPACITIES
• TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS