6-SPEED Automatic Transmission (09E Awd): Overview Audi S8 D3 facelift

Transmission identification

The "6-Speed automatic transmission 09E" is installed in the Audi A8 2004 --> in conjunction with the V8, V10 and W12 engines. Allocation --> Code letters, assembly allocation, ratios, equipment .

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Location of code letters on transmission

1. Transmission code letters are located on data plate under transmission - A -.
2. Another type plate (identical to the first one) can be found on left side of the transmission, but is not accessible with transmission installed.

Transmission code letters and transmission serial numbers

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Example

1. Arrow 1 - Transmission serial number
2. Arrow 2 - Parts list number
3. Arrow 3 - Code letters, GHB
4. Arrow 4 - Transmission code, 6HP26

Note. The code letters of the transmission are also listed on the vehicle data stickers.

Selector mechanism, servicing, assembly overview

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1 - Selector lever handle

1. > «Selector lever handle, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S29849928872008062700000)

2 - Sleeve

1. Removing and installing --> «Selector lever handle, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S29849928872008062700000)

3 - Cover molding

1. > «Selector lever handle, shift mechanism cover, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S26800643022008062700000)

4 - Frame

1. > «Selector lever handle, shift mechanism cover, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S26800643022008062700000)

5 - Cover strip

1. > «Selector lever handle, shift mechanism cover, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S26800643022008062700000)

6 - Guide

1. > «Selector lever handle, shift mechanism cover, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S26800643022008062700000)

7 - Selector lever cable

1. > «Selector lever cable, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S02610904282008062700000)
2. Do not bend or kink
3. Lightly lubricate ball socket with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2 before installing.
4. Removing and installing --> «Selector lever cable, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S08369765312008062700000)

1. Adjusting --> «Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting»(ref-289214-S34399786762008062700000)
2. In case of damaged rubber boot, selector lever cable must be replaced
3. When installing, make sure rubber sleeve on transmission side is not twisted

8 - Selector mechanism shift unit

1. With bonded-on gasket

9 - Bolt

1. Description --> «Shift mechanism function unit, manual release, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S31917464542008062700000)

10 - Selector mechanism function unit

1. Description --> «Shift mechanism function unit, manual release, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S31917464542008062700000)

11 - Locking clip

1. For selector lever cable to shift mechanism function unit --> «Selector lever cable, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S02610904282008062700000)

12 - Bracket

13 - Bolt

1. 2 Nm

14 - Actuator mechanism for manual release

Shift mechanism, assembly overview

Disassembly and assembly sequence --> Shift mechanism, removing and installing

Note. Operating the manual release for shift mechanism Operating manual release for shift mechanism .

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1 - Selector lever handle

1. Removing and installing --> «Selector lever handle, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S32560956632008062700000)

2 - Sleeve

1. Engages in selector lever knob
2. Locks the removal of selector lever handle

3 - Center console cover

4 - Shift cover

1. With circuit board, illumination and cover strip
2. Observe notes for installation position of shift mechanism to center console cover «Notes for installation position of shift mechanism to center console cover»(ref-289214-S00764754632009020300000)

5 - Bracket

1. With rocker switch for manual release

6 - Nut - 8 Nm

1. For shift mechanism to body

7 - Floor plate/body

8 - Shift unit

1. Removing and installing --> «Shift unit, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S05699197722008062700000)

9 - Sound insulation panel for shift mechanism

1. Fastened to shift mechanism with additional bolt (2 Nm; not show here)

10 - Lock washer

1. For securing sound insulation panel to shift mechanism
2. Always replace

11 - Selector lever cable

12 - Locking clip

1. For selector lever cable to bracket/transmission
2. Installed location: Angled end faces selector shaft lever
3. Always replace

13 - Bolt - 10 Nm

14 - Bolt - 10 Nm

1. For securing protective plate to selector shaft lever

15 - Protective plate

1. For selector lever cable

16 - Transmission

17 - Support bracket for selector lever cable

Selector lever handle, shift mechanism cover, assembly overview

Note. Lubricate bearing areas and slide surfaces with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2 .

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1 - Masking panel guide

1. Pry out both halves of retaining tabs to disconnect --> «Tiptronic switch F189 , removing and installing»(ref-289214-S06710404382008062700000)

2 - Cover strip

1. With solenoid for Tiptronic Switch F189 on transverse slide
2. Removing and installing --> «Tiptronic switch F189 , removing and installing»(ref-289214-S06710404382008062700000)

3 - Frame with circuit board

1. Can only be replaced as complete unit
2. With integrated Tiptronic Switch F189
3. With symbol illumination switches
4. If switches malfunction, first check whether respective solenoid is secured correctly to cover strip - 2 - , replace cover strip if necessary

1. Circuit board can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding"
2. Removing and installing --> «Tiptronic switch F189 , removing and installing»(ref-289214-S06710404382008062700000)
3. Before replacing circuit board when DTC "18161" is entered in DTC memory, first check adjustment of selector lever cable --> «Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting»(ref-289214-S34399786762008062700000)

4 - Selector lever handle

1. > «Selector lever handle, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S29849928872008062700000)

5 - Selector lever sleeve

1. Removing and installing --> «Selector lever handle, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S29849928872008062700000)

6 - Cover molding with symbol panel

1. Removing and installing --> «Tiptronic switch F189 , removing and installing»(ref-289214-S06710404382008062700000)

7 - Symbol illumination switch solenoid

8 - Tiptronic recognition switch solenoid

Shift mechanism function unit, manual release, assembly overview

Note. Lubricate bearing areas and slide surfaces with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2 .

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1 - Selector lever cable rubber boot

1. Check whether selector lever cable rubber boot is engaged correctly on shift mechanism shift unit and sealed well
2. In case of damaged rubber boot, selector lever cable must be replaced

2 - Locking clip

1. For selector lever cable to shift mechanism function unit
2. Installation position: Angled end faced upward

3 - Selector lever cable

1. > «Selector lever cable, assembly overview»(ref-289214-S02610904282008062700000)

4 - Bracket

1. With rocker switch for manual release

5 - Nut

1. 8 Nm

6 - Bolt

1. 3.5 Nm

7 - Manual release actuator cable

1. Removing and installing --> «Actuator mechanism for manual release, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S20354689252008062700000)

8 - Electrical connector

1. For Shift Lock Solenoid N110 and Transmission Park Selector Switch F305

9 - Selector mechanism function unit

1. With Shift Lock Solenoid N110 and Transmission Park Selector Switch F305
2. Can only be replaced as complete unit
3. Removing and installing --> «Complete shift mechanism with selector lever cable, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S04715232912008062700000)

10 - Nut

1. 8 Nm

11 - Selector mechanism shift unit

1. With bonded-on gasket

12 - Noise insulation

13 - Lock washer

1. For noise insulation to shift mechanism
2. Replace

14 - Bolt

1. 1.5 Nm

Front final drive, servicing, assembly overview

Note. Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions --> Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions . General repair notes --> Repair instructions .

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1 - Shaft seal

1. Between final drive and transmission housing
2. Replace --> «Final drive/transmission housing shaft seal, replacing»(ref-289214-S00895908962008062700000)

2 - Adjustment shim

1. Behind outer race for tapered roller bearing

3 - Outer race for tapered roller bearing

4 - O-Ring

1. Replace

5 - Sealing plug, 35 Nm

1. Replace

6 - Right drive flange

1. Removing and installing --> «Right flange shaft, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S34783330712008062700000)

7 - Circlip

1. Replace

8 - Right flange shaft seal

1. Replace --> «Right flange shaft seal, replacing»(ref-289214-S12190896982008062700000)

9 - Bolt, 23 Nm

1. Observe tightening sequence --> «O-ring on final drive cover, replacing»(ref-289214-S21937060862008062700000)

10 - Cover for final drive

11 - Adjustment shim

1. Behind outer race for tapered roller bearing

12 - Outer race for tapered roller bearing

13 - Final drive cover O-ring

1. Replace --> «O-ring on final drive cover, replacing»(ref-289214-S21937060862008062700000)

14 - Differential

15 - Spring pin

16 - Selector shaft lever

17 - Selector shaft seal

1. Replace --> «Selector shaft seal, replacing»(ref-289214-S00341675132008062700000)

18 - Bolt, 23 Nm

19 - Flange shaft, left

1. Removing and installing --> «Left flange shaft, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S34089797522008062700000)

Front final drive, assembly overview

1 - Oil seal

1. Between final drive and transmission housing
2. Replacing --> «Final drive/transmission housing oil seal, replacing»(ref-289214-S33566065102008062700000)

2 - Shim

1. Behind tapered roller bearing outer race

3 - Tapered roller bearing outer race

4 - O-ring

1. Always replace

5 - Sealing plug, 35 Nm

1. Always replace

6 - Flange shaft, right

1. Removing and installing --> «Right flange shaft, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S02475817422008062700000)

7 - Circlip

1. Always replace

8 - Right flange shaft oil seal

1. Replacing --> «Right flange shaft seal, replacing»(ref-289214-S26915976562008062700000)

9 - Bolt -23 Nm

1. Observe tightening sequence --> «Final drive cover O-ring, replacing»(ref-289214-S12888899662008062700000)

10 - Cover for final drive

11 - Shim

1. Behind tapered roller bearing outer race

12 - Tapered roller bearing outer race

13 - O-ring for final drive cover

1. Replacing --> «Final drive cover O-ring, replacing»(ref-289214-S12888899662008062700000)

14 - Differential

15 - Spring pin

16 - Selector shaft lever

17 - Selector shaft seal

1. Replacing --> «Selector shaft oil seal, replacing»(ref-289214-S13614928362008062700000)

18 - Bolt -23 Nm

19 - Flange shaft, left

1. Removing and installing --> «Left flange shaft, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S31709800682008062700000)