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

ATF - capacities

Planetary transmission

Allocation of various ATF part numbers to corresponding transmission code

Check ATF level and top off --> ATF in planetary gearing .

Gear oil - capacities

Transmission with combined oil system

Scheme 1

1. The oil spaces in front final drive and transfer case are combined together via return line - 2 - , supply line - 4 - and protective pipe - 5 -.
2. The side shaft runs in gear oil in the protective pipe.
3. A additional heat exchanger for transmission oil cooling - 1 - for transfer case - 3 - and front final drive - 6 - is attached to the transmission.

There is approx. 300 ml of additional gear oil in the transmission oil cooling heat exchanger - 1 - with supply and return line, follow oil level check exactly.

Front final drive

Allocation of various gear oil part numbers to corresponding transmission code

Gear oil level in front final drive, checking and topping off --> Gear oil in automatic transmission .

Transfer case

Allocation of various gear oil part numbers to corresponding transmission code

Gear oil level in transfer case, checking and topping off --> Gear oil in automatic transmission .

Torque converter, important information

Note. Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions --> Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions . General repair notes --> Repair instructions . Lightly coat shaft seals with ATF. Other lubricants cause malfunctions of the hydraulic transmission controls.

Scheme 2

1. There are various torque converters. Identification is performed via code letters - arrow -.
2. Allocation of torque converter/transmission --> «Code letters, assembly allocation, ratios, equipment»(ref-289214-S12858764632008062700000) .

Scheme 3

1. Always use new original bolts to secure torque converter to drive plate when installing transmission.

Torque converter, draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Scheme 4

1. Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782

Work procedure

In case of soiling of the ATF via shavings or during a major transmission overhaul, torque converter must be drained.

Scheme 5

1. Extract ATF from torque converter using Used Oil Collection and Extraction Tool V.A.G 1782.

Torque converter shaft seal, replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Scheme 6

1. Extractor lever VW 681

Scheme 7

1. Thrust piece T10137

Work procedure

1. Torque converter, removing --> «Torque converter, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S12910984192008062700000)

Scheme 8

1. Pry out shaft seal using Extractor Lever VW 681.
2. Apply ATF to circumference and sealing lips of shaft seal.

1. Installation position: Open side of shaft seal faces transmission.

Scheme 9

1. Using Thrust Piece T10137 , drive in torque converter seal as far as stop on thrust piece.

Scheme 10

1. Check hub - arrow - of torque converter for wear grooves.

Note. The torque converter is welded together and must be replaced as a complete unit if it is damaged or faulty.

Torque converter, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

1. Depth gauge

Note. Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions --> Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions . General repair notes --> Repair instructions . Lightly coat shaft seals with ATF. Other lubricants cause malfunctions of the hydraulic transmission controls.

Removing

1. Transmission removed

1. Attach transmission to assembly stand --> «Transmission, attaching to assembly stand»(ref-289214-S17662278122008062700000) .
2. Remove left drive flange --> «Left flange shaft, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S34089797522008062700000) .
3. Carefully remove torque converter.

Installing

1. Clean torque converter hub and shaft seal.
2. Torque converter, checking --> «Torque converter, checking»(ref-289214-S36301404532008062700000)
3. Lightly coat shaft seals with ATF.
4. Press torque converter hub through shaft seal as far as first stop.

1. Lightly press torque converter inwards and turn until slots on torque converter hub engage in drive lugs on ATF pump gear and torque converter slides inward noticeably.

Scheme 11

If torque converter has been installed properly, the distance - a - between surface of mounting holes and surface of the torque converter bell housing must have the following value

1. With 10-cylinder gasoline engines: at least 18.9 mm.
2. With 8-cyl. and 12-cyl. MPI engines: at least 5.9 mm.

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

1. Always use new original bolts to secure torque converter to drive plate when installing transmission.

Torque converter to drive plate tightening torque, see transmission installation --> Transmission, removing and installing, tightening torques

Transmission, removing and installing, tightening torques

Note. The tightening torques are listed at the end of the transmission installation description.

Overview

1. Transmission (vehicles with 8-cylinder MPI engine), removing --> «Transmission (vehicles with 8-cylinder MPI engine), removing»(ref-289214-S38139953042008062700000)
2. Transmission (vehicles with 8-cylinder MPI engine), installing --> «Transmission (vehicles with 8-cylinder MPI engine), installing»(ref-289214-S04452580652008062700000)
3. Transmission (vehicles with 10-cylinder 5.2L FSI engine), removing and installing --> «Transmission, vehicles with 10-cylinder 5.2L FSI engine, removing and installing»(ref-289214-S02539961372008062700000)
4. Transmission (vehicles with 12-cylinder 6.0L MPI engine), removing and installing --> «Transmission (vehicles with 12-cylinder 6.0L MPI engine (W12)), removing and installing»(ref-289214-S02394801002008062700000)