D4B805C6229-8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0D7 PDF

Service
Repair Manual
Audi Q7 2016
8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0D7
Edition 02.2016
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Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups
Repair Group
00 - General, Technical Data
32 - Torque Converter
37 - Controls, Housing
38 - Gears, Hydraulic Controls
39 - Final Drive, Differential
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Audi Q7 2016
8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0D7 - Edition 02.2016
Contents
00 - General, Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Transmission Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Safety Precautions when Working on High-Voltage System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Safety Precautions when Working near High-Voltage Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.4 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.5 Safety Precautions during Road Test with Testing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.6 Safety Precautions when Tow Starting and Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.7 Safety Precautions when Working on Subframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 General Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Contact Corrosion . . . . . . . Protected
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4.1 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Oil Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Overview - Drivetrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
32 - Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1 Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.1 Overview - Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2 Torque Converter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.3 Torque Converter, Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4 Torque Converter, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.5 Torque Converter Seal, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
37 - Controls, Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1 Selector Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.3 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.4 Emergency Release from P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever Handle, Disconnecting and Assembling . . . . . . . . 29
1.7 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2 Transmission, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.1 Transmission, Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.2 Transmission, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3 Subframe Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4 Transmission, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5 Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6 ATF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.3 ATF Lines, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7 ATF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.1 ATF Level, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.2 ATF, Draining and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
38 - Gears, Hydraulic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

1 ATF System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
1.1 Overview - ATF System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
1.2 Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
1.3 Transmission Fluid
Protected by Auxiliary
copyright. Hydraulic
Copying for Pump purposes,
private or commercial WiringinHarness, Removing
part or in whole, is not and Installing . . 82
1.4 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .............. 84
2 Mechatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.1 Mechatronic, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
39 - Final Drive, Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

1 Final Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
1.1 Overview - Final Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
2 Gear Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
3 Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3.1 Component Location Overview - Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3.2 Left Seal, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
3.3 Right Seal, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
4 Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
5 Center Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
5.1 Overview - Center Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
5.2 Center Differential, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
5.3 Transmission Output Shaft Seal, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
5.4 Transmission Output Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
5.5 Center Differential Ball Bearing, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
6 Transmission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
6.1 Component Location Overview - Transmission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
8 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
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Audi Q7 2016
00 General, Technical Data

1 Identification
(Edition 02.2016)
1.1 Transmission Identification, page 1
1.1 Transmission Identification

Location of Code Letters on the Transmission
Transmission code letters are located on the type label under
the transmission. Type label component location -arrow-.
Transmission Code and Transmission Serial Number

Example:
1- Transmission Serial Number
2- Parts List Number
3- Manufacturer Transmission Code: 8HP-55
4- Example of a transmission code: MXV
The transmission codes are also on the vehicle data labels.
1. Identification 1
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2 Safety Precautions
2.1 Safety Precautions when Working on High-Voltage Sys
tem, page 2
2.2 Safety Precautions when Working near High-Voltage Com
ponents, page 2
2.3 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicle, page 3
2.4 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/
Stop System, page 3
2.5 Safety Precautions during Road Test with Testing Equip
ment, page 4
2.6 Safety Precautions when Tow Starting and Towing, page
4
2.7 Safety Precautions when Working on Subframe,
page 4
2.1 Safety Precautions when Working on

High-Voltage System
High Voltage Poses Life-Threatening Risk
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. Electrocution can
cause death or severe bodily injury.
Persons with electronic/medical life- and health-support devi
ces carried in or on the body may not perform any procedures
on the high-voltage system. Life- and health-support devices,
for example, are pain killer pumps, implanted defibrillators,
pacemakers, insulin pumps, and hearing aids. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Have the high-voltage system de-energized by qualifiedwith
perrespect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
sonnel.
There Is a Risk of Injury from Unintended Engine Start.

On electronic and hybrid vehicles an active ready mode is difficult
to identify. Risk of pinching and pulling parts of the body.
Switch the ignition off.
Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle interior.
Risk of Damaging the High-Voltage Cables.

Misuse can damage the insulation of high-voltage cables or high-
voltage connectors.
Never support objects on the high-voltage cables and the high-
voltage connectors.
Never support tools on the high-voltage cables and the high-
voltage connectors.
Never sharply bend or kink the high-voltage cables.
Pay attention to the coding when connecting the high-voltage
connectors.
2.2 Safety Precautions when Working near

High-Voltage Components
High Voltage Poses Life-Threatening Risk
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. Electrocution from
damaged high-voltage components and high-voltage cables can
cause death or severe bodily injury.
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Audi Q7 2016
Perform a visual inspection of the high-voltage components

and the high-voltage cables.
Never use tools that are for cutting, deformed, or sharp edged.
Never use welding, soldering, thermal adhesive or hot air.

Vehicle
Pay Attention to the following to Prevent Personal Injury and Ve
hicle Damage:
WARNING
Risk of injury and accident by accidentally engaging a selector

lever position with the engine running.
Shift the transmission into P and press the parking brake
button to lock the electro-mechanical parking brake before
working on Protected
a running engine.
by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Danger of poisonous exhaust
with respect gas withof the
to the correctness engine
information in thisrunning.
document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
When engine is running, an exhaust extracting system

must always be connected to the exhaust system.
Risk of injury through the radiator fan turning on automatically.
Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan
shroud.
To Prevent Personal Injury, Damage or Destruction of Electrical

and Electronic Components, Observe the Following:
Only connect and disconnect test equipment when the ignition
is off.
Caution
Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting

the battery.
Follow the steps when disconnecting the battery.
Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the bat
tery.
Disconnect the battery. Refer to Electrical Equipment; Rep.

Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

Vehicles with Start/Stop System
There Is a Risk of Injury from Unintended Engine Start.
The engine can start unexpectedly when the Start/Stop System
is activated on the vehicle. A message in the instrument cluster
indicates whether the Start/Stop System is activated.
Deactivate the Start/Stop System: switch off the ignition.
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2.5 Safety Precautions during Road Test

with Testing Equipment
There Is a Risk of Injury Due to Unsecured Testing Equipment.
If the front passenger airbag activates during an accident unse
cured testing equipment becomes a dangerous projectile.
Secure testing equipment on the rear seat.
or
Have a second person operate testing equipment on the rear
seat.
2.6 Safety Precautions when Tow Starting

and Towing
Caution
Risk of destroying the transmission.

If the vehicle needs to be towed, make sure the selector
lever is in N or the parking lock must be emergency re
leased. Refer to
1.3 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking, page 22 .
The vehicle may not be towed farther than 50 km and not
faster than 50 km/h.
Note with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
The engine cannot be tow-started, for example, if the battery is

too weak or if the starter generator is not working.

Subframe
Note the following Whenever Working on the Subframe:
Caution
Risk of damaging the suspension components.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe
mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are
not installed correctly.
Supporting the vehicle on the subframe or the subframe
crossbrace, (for example, by a floor jack or similar device)
is not perwithted.

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3 Repair Information
3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions, page 5
3.2 General Information, page 5
3.3 General Repair Information, page 6
3.4 Contact Corrosion, page 8
3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Condi

tions
Thoroughly clean the connection points and the surrounding
area before loosening.
Clean the transmission and transmission components using
Cleaning Solution - D 009 401 04- .
Use lint-free cloths when cleaning, for example, the X70 /
cloth made by Kimberly-Clark Professional.
Seal all open lines and connections immediately with clean
plugs or caps from the -VAS6122- .
Place the removed parts on a clean surface and cover them.
Use foil or lint-free cloths.
Carefully cover or seal opened components if the repair will
not be done immediately.
Only install clean parts: remove the replacement parts from
their packaging just before installing them.
Protect the disconnected connectors from dirt and moisture
and only connect when they are dry.
3.2 General Information

Transmission
The 8-speed automatic transmission 0D7 is equipped with
eight hydraulically activated forward gears. When the torque
converter lock-up clutch is closed, these forward gears be
come manually driven gears through bypassing the torque
converter slip.
A special feature of the 0D7 transmission is the position of the
front final drive (front axle differential with flange shafts) in front
of the torque converter. This way an even distribution of the
weight between the front and rear axles is attained.
Torque Converter
The torque converter is equipped with a slip-controlled torque
converter lock-upProtected
clutch.byDue to the new design of this transmis
copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
sion, the torque converter
with respectistolocated behind
the correctness the front
of information in thisfinal drive.
document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Mechatronic
The Mechatronic combines the following components as a com
plete synchronized unit:
Transmission Control Module - J217- hydraulic control
the sensors and actuators
The Mechatronic unit is installed in the transmission in the area
of the ATF pan.
Transmission Control Module - J217-
The control module is a component of the Mechatronic in the
transmission.
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Determining the driving situation and driving resistance depend

ent shift point occurs automatically.
Advantages:
Shifting depending on fuel consumption
Maximum engine output is always available
Individual adaptation of shift points in all driving situations
Gear shift points are infinitely variable
Shift Point Changes on Inclines and Declines
When driving on inclines or declines, gears are automatically se
lected using additional gear change maps. The selection is based
on accelerator pedal position and the vehicle speed.
The gear change map for extreme uphill stretches is matched
to engine output.
The gear change map for extreme downhill stretches is match
ed to the braking effect of the engine.
By selecting a gear directly using tiptronic, the driver can use
the engine braking effect with a specific gear engaged, for ex
ample when driving downhill with a trailer.
Selector Mechanism
Under the shift-by-wire operating/shift concept, there is no
longer a mechanical connection between the selector lever
and the transmission. Shift-by-wire also means "electric
shift".
The driver is in control without a mechanical fall back.
The selector lever does not move into shift gate for each se
lected driving gear as before, but rather it always returns to the
starting position (neutral position) similar to a joystick. This
means the selector lever position and transmission position
selected do not match like before.
The parking lock is electronically operated. In the case of an
error a mechanical parking lock emergency release makes it
possible to move the vehicle. Refer to
3.3 General Repair Information

The highest level of care and cleanliness along with tools that
function properly are required to ensure a proper and successful
transmission repair. Of course the general safety precautions also
apply when carrying out repair work.
Some general repair information that applies to several proce
dures throughout this manual is summarized here. They apply to
this repair manual.
Guided Fault Finding, OBD and
permitted Test
unless Instruments
authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Before beginning any repair work on the transmission, deter
mine the exact cause of the damage using Diagnostic in the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
Oil, Environmental and Disposal Regulations
Handle ATF, gear oil and other fluids with care.
Dispose of drained fluid properly.
Follow the legal, environmental, and disposal regulations.
Follow the instructions listed on the fluid packaging.

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Special Tools
Refer to Workshop Equipment and Special Tools for a complete
list of special tools used in the repair manual.
Transmission
Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on
the transmission. Refer to
3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions, page 5 .
Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle when the center dif
ferential housing is removed or when there is no ATF.
Check the fluid levels after installation and fill if necessary:
Refer to 7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67 for ATF in
2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level, page 96 for gear oil in the
transmission. Refer to 4.1 Capacities, page 9 for ca
pacities. Refer to the Parts Catalog for specifications.
It is necessary to check the parking lock emergency release
after performing any work on it or after removing and installing
O-Rings, Gaskets and Seals
O-rings, gaskets and seals must always be replaced.
After removing the seals, examine the contact surface on the
housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal or for other
signs of damage.
Thoroughly clean the housing separating surfaces before as
sembling.
To install, thinly coat gaskets along outer circumference and
on sealing lip with ATF.
Coat the O-rings with ATF before inserting to prevent crushing
rings during assembly.
Use only ATF in the ATF area. Other lubricants cause mal
functions in the hydraulic transmission control.
The open side of the gaskets point toward the fluid to be sealed
in.
When installing the new shaft seal, make sure the sealing lip
does not run on the same point as the sealing lip from the old
seal (use press-in depth tolerance). Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Check the fluid levels after installation and fill if necessary:
Refer to 7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67 for ATF in

2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level, page 96 for gear oil in the
transmission. Refer to 4.1 Capacities, page 9 for ca
pacities. Refer to the Parts Catalog for specifications.
Bolts and Nuts
Loosen the bolts opposite the tightening sequence.
Nuts and bolts which secure covers and housings should be
tightened in steps according to the specified tightening se
quence or method.
Bolts or nuts for securing covers and housings should be loos
ened and tightened diagonally in stages if no tightening se
quence is specified.
Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts.
3. Repair Information 7
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Use a wire brush to clean the threads of the bolts that were
installed with locking fluid. Then insert the bolts with Locking
Fluid - AMV 185 101 A1- .
Threaded holes used for self-locking bolts or bolts coated with
locking fluid must be cleaned, for example with a thread tap.
Otherwise there is the risk that the bolts could break off the
next time they are removed.
The tightening specifications given apply to unoiled bolts and
nuts.
Circlips
Do not stretch the circlips.
Replace damaged or stretched circlips.
The circlips must rest at the bottom of the groove.
Bearings
Install needle
Protectedbearings
by copyright.with
Copyingthe
for lettered side (thicker
private or commercial purposes,metal)
in part or in whole, is not
facing thepermitted
fitting tool.
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Insert bearing with axle oil or ATF, depending on the compo
nent location.
Do not interchange the outer or inner races of bearings of the
same size.
Always replace the tapered roller bearings on one shaft to
gether and use new bearings from a single manufacturer.
Shims
Measure the shims at several locations with a micrometer.
Different shim thicknesses make it possible to select the re
quired thickness precisely. Install two shims if necessary.
Check for burrs or damage. Only install flawless shims.
3.4 Contact Corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if inadequate fasteners (bolts, nuts,
washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating may
be installed.
Furthermore, only rubber/plastic parts and adhesive made of
electrically non-conductive materials are used.
If there are doubts about whether parts can be used or not, use
new parts. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Note:
Original replacement parts are recommended because they
have been tested.
The use of Audi accessories is recommended.
Contact corrosion damage is not covered under warranty.

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4 Technical Data
4.1 Capacities, page 9
4.2 Oil Distribution, page 10
4.1 Capacities
4.1.1 Capacities, ATF Area in the Transmission, page 9
4.1.2 Front Final Drive Capacities, page 9
4.1.3 Transfer Case Capacities, page 10
4.1.1 Capacities, ATF Area in the Transmission

Capacities Automatic Transmission 0D7
Original filling by the manufacturer Refer to Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Filling after draining in service Refer to Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change No change
Permanent fill; only change after repairs such as when removing
the transmission fluid pan.
Grease ATF for automatic transmission 0D7. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
Caution
There is a risk that the transmission could malfunction or fail.

Only use the ATF available as a replacement part with the
0D7 automatic transmission. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Refer to 7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67

Refer to 7.2 ATF, Draining and Filling, page 70
4.1.2 Front Final Drive Capacities

Refill Refer to Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change No change
Permanent fill; change only after repairs such as removing the
front final drive cover
Grease Gear oil for automatic transmission 0D7. Refer to the

Parts Catalog.
Refer to
2.1.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level, Front Final Drive,
page 96
Refer to
2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive, page
99
4. Technical Data 9
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4.1.3 Transfer Case Capacities

Refill Refer to Fluid Capacity Tables; Rep. Gr. 03
Change No change
Permanent fill; change only after repairs such as removing the
center differential housing
Grease Gear oil for automatic transmission 0D7. Refer to the

Parts Catalog.
Refer to
2.1.2 Gear Oil, Checking Level, Transfer Case,
page 97
Refer to
2.2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transfer Case,
page 101
4.2 Oil Distribution

Transmission with Separated Oil System
The protective pipe -2- is free of oil, the transfer case -1- and
the front final drive -3- is sealed with a gasket to side shaft.
Transmission with Combined Oil System
The oil chambers inside the front final drive -3- and inside the
transfer case -1- are consolidated viaProtected
the protective pipe -2-.
The side shaft runs in gear oil in the protective pipe.


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5 Overview - Drivetrain
1 - Rear Final Drive

Removing and instal
ling. Refer to Rear
Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Final Drive; Final
Drive, Removing and In
stalling .
2 - Driveshaft
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to Rear
Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Drive Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
shaft, Removing and In with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
stalling .
3 - 8-Speed Automatic Trans
mission 0D7
With Three-Phase Cur
rent Drive - VX54-
4 - Three-Phase Current Drive
- VX54-
With the Electro-Drive
Drive Motor - V141-
5 - Internal Combustion Engine
5. Overview - Drivetrain 11
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32 Torque Converter
1 Torque Converter
1.1 Overview - Torque Converter, page 12
1.2 Torque Converter, Removing and Installing, page 13
1.3 Torque Converter, Discharging, page 15
1.4 Torque Converter, Checking, page 16
1.5 Torque Converter Seal, Removing and Installing,

page 16
1.1 Overview - Torque Converter
1 - Centering Sleeve
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to Electric
Drive; Rep. Gr. 93 ;
Electric Drive Drive Mo
tor ; Centering sleeve,
removing and installing
2 - Torque Converter
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
1.2 Torque Convert
er, Removing and In
stalling, page 13 .
Refer to the Parts Cata
log for the allocation to
the transmission.
3 - Seal
Replace after removing
4 - O-Ring
5 - Seal
Replacing. Refer to
1.5 Torque Converter
Seal, Removing and In
stalling, page 16 .
For the torque converter
6 - Alignment Sleeve
7 - Transmission Housing
8 - Bolt
Tightening specification
and sequence. Refer to
Fig. Transmission
Fastening to Three-
Phase Current Drive -VX54- - Tightening Specification and Sequence , page 54 .
9 - Alignment Sleeve
10 - Bolt
62 Nm
Quantity: 6
12 Rep. Gr.32 - Torque Converter

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Procedure for tightening. Refer to page 51
1.2 Torque Converter, Removing and Instal

ling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Puller - Clutch Module - T40176-
Depth Gauge - VAS6082-
Grease for Clutch Plate Shaft Splines - G 000 100-
Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts

Bolts - Torque converter
Seal - Torque converter
O-ring - Torque converter
Removing
Note
Before beginning the procedures check if the necessary replace

ment parts are available. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Transmission removed. Refer to

2.1 Transmission, Removing, page 40 .
Secure the -T40176- on the torque converter -2- with the nut
-1-.
Tip: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
To prevent the torque converter from tilting, counterhold it under
neath as shown.
Turn the -T40176- upward.
Remove the torque converter without tilting from the input
shaft at the same time pay attention to the vent line.
Set the torque converter down carefully, for example on the
workbench.
1. Torque Converter 13
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Installing
Replace the O-ring -arrow- on the input shaft.
Check the torque converter. Refer to
1.4 Torque Converter, Checking, page 16 .
Check the seal for the torque converter for damage or leaks.
If required, replace. Refer to
1.5 Torque Converter Seal, Removing and Installing, page
16 .
Coat the input shaft -3- thin with Grease for Clutch Plate
Splines - G 000 100- .
Secure the -T40176- on the torque converter -1- with the nut
-2-.
Push the torque converter carefully all the way onto the input
shaft without tilting it using the -T40176- .
Using light pressure, turn the torque converter toward the in
side until the its splines engage into the input hub for the ATF
pump and the torque converter noticeably slides toward the
inside.

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Caution
Risk of damaging the drive hub on the ATF pump by installing

the torque converter incorrectly.
Check the position of the torque converter.
If the torque converter is installed correctly, the dimension -a- be

tween the surface of the securing eyes and the surface of the
torque converter bell housing will be the following values:
Dimension -a- = minimum 30 mm
If the torque converter was not completely replaced, the dimen
sion is approximately 18 mm.
Caution
If the converter is not properly installed, the drive lugs on the

converter and the ATF pump will be severely damaged when
the transmission is attached to the engine.
Note the following points when installing the transmission.
Caution
Before and during fastening the Three-Phase Current Drive -
VX54- /transmission flange bolts, check that the torque con
verter can still be turned behind the drive motor. If the torque
converter cannot be turned, it must be assumed that it has not
been inserted properly and that the coupling plate of the torque
converter or the ATF pump will be destroyed during final tight
ening of the bolts.
Remove the -T40176- from the torque converter.
1.3 Torque Converter, Discharging

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500- with
SMN737952 - Flexible Oil Extraction Probe, 6mm D x 700mm
L - VAS6622/2- or -SMN737952-
Procedure
If the ATF becomes dirty due to shavings or during a major trans
mission overhaul, then the torque converter must be drained.
Place the torque converter as shown on two wooden blocks.
Extract the ATF from the torque converter using the -
SMN372500- .
1. Torque Converter 15
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1.4 Torque Converter, Checking

Check the torque converter hub -arrow- for wear grooves.
The torque converter must be replaced if it is damaged or
faulty.
1.5 Torque Converter Seal, Removing and

Installing
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143/2- part of
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143-
Seal Installer - Flange Shaft - T40240-
Caution


Seal - Torque Converter
Procedure
Remove the torque converter. Refer to
1.2 Torque Converter, Removing and Installing, page 13 .
Pry out the torque converter seal with the -T20143/2-
Coat the permitted
outer edge of the oil
unless authorised sealAG.
by AUDI and
AUDIthe sealing
AG does lips with
not guarantee or accept any liability
ATF. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Installation position: open side of the seal faces the transmis

sion.
Install the torque converter seal with the -T40240- all the way
in the thrust piece.
Install the torque converter. Refer to
1.2 Torque Converter, Removing and Installing, page 13 .

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2 Special Tools
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500- with
SMN737952 - Flexible Oil Extraction Probe, 6mm D x 700mm
L - VAS6622/2- or -SMN737952-
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143/2- part of

Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143-
Puller - Clutch Module - T40176-
2. Special Tools 17
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Depth Gauge - VAS6082-

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37 Controls, Housing
1 Selector Mechanism
1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism, page 19
1.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release,
page 21
1.3 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking, page 22
1.4 Emergency Release from P, page 26
1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing,
page 27
1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever Handle, Discon
necting and Assembling, page 29
1.7 Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing,
page 29
1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing and
Installing, page 30
1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing, page 36
1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism
1. Selector Mechanism 19
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1 - Selector Mechanism
With the following inte
grated components:
Selector Lever - E313-
Selector Lever Position
Sensor - G727-
Transverse Selector Lever
Lock Sensor - G868-
Selector Lever Sensor Sys
tem Control Module - J587-
Shift Lock Solenoid - N110-
Transverse Selector Lever
Lock Motor - V577-
The components cannot
be replaced separately
if faulty.
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
1.7 Selector Mecha
nism, Removing and In
stalling, page 29 .
2 - Selector Lever Transmis
sion Range Display - Y5-
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to Electri
cal Equipment; Rep. Gr.
96 ; Lamps; Component
Location Overview -
Center Console Lamps .
3 - Selector Lever Handle, Up
per Section
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
1.5 Selector Lever
Handle, Removing and Installing, page 27 .
4 - Bolt
3.2 Nm
Not available separately permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
5 - Selector Lever Handle, Lower Section
With the following integrated components:
Selector Lever Release Button - E681-
Parking Lock Button - E816-
The components cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
Removing and installing. Refer to 1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing, page 27 .
6 - Selector Lever Boot
Removing and installing. Refer to
1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever Handle, Disconnecting and Assembling, page 29 .
7 - Bolt
8 Nm
20 Rep. Gr.37 - Controls, Housing

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1.2 Overview - Parking Lock Emergency Release
1 - Rear Emergency Release

Cable
For the parking lock
Do not bend or kink
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
1.8.2 Rear Parking
Lock Emergency Re
lease Cable, Removing
and Installing,
page 34 .
2 - Nut
4 Nm
Quantity: 2
3 - Cover
4 - Bolt
9 Nm
5 - Bolt
9 Nm
Quantity: 2
6 - Front Emergency Release
Cable
For the parking lock
Do not bend or kink
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
1.8.1 Front Parking
Lock Emergency Re
lease Cable, Removing
and Installing,
page 30 .
7 - Lever
For the parking lock emergency release
8 - Clip
Replacing
For the selector lever cable
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1.3 Gearshift Mechanism, Checking
WARNING
Risk of injury and accident by accidentally engaging a selector

lever position with the engine running.
Before working with the engine running, move the trans
mission into P and pull the parking brake button to acti
vate the electro-mechanical parking brake.
Pay attention to the safety precautions when driving. Refer
to
2.5 Safety Precautions during Road Test with Testing
Equipment, page 4 .
All test points must be performed.
When the specified values are not reached, check if the
selector lever handle is installed correctly (refer to
1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing,
page 27 ) and perform the Diagnostic. Refer to Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester .
Overview:
1. Checking the gear locks/button functions. Refer to
page 23 .
2. Checking the selector mechanism functionality. Refer to
page 24 .
3. Checking the transmission range indicator. Refer to
page 25 . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
4. Checking the display in the instrument cluster.
with respect Refer toof information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
to the correctness
page 26 .
5. Checking the parking lock. Refer to page 26 .

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1. Checking the Gear Locks / Button Functions.

Test step 1.1
Ignition switched on and the electric drive in Ready mode or
the engine running, selector lever in position P and foot brake
not pressed.
Press the release button -2- and move the selector lever to
ward the rear.
The selector lever position P must remain selected.
Test step 1.2 permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
the engine running, selector lever in position P and release
button -2- not pressed.
Press the foot brake and move the selector lever toward the
rear.
The selector lever position "P" must remain selected.
Test step 1.3
and release button -2- not pressed.
Engage the "D" position.
The selector lever position D must be displayed on the Se
lector Lever Transmission Range Display - Y5- -1- and in the
instrument cluster.
Test step 1.4
the engine running, selector lever in position D and release
button -2- not pressed.
Push the selector lever forward in the direction N:
The selector lever must be locked and the selector lever po
sition D must remain selected.
Test step 1.5
the engine running, selector lever in position D and release
button -2- pressed.
Engage the selector lever position "N".
The N position must be displayed on the Selector Lever
Transmission Range Display - Y5- -1- and in the instrument
cluster.
Test step 1.6
the engine running, selector lever in position D.
Move the selector lever toward the rear.
The selector lever position S must be engaged, the display
in the instrument cluster must switch from D to S. By tipping
the selector lever toward the rear again the selector lever po
sition D must be engaged and displayed.
Test step 1.7
the engine running
Engage the selector lever position P, R, or N.
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Move the selector lever into the tiptronic gate.

Shifting in the tiptronic gate is only possible from the D or S
positions.
2. Function Test of the Selector Mechanism (Shiftlock)

Test step 2.1
the engine running, selector lever in position D and vehicle
speed greater than 3 km/h (1.86 MPH).
Engage the N position. Then without pressing the release
button -2- and brake, select the selector lever position D.
It must be possible.
Test step 2.2
the engine running, selector lever in position D and vehicle
speed less than 3 km/h.
Engage the selector lever position N for at least one second,
do not press the foot brake and press the release button -2-.
Positions R and D must not be engaged.
Test step 2.3
the engine running, selector lever in position N and vehicle
speed less than 3 km/h.
Press the foot brake and do not press the release button -2-.
Position R must not be engaged.
Position D must be able to be engaged.
Test step 2.4
the engine running, selector lever in position M.
Engage thepermitted
selector lever
unless position
authorised by AUDIP
AG. to doAGso
AUDI press
does the Por accept any liability
not guarantee
button in the with
selector lever handle.
respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
The selector lever position P must be engaged and displayed

on the P button of the selector lever handle and in the instru
ment cluster. Additionally the P symbol between the positions
N and D/S on the Selector Lever Transmission Range Dis
play - Y5- -1- must turn on.
The selector lever must move itself back into the automatic
shift gate.
Test step 2.5
Move the selector lever to + and -.
While driving the transmission range indicator in the instru
ment cluster must change each time a higher or lower gear is
selected if the speed perwiths it.

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3. Checking the Transmission Range Indicator

Test step 3.1
the engine running
Engage the positions P, R, N, D/S and +/- one after the
other.
The respective selector lever position must be significantly
brighter than the other drive gear symbols.
Test step 3.2
the engine
Protected running
Engage
with respectthe
to theP position
correctness to do so
of information press
in this theCopyright
document. buttonby-3-. AUDI AG.
The P symbol in the button in the selector lever handle must

light up in white as a function lamp.
The P symbol in the Selector Lever Transmission Range Dis
play - Y5- -1- as a function lamp must be red.
In all other selector lever positions it must not be illuminated.
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4. Checking the Display in the Instrument Cluster

Test step 4.1
not pressed.
Press the release button -2- and move the selector lever in the
direction of D or R.
The following message must be displayed in the instrument
cluster: To select a position please press the foot brake and
the locking button on the selector lever.
Test step 4.2
Ignition switchedProtected
on andbythe electric
copyright. Copyingdrive in Ready
for private or commercialmode or in part or in whole, is not
purposes,
the engine running, selector
permitted unlesslever in position
authorised by AUDI AG.PAUDIand footnot
AG does brake
guarantee or accept any liability
pressed. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Do not press the release button -2- and move the selector lever
in the direction of D or R.
The following message must be displayed in the instrument
cluster: To select a position please press the foot brake and
the locking button on the selector lever.
Test step 4.3
Press the release button and at the same time the selector
lever must be in M longer than 20 seconds (Not on tiptronic
plus or tiptronic minus):
In the instrument cluster the following message must be dis
played: Bring the selector lever into the automatic position.
Additionally there is a warning tone.
5. Checking the Parking Lock.
Test step 5.1
the engine running, selector lever in position D, S, R, M,
vehicle stationary.
Turn off the engine.
The selector lever position P must automatically be engaged.
Test step 5.2
the engine running, selector lever in position N, vehicle sta
tionary.
Turn off the engine and open the driver door.
The following message must be shown in the instrument clus
ter: Before leaving engage P, otherwise the vehicle can roll.
Additionally there is a warning tone.
1.4 Emergency Release from P

It is necessary to check the parking lock emergency release
after performing any work on it or after removing and installing
the transmission.

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Releasing
WARNING
There is a risk of an accident from the vehicle starting to roll.

Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-me
chanical parking brake.
Remove the driver side floor mat.

Remove the cover -1- for the emergency release in direction
of -arrows-.
Remove the release tool -1- from the vehicle tool kit.
Insert the release tool in the mount -2- for the emergency re
lease as shown.
The release tool is transverse to the direction of travel.
Turn the release tool 90 in direction of -arrow A-, at the same
time push downward in direction of -arrow B- until it engages.
The parking lock is released.
When the parking lock is emergency released, the N mode
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Additionally the following message is shown in the instrument
cluster: Danger of rolling away! P not possible. Set the parking
brake.
Resetting the Release
To lock the parking lock remove the release tool upward from
the emergency release mount.
Note
When the parking lock is set P must be displayed in the instru

ment cluster and in the Selector Lever Transmission Range Dis
play - Y5- .
1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and

Installing
Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are
removed together.
Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
Torque Wrench 1410 - VAG1410-
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Removing
Ignition switched off.
Remove the selector lever handle upper section -1- upward in
direction of -arrows-.
Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side Protected
using the
-3409- in direction of -arrow-.

Remove the bolt -2-.

Pull the selector lever handle lower section -1- upward.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
Check the clips -arrows- on the bottom of the selector lever
handle upper section -1- are seated correctly, and if necessary
press them in farther.
Attach the selector lever handle upper section to the selector
lever handle lower section.
Clip in the selector lever boot on the Selector Lever Trans
mission Range Display - Y5- .
Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
Tightening Specifications
Refer to 1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism, page 19

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1.6 Selector Lever Boot on Selector Lever

Handle, Disconnecting and Assembling
Separating
Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to
1.5 Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing, page
27 .
Release the catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the
selector lever boot -1- from the selector lever handle.
Assembling
Push the selector lever boot until it engages audibly on the
selector lever handle.
The tab -2- on the selector lever boot must engage in the
opening -1- in the selector lever handle -arrow-.
Install the selector lever handle. Refer to
27 .
1.7 Selector Mechanism, Removing and In

stalling
Removing
Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to
27 .
Remove the center console insert. Refer to Body Interior;
Rep. Gr. 68 ; Center Console; Center Console, Removing and
Installing .
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Disconnect the connector -1-.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the selector mecha
nism -2-.
Installing
Install the center console insert. Refer to Body Interior; Rep.
Gr. 68 ; Center Console; Center Console, Removing and In
stalling .
Install the selector lever handle. Refer to
27 .
Check the selector mechanism. Refer to
Refer to 1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism, page 19
1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Ca

ble, Removing and Installing
1.8.1 Front Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Remov
ing and Installing, page 30
1.8.2 Rear Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Remov
ing and Installing, page 34
1.8.1 Front Parking Lock Emergency Release

Cable, Removing and Installing
Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support - T10337-
Caution


Bolts - Tunnel Crossmember
Removing
WARNING

Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-me
Remove the rear
permitted unless andbyleft
authorised AUDInoise
AG. AUDIinsulation. Refer toor
AG does not guarantee Body
accept any liability
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re
moving and Installing .

Install the inner left underbody trim panel. Refer to Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Underbody Trim Panel; Underbody
Trim Panels, Removing and Installing .

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DANGER!
High voltage poses life-threatening risk

Electrocution can cause death or severe bodily injury.
Have a high-voltage technician (HVT) de-energize the
high-voltage system.
Procedures performed on the high-voltage system may
only be done by a technician trained in electrical sys
tems.
De-energize the high-voltage system. Refer to Electric

Drive; Rep. Gr. 93 ; High-Voltage System, De-Energizing .
Free up the wiring harness -1-.
Remove the nut -arrow- on the bracket for the high-voltage
cables.
Loosen clamping sleeve -arrows- and push it toward the rear.

Vehicles with 2.0L TFSI engine
Tie up the front muffler.
Vehicles with 3.0L TDI engine

Tie up the SCR catalytic converter.
Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.
Remove the bolts -arrows- and the bracketpermitted
with the NOx
unless Senby AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
authorised
sor Control Module 2 - J881- and Particulatewith
Sensor
respect to- the
G784-
correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
from the tunnel crossmember.
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All Vehicles:
Release the retainers in direction of -arrows A- and slide the
sleeve -1- on the emergency release cable in the direction of
-arrow B-.
Disengage the rear emergency release cable from the front
emergency release cable in direction of -arrow C-.
Mount the -T10337- on the -VAS6931- and attach it under the

transmission. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Tip: with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
To prevent damage to the driveshaft heat shield, place a suitable

piece of wood -arrow- underneath as shown.
WARNING
There is the risk of an accident.

The -VAS6931- may only be used during assembly and
must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.
Remove the bolts -arrows- from the tunnel crossmember.
Lower the rear of the transmission to the dimension -a- using

the -VAS6931- .
Dimension -a- = maximum 25 mm.

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Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the bracket -1- for the
high-voltage cables slightly downward.
Remove the bolts -2 and 4- and remove the front parking lock
emergency release cable -3-.
Installing
Make sure that the distance between the emergency release
cable -2- and lever -1- is maintained.
Dimension -a- = minimum 1 mm.
Dimension -b- = minimum 1 mm.
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Attach the rear emergency release cable -2- to the front emer
gency release cable -1- from the top in direction of -arrow A-
Install the sleeve -3- until it engages in direction of -arrow B-.
Caution
Make sure the sleeve fits securely.
Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to

3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing, page
56 .
DANGER!
Danger to life due to high-voltage.

Have a high-voltage technician re-energize the high-
voltage system.
Re-energize the high-voltage system. Refer to Electric

Drive; Rep. Gr. 93 ; High-Voltage System, Re-Energizing .
Check the parking lock emergency release. Refer to
1.4 Emergency Release from P, page 26 .
Refer to
page 21
Refer to Electric Drive; Rep. Gr. 93 ; High-Voltage Cables;
Component Location Overview - High-Voltage Cables .
1.8.2 Rear Parking Lock Emergency Release

Cable, Removing and Installing
Caution


Clip - Cable
Removing
WARNING

Pull the parking brakepermitted

button to toactivate the ofelectro-me
with respect the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

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-arrow B-.
emergency release cable -arrow C-.
Free up the rear emergency release cable on the bracket -1-

and push the grommet -2- toward the inside.
Move the driver seat in the rearmost and highest position.
Remove the lower A-pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Interior;
Rep. Gr. 70 ; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; A-Pillar Trim Panel,
Removing and Installing .
Push the carpet in the driver footwell slightly upward.
Remove the nuts -arrow-.

Guide the rear emergency release cable -1- through the hole
in the center tunnel toward the inside, and remove it.
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Installing
Carefully guide the rear emergency release cable -1- through
the hole in the center tunnel and tighten the nuts -arrows-.
Pay attention to the tightening specification otherwise the stud
bolts will break off.
Install the grommet -2- in the hole in the center tunnel.

The sealing lip on the grommet must seal the hole in the center
tunnel all the way around.
Engage the emergency release cable on the bracket -1-.
Attach the rear emergency release cable -2- to the front emer
gency release cable -1- from the top in direction of -arrow A-
Install the sleeve -3- until it engages in direction of -arrow B-
and then check it for secure fit.
1.4 Emergency Release from P, page 26 . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Tightening Specifications with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Refer to
page 21 .
Refer to Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Vehicle Interior Trim
Panels; Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel .
1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing

Procedure
Caution


Seal - Transmission

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Remove the Mechatronic. Refer to

2.1 Mechatronic, Removing and Installing, page 86 .
DANGER!

tems.

Remove the cable tie -arrow- on the lever -3- for the parking
lock emergency release.
Caution
Installation is difficult due to the latched parking lock.

The parking lock must not be latched for the following
work. Turn the driveshaft to see if the parking lock is latch
ed.
Move the transmission output shaft with the splines so that
the parking lock is not latched. Do not turn the driveshaft
further.
Remove the spring pin -2- on the shaft for the parking lock
emergency release lever using a pin punch -1-.
The tension on the return spring is reduced when the parking
lock emergency release lever is removed.
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Remove the lever -1- for the parking lock emergency release
with the shaft in direction of -arrow-.
Remove the seal with a small screwdriver.
Apply ATF to the outer edge and the space between the seal
ing lips of the new seal.
Installation position: open side of the seal faces the transmis
sion.
Mount the seal on the transmission housing and push it in all

the way using a suitable socket in direction of -arrow-.
Install the parking lock emergency release lever and shaft and
attach the return spring to the stop lever and to the transmis
sion housing -arrows-.
Tip:
If the actuator rod for the locking latch moves too far to the rear,
then it can be pulled forward in direction of -arrow 1- while pushing
the locking latch at the same time in direction of -arrow 2-.

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Drive in the tensioning pin -2- on the parking lock emergency

release lever shaft using a pin punch -1- at the same time pay
attention to the installation position. Refer to
Fig. Spring Pin Installation Position , page 94 .
Install the Mechatronic. Refer to
DANGER!

tems.

Fill the ATF. Refer to
7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67 .
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2 Transmission, Removing and Instal

ling
2.1 Transmission, Removing, page 40
2.2 Transmission, Installing, page 49
2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications, page 54
2.1 Transmission, Removing

2.1.1 Transmission Removal Notes, page 40
2.1.2 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with 4-Cylinder TFSI
Engine, page 40
2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with 6-Cylinder TDI
Engine, page 45
2.1.1 Transmission Removal Notes

The 8-gear automatic transmission 0D7 consists of the electric
drive motor and an 8-gear planetary gear set with hydraulic con
verter.
To remove the electric drive motor or the converter the planetary
gear set must first be removed:
Refer to
2.1.2 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with 4-Cylinder
TFSI Engine, page 40
Refer to
2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with 6-Cylinder
TDI Engine, page 45
Refer to Rep. Gr. 93 ; Electric Drive Motor; Three-Phase
Current Drive X54, Removing and Installing .
The complete transmission with the electric drive motor can only
be removed together with the internal
with respect combustion
to the correctness engine
of information be Copyright by AUDI AG.
in this document.
cause the -T40173- is not designed for the high weight.
Note

Refer to Rep. Gr. 10 ; Engine, Removing and Installing

Refer to Rep. Gr. 10 ; Engine, Removing and Installing;
Engine and Transmission, Separating .
2.1.2 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with

4-Cylinder TFSI Engine
Bracket - Multiple Use - 30-211A-
Hose Clip Pliers - VAS6362-
Torque Wrench Adapter - VAS6948-
Support Stand - VAS281001-
Gearbox Support - T40173-
Wrench - 21mm - T40263-

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Adapter - T40314-
Magnet adapter or 14 mm TORX magnet socket, commer
cially available.
Preparing the -T40173-
The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side
faces upward, as shown.
Procedure
Note

WARNING
Risk of injury due to falling components.

The -T40173- is not designed for the heavy weight of the
transmission with electric drive motor.
Pay attention to
2.1.1 Transmission Removal Notes, page 40 !
In order to turn the driveshaft for the removal, the electro-me

chanical parking brake must be loosened before removal of
the battery.
DANGER!

tems.

Disconnect the battery groand cable. Refer to Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
Remove the driveshaft. Refer to Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing .
Remove the front muffler. Refer to Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust
Pipes/Mufflers; Front Muffler, Removing and Installing .
Drain the gear oil from front final drive. Refer to
2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, page 99 .
Remove the ATF cooler and ATF line. Refer to permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing, pagewith
64respect
. to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Remove the right and left transmission mount. Refer to Rep.

Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Transmission Mount, Removing
and Installing .
2. Transmission, Removing and Installing 41

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Disconnect the connector -2-.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the Coolant Recirculation
Pump - V50- to the side.
Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.
Carefully lift the cover -arrow-.

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Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the bolts for the torque

converter with the - T40263- and -T40314- .
Caution
Risk of destroying the engine from the camshaft timing chain

skipping.
Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation.
Turn the crankshaft an additional 60 turn in the direction of

engine rotation -arrow-.
Remove the six bolts -arrow- for the torque converter from the
Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- .
Use the magnet adapter or TORX magnet socket, the bolts
must not fall in the transmission housing.
Remove the accessible bolts -1 and 4- and -8 to 12- from

above that connect the transmission to the Three-Phase Cur
rent Drive - VX54- .
Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to En
gine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Engine,
Supporting in Installation Position .
Place the - VAS281001- under the transmission.
Note

Remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to

56 .
Remove the drive motor high voltage wiring harness. Refer to
Electric Drive; Rep. Gr. 93 ; High-Voltage Cables; Drive
Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness, Removing and Installing .
Free up the Electrical A/C Compressor High-Voltage Cable -
P3- from the transmission.

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Caution
There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module

(Mechatronic) with static discharge.
Always discharge the static electricity before working
with connectors. Do this by touching a groanded object,
for example vehicle groand, the heater or the hoist.
Do not touch connector terminals in the transmission con
nector with hands.
Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow-

and disconnect the connector -1- for the transmission.
Disconnect the connector -2- from the transmission and free

up the wire.
Caution
Danger of leaks in the transmission fluid pan.

The -T40173- must not be set on the transmission fluid
pan.
Prepare the -VAS6931- with the -T40173- and place from be

low on the transmission are secure using the tensioning strap
-arrow-.
Remove the -VAS281001- .
To catch escaping gear oil, place a cloth underneath.

Remove the last bolts -2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 13- from the transmis
sion connection on the Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- .
Remove the transmission with the drive axle and protective
pipe carefully from the Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- at to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect
the same time the torque converter must remain in the trans
mission.
Lower the transmission using the -VAS6931- .

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Tighten the -30-211A- on the transmission and secure the tor

que converter -1- in the transmission from falling, to do so
tighten the spindle -2- hand-tight.
2.1.3 Transmission, Removing, Vehicles with

6-Cylinder TDI Engine
Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
Adapter - T40314-
cially available.

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Preparing the -T40173- :

The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side
faces upward, as shown.
Procedure
Note

WARNING
Risk of injury due to falling components.

The Gearbox Support - T40173- is not designed for the
heavy weight of the transmission with electric drive motor.
Pay attention to
2.1.1 Transmission Removal Notes, page 40 !
In order to turn the driveshaft for the removal, the electro-me

chanical parking brake must be loosened before removal of
the battery.
DANGER!

tems.

Disconnect the battery groand cable. Refer to Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
Remove the front exhaust pipe together with the SCR catalytic
converter. Refer to Rep. Gr. 26 ; Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers;
Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing and Installing .
Remove the emissions control module. Refer to Rep. Gr.
26 ; Emissions Control System; Emissions Control Module,
Removing and Installing .
Remove the ATF cooler and ATF line. Refer to
6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing, page 64 .
Remove the right and left transmission mount. Refer to Rep.
Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Transmission Mount, Removing
and Installing .

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Carefully lift the cover -arrow-.
Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the bolts for the torque

converter with the - T40263- and -T40314- .
Caution

skipping. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Turn the crankshaft
with respect to only in the direction
of informationof engine rotation.
the correctness in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Turn the crankshaft an additional 60 turn in the direction of

engine rotation in direction of -arrow-.

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Remove the six bolts -arrow- for the torque converter from the
Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- .
Remove the accessible bolts -1 and 4- and -8 to 12- from

above that connect the transmission to the Three-Phase Cur
rent Drive - VX54- .
Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to En
gine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Engine,
Supporting in Installation Position .
Place the - VAS281001- under the transmission.
Note


56 .
Remove the drive motor high voltage wiring harness. Refer to
Electric Drive; Rep. Gr. 93 ; High-Voltage Cables; Drive
Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness, Removing and Installing .
Free up the Electrical A/C Compressor High-Voltage Cable -
P3- from the transmission.
Caution

nector with hands.

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Disconnect the connector -2- from the transmission and free

up the wire.
Caution

pan.
Prepare the -VAS6931- with the -T40173- and place from be

low on the transmission are secure using the tensioning strap
-arrow-.
Remove the -VAS281001- .
Remove the last bolts -2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 13- from the transmis
sion connection on the Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- .
Remove the transmission with the drive axle and protective
pipe carefully from the Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- at
the same time the torque converter must remain in the trans
mission.
Lower the transmission using the -VAS6931- .
Tighten the -30-211A- on the transmission and secure the tor

que converter -1- in the transmission from falling, to do so
tighten the spindle -2- hand-tight.
2.2 Transmission, Installing

All the special tools listed for the removal.

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Procedure
Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after
removing them.
Replace self-locking nuts and bolts, O-rings, sealing rings and
seals after removal.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
Connecting elements for all wires must be the same type as
those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Transmission Installation Tightening Specifications. Refer to
2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications, page 54 .
Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out
the ATF cooler and ATF lines using compressed air (maximum
10 bar (145.03 psi)). Refer to page 66 .
When installing a replacement transmission, install the trans
mission support and the transmission mount on the new trans
mission. Refer to
3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount, page 55 .
Remove the protective pipe -2- from the transmission housing.
Place the new seal -1- on the protective pipe.
Push the protective pipe in the transmission housing all the
way in direction of -arrow-.
Note
When installing the transmission the protective pipe must not

be removed because the gasket will be removed from the cor
rect installation position.
The installation position can be marked -arrow- for checking.

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Caution

pan.
Mount the transmission onto the -T40173- and secure it using

the tension strap -arrow- from the engine and transmission as
shown.
Caution
Installing the torque converter incorrectly can cause damage

to the ATF pump drive plate.
Check the installed dimension of the torque converter.
Refer to
1.2 Torque Converter, Removing and Installing, page
13 .
The following preparations must be made before connecting

the Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- and transmission:
Turn the torque converter -2- so that the hole -arrow- near the
X mark- 1- is visible as shown in the upper opening in the
transmission housing.
Tip:
There is only one X mark on the circumference; rotate the torque
converter as needed.
Check if that the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the Three-
Phase Current Drive - VX54- and transmission are inserted in
the cylinder block.
Guide the transmission in the body push the new seal for the
transmission/ Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- on the align
ment sleeves.

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Guide the transmission and Three-Phase Current Drive -

VX54- carefully and evenly together at the same time do not
damage the seal -arrow B- with the protective pipe -arrow A-.
Secure using the bolts -2 and 3- that are accessible from be
low.
56 .
Remove the extractor. Refer to Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe
Mount; Engine, Supporting in Installation Position .
Tighten the bolts -1 to 13-. Refer to
Fig. Transmission Fastening to Three-Phase Current Drive
-VX54- - Tightening Specification and Sequence ,
page 54 .
Install the drive motor high voltage wiring harness.
authorised Refer to AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
permitted unless by AUDI AG.
Electric Drive; Rep. Gr. 93 ; High-Voltage
with respectCables; DriveofMotor
to the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
High-Voltage Wiring Harness, Removing and Installing .
Caution

skipping.
Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation.
Tighten the six bolts -arrow- for the torque converter on the
Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- to do so additionally turn
the crankshaft 60 in the direction of engine rotation. Refer to
1.1 Overview - Torque Converter, page 12 .

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Install the cover -arrow-.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Install the transmission mount. Refer to Rep. Gr. 10 ; Sub
frame Mount; Transmission Mount, Removing and Installing .
Install the ATF cooler. Refer to
Install the Coolant Recirculation Pump - V50- . Refer to Rep.
Gr. 19 ; Coolant Pump/Coolant Thermostat; Electric Coolant
Pump, Removing and Installing .
Install the parking lock emergency release cable. Refer to
1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing
and Installing, page 30 .
Install the driveshaft. Refer to Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.
Install the emissions control module. Refer to Rep. Gr. 26 ;
Emissions Control System; Emissions Control Module, Re
Install the front muffler/front
AG. AUDI AG exhaust pipe. orRefer
accept to
any Rep. Gr.
permitted unless authorised by AUDI does not guarantee liability
26 ;toExhaust
with respect Pipes/Mufflers;
the correctness of information in thisOverview - Muffler
document. Copyright by AUDI. AG.
Fill the gear oil for front final drive. Refer to
Install the heat shield for the Three-Phase Current Drive -
VX54- . Refer to Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 93 ; Electric
Drive Drive Motor; Overview - Electric Drive Drive Motor .
DANGER!

tems.

Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to Elec
trical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting
and Connecting .
Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to
If a new factory transmission is installed, an ATF level test is
not necessary.
If the transmission is replaced, the Replace control module
function must be performed. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Test
er .
Procedure
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
Select Diagnostic mode and start the diagnostic.
Select the Test plan tab.

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Select individual test button and select the following

tree structure one after the other:
Drivetrain
8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0D7
01 - OBD-capable systems
02 - Transmission electronics 0D7
02 - Transmission electronics, functions
02 - Replace control module Entire transmission
Start the selected program and follow the instructions in the
display of the Vehicle Diagnostic Protected
Tester.by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
2.3 Transmission Tightening Specifications

The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased,
oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine oil or transmission fluid
are permitted, but lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance: 15 %.
Other tightening specifications:
Component Nm
Bolts and nuts M6 9
M7 15
M8 20
M10 40
M12 65
Torque converter to the drive plate. Refer to
1.1 Overview - Torque Converter, page 12 .
Assembly mounts. Refer to
3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount, page 55 .
Transmission Fastening to Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54- -
Tightening Specification and Sequence
Step Bolts Tightening Specification
1. -3, 4 and 5- 12 Nm
2. -1, 2, 3, 4 and 5- 24 Nm
3. -6 and 7- 24 Nm
4. -8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13- 24 Nm

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3 Subframe Mount
3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount, page 55
3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing,
page 56
3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount
1 - Support
For the side transmis
sion mount
2 - Side Transmission Mount
With with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Transmission Mount Valve

1 - N262- right
Transmission Mount Valve
2 - N263- left
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr.
10 ; Subframe Mount;
Transmission Mount,
Removing and Instal
ling .
3 - Bolt
20 Nm
4 - Left Transmission Support
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr.
10 ; Subframe Mount;
Transmission Mount,
Removing and Instal
ling .
5 - Bolt
55 Nm
6 - Bolt
55 Nm
7 - Tunnel Crossmember
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing, page 56 .
8 - Bolt
40 Nm
9 - Nut
20 Nm
Only remove if the transmission mount must be separated from the transmission support
10 - Transmission Support
Removing and installing. Refer to Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Transmission
Mount, Removing and Installing .
11 - Transmission Mount
Removing and installing. Refer to Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Transmission
Mount, Removing and Installing .
3. Subframe Mount 55
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12 - Stop
For the rear transmission mount
13 - Bolt
20 Nm +90
Only remove if the transmission mount must be separated from the transmission support
14 - Nut
20 Nm
15 - Bolt
10 Nm
16 - Heat Shield Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
17 - Washer
18 - Bolt
30 Nm
19 - Bolt
20 Nm
3.2 Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and

Installing
Removing
DANGER!

tems.

Remove the rear and left noise insulation. Refer to Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Re

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Install the left underbody trim panel -3- on the inside. Refer to
Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Underbody Trim Panel; Un
derbody Trim Panels, Removing and Installing .
Remove the bolts -arrows- from the front exhaust pipe.
Remove the nut -arrow-.

Free up the wiring harness -1-.
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-arrow B-.
emergency release cable in direction of -arrow C-.
Mount the -T10337- on the -VAS6931- and attach it under the

transmission.
Tip:
To prevent damageProtected
to thebydriveshaft heat shield, place a suitable
copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
WARNING

Vehicles with 3.0L TDI Engine

Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.
Remove the bolts -arrows-.
Free up the wires.
Secure the bracket with NOx Sensor Control Module 2 - J881-
and Particulate Sensor - G784- to the front exhaust pipe.
All Vehicles:
Remove the bolts -arrows- and loosen the nuts -1- for the tun
nel crossmember.

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Lower the rear of the transmission to the dimension -a- using

the -VAS6931- .
Dimension -a- = maximum 25 mm.
Remove the bolt -2- and free up the emergency release cable
-3-.
Remove the bolts -arrows- for the high-voltage cable bracket
-1-.
Remove the nuts completely and the tunnel crossmember.
Installing
1.8.1 Front Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Re
moving and Installing, page 30 .
DANGER!

Electrocution canCopying
Protected by copyright. causefordeath
private oror severepurposes,
commercial bodilyininjury.
part or in whole, is not
with
Have a high-voltage
to the correctness oftechnician (HVT) de-energize the
respect information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
tems.

Refer to 3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount, page 55
Refer to Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Underbody Trim Panel;
Overview - Underbody Trim Panels .
Refer to Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation;
Overview - Noise Insulation .
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4 Transmission, Transporting
Shop Crane - VAS6100-
Hook and Support Tool - T40344-
Procedure
Transmission removed. Refer to
2.1 Transmission, Removing, page 40 .
Caution
Transmission components could be damaged if they are not

set down correctly.
Do not place the transmission on the ATF cooler or trans
mission fluid pan.
Attach the -T40344- on the transmission.

Lift and transport the transmission with the -VAS6100- .

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5 Securing on Engine and Transmis

sion Holder
Engine and Gearbox Bracket - VAS6095A-
Procedure
Hold the transmission with the -T40344- and -VAS6100- . Re
fer to 4 Transmission, Transporting, page 60 .
Place the transmission using the -VAS6100- in the -
VAS6095A- .
The vents for the transmission housing and final drive must be
closed before turning a filled transmission with transmission
fluid pan upward on the engine and transmission holder.
5. Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder 61

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6 ATF Circuit
6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit, page 62
6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing, page 64
6.3 ATF Lines, Removing and Installing, page 65
6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit
Caution
Risk of damaging the transmission.
ATF Cooler, ATF line
1 - Bolt
8 Nm
2 - O-Ring
Replace if the ATF line
leaks
Coat with ATF before in
stalling
3 - ATF Cooler
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
6.2 ATF Cooler, Re
moving and Installing,
page 64 .
4 - O-Ring
Replace if the ATF line
leaks
stalling
5 - Clip
6 - O-Rings
Replace if the ATF line by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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leaks permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
stalling
7 - ATF Line
Cleaning. Refer to
page 66 .
Install all the way by
hand with a new O-ring.
8 - Bracket
9 - Bolt
20 Nm
10 - ATF Line
Cleaning. Refer to page 66 .
Install all the way by hand with a new O-ring.

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Disconnect the ATF line

Release the clip -1- from the connector coupling -2- in direction
of -B arrows- and lift in direction of -A arrows-.
Remove the connector coupling.
Drain and Plug
1 - ATF Drain Plug

Tighten all the way
2 - O-Ring
3 - Drain Plug
12 Nm
For the transmission flu
id inside the transfer
case
4 - Plug
27 Nm
For the inspection and
fill hole for gear oil in the
transfer case
5 - Plug
30 Nm
Replacing
For the ATF check and
fill hole
6 - Plug
27 Nm
For the inspection and
fill hole for gear oil in the
front final drive
7 - Drain Plug
8 Nm
id inside the front final
drive
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Bleed Pipe Length, Measuring on -VAS6262A- and Shortening if

Necessary
The pipe must be shorted to dimension -a- so that the bleed pipe
on the adapter for the Oil Filler -VAS6262A- does not touch the
bottom on some containers.
Dimension -a- = 210 mm
Note
Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft (the green sur
face in the magnified area) on the adapter for the -VAS6262A- .
Mark the dimension on the bleed pipe and shorten it using the
-VAS6056/2- .
Clean the -VAS6262A- .
6.2 ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing

Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm - 3094-
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
Removing
Pay attention to the safety precautions when working on the
subframe. Refer to
2.7 Safety Precautions when Working on Subframe, page
4.
Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Subframe Cross
brace, Removing and Installing .

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Place the -SMN372500- under the transmission.

Disconnect the ATF lines -1 and 4-. Refer to
Fig. Disconnect the ATF line , page 63 .
Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the
escaping coolant.
Loosen the hose clamps -2 and 3- and then disconnect and
remove the coolant hoses with -3094- .
Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF cooler.
Installing
Parts Catalog.
Connect the ATF line all the way and secure using the clips.
Any leaking ATF lines must be replaced.
Replace bent or stretched clips.
The clips must be secure.
Check the ATF level. Refer to
Refer to 6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit, page 62
Refer to Suspension, Wheels Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Sub
frame; Overview - Subframe .
6.3 ATF Lines, Removing and Installing


Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
Hose diameter approximately 18 mm
Compressed air gun, commercially available
Protective Eyewear
Removing and Installing
Pay attention to the general repair information. Refer to
3.3 General Repair Information, page 6 .
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the
-VAS6122- .
Replace the O-rings after removal.
Check the ATF level after removing and Installing ATF lines.
Refer to 7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67 .
Pay attention to the safety precautions when working on the
subframe. Refer to
2.7 Safety Precautions when Working on Subframe, page
4.
6. ATF Circuit 65
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Remove the bolt -1- and the ATF lines with the bracket -2- from
the transmission.
Free up, disconnect and remove the ATF lines -arrows-. Refer
to Fig. Disconnect the ATF line , page 63 .
Caution

Remove all the plugs on the ATF lines and on the trans
mission that were installed during removal.
The ATF cooling function will not work and the transmis
sion will be damaged if the plugs are forgotten.
Clean
Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out
the ATF cooler and ATF lines using compressed air (maximum
10 bar (145.03 psi)).
Note
If extremely dirty ATF flows out when cleaning using compressed

air, flush the ATF cooler and lines using clean ATF.
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7 ATF
7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67
7.2 ATF, Draining and Filling, page 70
7.1 ATF Level, Checking

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Oil Filler - VAS6262A-
Oil Filler - Jointed Hose - VAS6262/5-
If necessary, Oil Filler - Adapter 6 - VAS6262/6-
Original 1 liter (1.05 quart) ATF container
Protective Eyewear
Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves
Test Conditions
The transmission must not be emergency running
Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a
work pit so it is completely level.
The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-
mechanical parking brake.
Exhaust hose/hoses of an exhaust extraction system connec
ted.
The A/C system and the heater are off.
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.
The ATF temperature must not be higher than 30 C (86 F)
at the beginning of the test. If the temperature is higher, let the
transmission cool down first.
Determine the ATF Temperature
Read the ATF temperature on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
The ATF level will vary depending on the temperature of the
ATF.
It is possible to overfill the ATF if the level is checked when the
temperature is too low.
It is possible to underfill the ATF if the level is checked when
the temperature is too high.
Both overfilling and underfilling impair the function of the trans
mission.
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
Switch the ignition on.
Select Guided Functions .
Select individual test button and select the following
tree structure one after the other: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Drivetrain
0D7 - Transmission
01 - OBD-capable systems
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02 - Transmission electronics
02 - Transmission electronics, functions
02 - Measured values
Select transmission fluid temperature from the list.
Check the ATF temperature.
Specified value: not higher than 30 C (86 F).
ATF Level, Checking and Correcting
The ATF level is checked at the ATF check and fill hole.
The ATF level is correct if a small amount of fluid drips out of
the ATF check and fill hole (this is normal as the fluid expands
as it heats up) at an ATF temperature up to 40 C (104 F).
Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.
Caution

Only use the ATF available as a replacement part for the
automatic transmission 0D7.
Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission
failure.
Note the allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF
with any other ATF types.
Secure the ATF container with the -VAS6262A- on the vehicle

as high as possible; for the correct ATF specification. Refer to
the Parts Catalog.
Caution

Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no
ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after signif
icant ATF loss.
In this case, pre-fill. Refer to
7.2 ATF, Draining and Filling, page 70 .

Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to Body Exterior;

Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing
and Installing .
Start the engine in P position.
Switch off ESP.
To fill the torque converter hold the engine in P position for
30 seconds at 2000 RPM.
At idle speed with the brake pressed switch between P and
D/S positions and hold each position for 10 seconds.
Move the selector lever into P.
Run the engine at idle.

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WARNING
Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.
Remove the plug for the ATF check and fill hole -arrow B- and
if necessary drain any excess ATF.
If the ATF starts to leak out of the ATF check and fill hole
-arrow A- before it reaches 40 C (104 F), then the ATF level
is OK.
If no ATF flows out of the ATF-check and fill opening before
the ATF has reached 40 C (104 F), then top off the ATF.
Refer to page 69 .
The ATF check and fill hole must be sealed off again before
the ATF reaches 40 (104 F).
Tighten the new plug for the ATF check and fill hole. The ATF
level test is now completed.
ATF, Filling
If no ATF leaks out of the ATF check and fill hole -arrow B- before
the ATF reaches 40 C (104 F) :
At 45 C (113 F) the ATF inspection plug must be installed
again. Let the transmission cool down and check again.
Install the -VAS6262/5- into the ATF check and fill hole
-arrow-.
Fill the ATF using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out
of the check and fill hole.
Note
Too little or too much ATF will impair transmission function.
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Tighten the new plug -arrow B-. The ATF level test is now
completed.
Drain and plug. Refer to page 63 .
7.2 ATF, Draining and Filling

Ifpermitted
necessary, Oil Filler - Adapter 6 -does
VAS6262/6-
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG not guarantee or accept any liability

Original 1 liter (1.05 quart) container

Protective Eyewear
Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves
Draining
The transmission should be at operating temperature to prop
erly drain the ATF. Do not start the engine when there is either
very little or no ATF in the transmission.
Follow all applicable disposal regulations.
The engine is off.
Transmission is in P.
and Installing .

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WARNING

Open the ATF drain plug -arrow A- and drain the ATF.
Caution

Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the trans
mission.
Tighten the drain plug -arrow A- all the way.

ATF, Filling
Caution

Only use the ATF available as a replacement part for the
automatic transmission 0D7.
Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission
failure.
Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF
with any other ATF types.
Secure the ATF container and the -VAS6262A- on the vehicle

as high as possible. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the correct
ATF specification.
Remove the plug for the ATF check and fill hole -arrow B-.
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Install the -VAS6262/5- into the ATF check and fill hole
-arrow-.
Fill the ATF using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out
of the check and fill hole.
Start the engine in P position.
Fill the ATF again using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak
out of the check and fill hole.
Tighten the old plug for the ATF check and fill hole hand-tight.
Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to
Observe all notes and test requirements for Checking
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG.ATFAUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
level and correcting. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

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8 Special Tools

Wrench - 21mm - T40263-
Adapter - T40314-
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Engine and Gearbox Bracket - VAS6095A-
Shop Crane - VAS6100-


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If necessary, Oil Filler - Adapter 6 - VAS6262/6-
8. Special Tools 75
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Torque Wrench Adapter - VAS6948-

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Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm - 3094-
Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
Not Illustrated:
Hook and Support Tool - T40344-
cially available.
8. Special Tools 77
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38 Gears, Hydraulic Controls

1 ATF System
1.1 Overview - ATF System, page 78
1.2 Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump, Removing
and Installing, page 80
1.3 Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump Wiring Har
ness, Removing and Installing, page 82
1.4 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing,
page 84
1.1 Overview - ATF System
Note
Coat O-rings and seals with ATF. Other types of lubrication leads to faults in the transmission control module
hydraulics.
1 - Transmission Fluid Pan

With integrated ATF fil
ter
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
1.4 Transmission
Fluid Pan, Removing
and Installing,
page 84 .
2 - Seal
3 - O-Ring
4 - Bolt
Tightening specification
and sequence. Refer to
Fig. Mechatronic -
Tightening Specification
and Sequence ,
page 80 .
5 - Bolt
10 Nm
6 - Wiring Harness
For Transmission Fluid
Auxiliary Hydraulic
Pump 1 - Protected
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7 - O-Rings with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
8 - Lock Washer
9 - O-Ring
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10 - Bolt
5.5 Nm
11 - Connector Housing
12 - O-Rings
13 - ATF Pipe
14 - Seals
Replace together with the ATF line -item 13- Item 13 (page 79) .
15 - O-Ring
16 - Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475-
1.2 Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump, Removing and Installing, page 80 .
17 - Bolt
4 Nm + 45
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475- on the transmission housing
Quantity: 3
18 - Mechatronic
Removing and installing. Refer to 2.1 Mechatronic, Removing and Installing, page 86 .
19 - Bolt
Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to
Fig. Transmission Fluid Pan - Tightening Specification and Sequence , page 79 .
20 - O-Ring
21 - ATF Drain Plug
Tighten all the way
Transmission Fluid Pan - Tightening Specification and Sequence
Note
Pay attention to the installation instructions. Refer to

page 84 .
Tighten the bolts in the steps in the sequence shown:

Step Bolts Tightening Specification/Additional
Turn
1. -1 to 12- Install the bolts by hand until the bolt
heads touch
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1. ATF System 79
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Mechatronic - Tightening Specification and Sequence

Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm in the following sequence
-1 through 19-.
1.2 Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic

Pump, Removing and Installing
Caution


Bolts - Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump
O-ring - Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump
Removing
The transmission is installed.
Caution

Do not start the engine if there is no ATF in the transmis
sion and if the Mechatronic is removed.
Switch the ignition off. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to

page 84 .

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Caution

nector with hands.
Disconnect the connector -arrow-.

Remove the bolts in the sequence -3 to 1-.
Remove the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 -
V475- -4- from the transmission housing.
Installing
Connect the connectors -2 and 3- for the wire -1- correctly in
the transmission housing.
Note
Do not use connectors interchangeably.
1. ATF System 81
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Carefully and without any aids, replace the O-ring on the

Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475- .
The Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475- be
replaced if the O-ring seat is damaged or scratched.
Insert the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 -
V475- -4- with a new O-ring.
Tighten the bolt in the following sequence -1 to 3-.
Connect the connector -B- to the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary
Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475- -A-.
Note
Make sure the connector locks and is secure.
Install the transmission fluid pan. Refer to

page 84 .
Refer to 1.1 Overview - ATFtoSystem,
with respect page
the correctness 78 in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
of information
1.3 Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic

Pump Wiring Harness, Removing and
Installing
Caution


O-rings - Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump Wiring Harness
Removing
Remove the Mechatronic. Refer to
Disconnect the connector -2- for the Transmission Fluid Aux
iliary Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475- on the right side of the trans
mission.
Remove the lock washer -1-.

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Caution
There is a risk of damaging the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary

Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475- connection.
Mark the connectors -2 and 3- for the re-installation to the
openings in the transmission housing.
Note
When installing a new wiring harness -1-, position these markings

accordingly.
Disconnect the connectors -2 and 3- from the transmission

housing.
Remove the bolts -arrows-, and remove the connector -4- from
the transmission housing -5- and remove the wiring harness.
Installing
Note
If the previous wiring harness is to be reinstalled, then replace the

O-ring on the connector -4-.
Insert the connector -4- with the straight surfaces to the hous
ing rib.
Press the connectors -2 and 3-, marked similar to the removal,
into the transmission housing openings.
Secure the connector for the wiring harness to the Transmis

sion Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475- with the lock
washer -1-.
Connect the connector -2-.
Install the Mechatronic. Refer to
Install the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 -
V475- . Refer to
1.2 Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump, Remov
ing and Installing, page 80 .
1. ATF System 83
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1.4 Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and

Installing
Caution


Seal - Transmission Fluid Pan
Removing
Remove the Drive Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness - PX2- .
Drive Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness, Removing and In
stalling .
Remove the transmission support with the transmission
mount. Refer to Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Transmis
sion Mount, Removing and Installing .
Drain the ATF. Refer to
7.2 ATF, Draining
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by copyright. Filling, pageor70
for private .
commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Free up the with
wires.
Remove the bolts from the transmission fluid pan in the se

quence -12 through 1-.
Remove the transmission fluid pan.
Installing
When installing use the complete repair kit.
Clean the magnets -arrows-.
Thoroughly clean the sealing surface.

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Install the bolts -1 and 2- by hand until the bolt heads make
contact.
Tighten the bolts in the specified tightening sequence.
Install the Drive Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness - PX2- .
Drive Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness, Removing and In
stalling .
Refer to
Fig. Transmission Fluid Pan - Tightening Specification and
Sequence , page 79
1. ATF System 85
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2 Mechatronic
2.1 Mechatronic, Removing and Installing, page 86
2.1 Mechatronic, Removing and Installing

Oil Sump Assembly Pin - T40199-
Caution


O-rings - Mechatronic
Removing permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Caution

Do not start the engine if there is no ATF in the transmis
sion and if the Mechatronic is removed.
Remove the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 -

V475- . Refer to
Caution

nector with hands.
Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow-

and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

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Turn the connector housing -2- counter-clockwise in direction
of -arrow- and remove it.
Tip:
For better accessibility position the lever -3- for the parking lock
in vertical position and secure it in this position with a cable tie
-arrow-. The slider -1- can then engage easier into the claw -2- of
the emergency release
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Caution
Risk of causing damage to the Mechatronic.

Only the bolts with a T40 TORX bolt head may be loos
ened.
If other bolts are loosened, this may impair the function of
the Mechatronic unit or it may come apart.
Remove the bolts in the sequence -19 to 2-.
Note
Do not remove the bolt -1- yet.
Install the four -T40199- in the threaded holes

-5, 7, 12 and 14- hand-tight.
Remove the Mechatronic.
Caution
Danger of damaging the sensor on the back side of the Me

chatronic.
Lay the Mechatronic with the bolt head side facing down
only.
Installing
Always replace the Mechatronic unit if it is dirty or defective.
When installing use the complete repair kit.
Install new O-rings -1 and 3- into the grooves in the oil pipes.
Install the ATF line -2- into the Mechatronic.
Check the oil pipes for damage and make sure they fit securely
inside the Mechatronic.
If still not present, install the four -T40199- hand-tight, as

shown.
The -T40199- prevent the Mechatronic from tilting when it is
being installed. Also, the oil pipes on the
permitted back
unless of the
authorised Mecha
by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
tronic will not get damaged. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
The spring clip on the back of the Mechatronic prevents the

Mechatronic from being mounted flush on the transmission
housing.
It is recommended to have a second technician help when in
stalling the Mechatronic.

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Secure the lever -3- for the parking lock in the vertical position
with a cable tie -arrow-.
Mount the Mechatronic on the transmission housing.

The claw -2- on the emergency release must fit behind the pin
in the selector slider -1- -arrow-.
Install the bolts -1 through 4- by hand until the bolt heads make
contact.
Remove the four -T40199- .
Tighten the bolts on the Mechatronic in the specified tightening
sequence. Refer to
Fig. Mechatronic - Tightening Specification and Se
quence , page 80 .
Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note
the following:
Caution

nector with hands.
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Install the new connector housing -2- with the tab downward
and then turn it opposite the direction of the arrow.
Make sure the connector locks and is secure.
Tighten the bolt -1-.
Remove the cable tie in direction of -arrow-.

Install the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump 1 -
V475- . Refer to
Connections and routing. Refer to Wiring diagrams, Trou
bleshooting & Component locations.
Fill the ATF. Refer to 7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67 .
Refer to 1.1 Overview - ATF System, page 78

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3 Special Tools
Oil Sump Assembly Pin - T40199-
3. Special Tools 91
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39 Final Drive, Differential

1 Final Drive
1.1 Overview - Final Drive, page 92
1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Removing and Instal
ling, page 94
1.1 Overview - Final Drive
1 - Bolt
9 Nm +60
2 - Gear Carrier
Use the clip -item 4-
Item 4 (page 92) to
attach together with the
mount -item 3-
Item 3 (page 92) to
the left flange shaft.
Is identified together as
the left flange shaft
mounting bracket.
3 - Bearings
For the left flange shaft
4 - Circlip
bearing
5 - Magnet
Clean if necessary
6 - Bracket
For the magnet
7 - Bolt
6 Nm
8 - Taper Roller Bearing Outer
Race
9 - Shim
Behind the taper roller

bearing outer race
10 - Seal
Between the final drive and the transmission housing
Replacing. Refer to 3.2 Left Seal, Replacing, page 106 .
11 - Bolt
There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the correct allocation.
Fig. Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications and Sequence , page 93 .
12 - Seal
For the right flange shaft
Replacing. Refer to 3.3 Right Seal, Replacing, page 108 .
92 Rep. Gr.39 - Final Drive, Differential

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13 - Right Flange Shaft

Removing and installing. Refer to 4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing, page 113 .
14 - Circlip
Replacing
15 - Plug
For the hole for checking and filling
For the transmission fluid inside the front final drive
Tightening Specification. Refer to page 63 .
16 - Cover
For the front final drive
Pay attention to the alignment sleeves
17 - Shim
Behind the taper roller bearing outer race
18 - Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
19 - O-Ring
1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Removing and Installing, page 94 .
On the front final drive cover
20 - Differential
21 - Three-Phase Current Drive - VX54-
With front final drive
22 - Drain Plug
Tightening Specification. Refer to page 63 .
For the transmission fluid inside the front final drive
23 - Left Flange Shaft
Removing and installing. Refer to 4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing, page 110 .
Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications and Sequence

Tighten the bolts in the steps in the specified sequence:
Step Bolts Tightening Specification
1. -1 and 2- 5 Nm
2. -3, 4 and 6- 35 Nm
3. -1, 7, 2 and 8- 35 Nm
4. -9, 10 and 11- 47 Nm permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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Spring Pin Installation Position

Drive in the new spring pin -1- with the narrow side -arrow-
flush.
1.2 O-Ring on Front Final Drive Cover, Re

moving and Installing
Caution


O-ring - Front final drivebycover
permitted unless authorised AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Procedure

Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to
4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing,
page 113 .
Remove the bolts from the front final drive cover in the follow
ing sequence: -11 to 1-.
Remove the front final drive cover together with the tapered
roller bearing outer race and the shim.
The shim must be the correct size and must not be replaced
by a shim with a different thickness.

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Replace the O-ring -arrow-.

Insert the differential into the transmission housing.
If the tapered roller bearing outer race and the shim have fallen
out of the front final drive cover:
Lubricate the shim and tapered roller bearing outer race with
gear oil and insert them into the front final drive cover as far
as the stop.
Tighten the front final drive cover bolts.

Install the right flange shaft. Refer to
page 113 .
Add gear oil to the transmission after repair. Refer to
Refer to
Fig. Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications
and Sequence , page 93
1. Final Drive 95
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2 Gear Oil
2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level, page 96
2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, page 99
2.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level

2.1.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level, Front Final Drive, page 96
2.1.2 Gear Oil, Checking Level, Transfer Case, page 97
2.1.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level, Front Final

Drive
Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
Protective Eyewear
Cautionwith respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.


Plug - Check
Procedure
Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 C (68 F) (room tem
perature).
Always maintain the specified transmission fluid level. The
transmission is very sensitive to overfilling.
Replace the plug for the inspection and fill hole.
and Installing .

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Tip:
To catch escaping gear oil, place multiple cloths on the subframe
crossbrace.
WARNING

Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the front final drive.
Specified value: The oil level is correct when the front final
drive is filled to the lower edge of the filler opening.
Let any excess oil drain.
If the Oil Level in the Front Final Drive Is Not at the Lower Edge
of the Oil Filler Hole
Install the -VAS6617/6- with the -VAS6617/2- in the inspection
and fill hole in the front final drive.
Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the front final drive with gear
oil.
Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Remove the -VAS6617/6- from the transmission and let any
extra gear oil drain out.
Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the front final drive.
Remove the cloth from the subframe crossbrace.
2.1.2 Gear Oil, Checking Level, Transfer

Case
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit -with
SMN372500-

Protective Eyewear
Caution

2. Gear Oil 97
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Plug - Check
Procedure
perature).
mechanical parking brake. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
The transmission must be still for at least 15 minutes to make
sure the oil settles internally.

Vehicles with 3.0L TDI engine, remove the SCR catalytic con
verter. Refer to Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 26 ; Emissions
Control System; Catalytic Converter, Removing and Instal
ling .
Note
To catch escaping gear oil place multiple cloths around the tunnel
crossmember.
WARNING

Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the center differential

housing.
Specified value: The oil level is correct when the transfer case
is filled to the lower edge of the filler opening.
Let any excess oil drain.

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If the Level in the Transfer Case Does Not Reach the Lower Edge
of the Oil Fill Hole:
and fill hole in the transfer case hand-tight.
Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the transfer case with gear oil.
Wait five minutes.
The inside of the transfer case is divided into several oil cham
bers. The chambers must be filled equally.
A waiting time of at least 5 minutes is required so that the in
ternal oil level between the center differential and oil fill space
can equalize. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the center differential
housing.
Remove the cloth from the tunnel crossmember.
Install the selective catalytic reduction catalytic converter. Re
fer to Engine, Mechanical; Rep. Gr. ; Emissions Control
System; Catalytic Converter, Removing and Installing .
2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling

2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
page 99
page 101
2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Fi

nal Drive
Protective Eyewear
Caution


Plug - Check
Plug - Drain
Draining
The engine is off.
2. Gear Oil 99
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Replace the drain plug with the gasket.
and Installing .
WARNING

Remove the drain plug -arrow B- from the front final drive and
drain the transmission fluid.
Caution

Do not start the engine if there is no gear oil in the front
final drive.
Install the new drain plug -arrow B-.

Filling and Adjusting
perature).
WARNING
Danger of eye injury. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Wear protective eyewear. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the front final drive.

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and fill hole in the front final drive.
Connect the - VAS6617- and fill the front final drive with ap
proximately 1 liter (1.05 quart) of gear oil.
Wait five minutes.
A waiting time of at least five minutes is required so that the
internal oil level between the differential and oil fill space can
equalize.
Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the front final drive.
Tip:
It is not necessary to check the oil level again at this stage.
Thoroughly clean the subframe crossbrace.
2.2.2 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Transfer

Case
Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - Mounting Pin - VAS6131/10-2-
from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - VAS6131/10-
Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Adapters - VAS6131/12-1- from
Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - VAS6131/12- , not illustrated
Protective Eyewear
Caution


Plug - Check
Plug - Drain
2. Gear Oil 101

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-T10337- Preparing
Remove the rubber pad -1- from the -T10337- .
If this is unsuccessful, drill a 10.2 diameter hole in the center
-arrow-.
In the hole cut M12 threads.
Draining
The engine is off.
Replace the drain plug with the gasket.
WARNING

Tighten the -VAS6131/10-2- on the -T10337- .

Place the -VAS6931- as shown on the transmission.
Slightly lift the transmission with the engine and transmission
jack.
56 .

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WARNING

Remove the drain plug -arrow B- and drain the transmission

fluid.
Caution
Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the transfer
case.
Tighten the new drain plug -arrow B-.

56 .
1.8 Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing
and Installing, page 30 .
Filling and Adjusting
perature).
WARNING

Remove the drain plug -arrow A- from the center differential

housing.
2. Gear Oil 103

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and fill hole in the transfer case hand-tight.
Connect the -VAS6617- and fill the transfer case with approx
imately 1 liter (1.05 quart) of gear oil.
Wait five minutes.
The inside of the transfer case is divided into several oil cham
bers. The chambers must be filled equally.
A waiting time of at least 5 minutes is required so that the in
ternal oil level between the center differential and oil fill space
can equalize.
Specified value: The level is correct when the transmission
fluid comes up to the bottom edge of oil filler hole. Fill the gear
oil once more if necessary.
Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the center differential
housing.
Tip:
It is not necessary to check the oil level again at this stage.

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3 Seals
3.1 Component Location Overview - Gaskets, page 105
3.2 Left Seal, Replacing, page 106
3.3 Right Seal, Replacing, page 108
3.1 Component Location Overview - Gaskets
1 - Three-Phase Current Drive

- VX54-
With front final drive
2 - Left Seal
For the flange shaft
Between the final drive
and the transmission
housing
Replacing. Refer to
3.2 Left Seal, Replac
ing, page 106 .
3 - O-Ring
On the front final drive
cover
Replacing. Refer to
1.2 O-Ring on Front
Final Drive Cover, Re
page 94 .
4 - Front Final Drive Cover
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
1.2 O-Ring on Front
Final Drive Cover, Re
page 94 .
5 - Right Seal
For the flange shaft
Replacing. Refer to
3.3 Right Seal, Re
placing, page 108 .
6 - O-Ring
7 - Seal
For the torque converter
Replacing. Refer to 1.5 Torque Converter Seal, Removing and Installing, page 16 .
8 - Front Gasket
For the protective pipe
Replace according to the transmission type
9 - Protective Pipe
10 - Rear Gasket
For the protective pipe
11 - Seal
For the transmission output shaft.
3. Seals 105
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Replacing. Refer to 5.3 Transmission Output Shaft Seal, Replacing, page 117 .
12 - Transmission
13 - Seal
For the parking lock emergency release shaft
Replacing. Refer to 1.9 Parking Lock Shaft Seal, Replacing, page 36 .
14 - Seal
3.2 Left Seal, Replacing

Puller - Camshaft Seal - 3240-
Seal Installer - Final Drive/Gearbox - T10337-
Caution

O-ring - Front final drive cover
Seal - Left
Note
A defective seal will allow gear oil to enter the transmission bell
housing.
Procedure
Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to
99 .
page 113 .
Remove the bolts from the front final drive cover in the follow
ing sequence: -11 to 1-.
Remove the front final drive cover together with the tapered
roller bearing outer race and the shim.

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Remove the differential -arrow-.
Remove the outer race forpermitted
the differential tapered roller bear
ing -1- and the shim -2- located behind it from the three-phase
current drive housing by hand.
Remove the left flange shaft slightly from the three-phase cur
rent drive but do not remove completely. Refer to
4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing,
page 110 .
Position the inner section of the -3240- flush with the outer
section and lock the inner section using the knurled bolt
-arrow-.
Lubricate the puller threads, position, and using strong pres
sure insert the puller - camshaft seal as far as possible in the
seal until the seal turns.
Turn the puller - camshaft seal further and at the same time
pull until the seal is removed.
Tension the puller - camshaft seal on the flat side in a vise and
remove the seal using pliers.
Check the seating of the seal in the three-phase current drive
housing for damage and rework if necessary.
Clean the running and sealing surface.
Coat the outer circumference of the seal sealing lip with gear
oil.
Tip:
Push the seal onto the thrust piece so that the projecting sealing
lip of seal faces the tool.
Install the new seal all the way.
3. Seals 107
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Insert the shim -2- and the outer race -1- for the differential
tapered roller bearing into the transmission housing by hand
as far as the stop.
Replace the O-ring -arrow-.

Insert the differential into the transmission housing.
If the tapered roller bearing outer race and the shim have fallen
out of the front final drive cover:
Lubricate the shim and tapered roller bearing outer race with
gear oil and insert them into the front final drive cover as far
as the stop.
Install the left flange shaft. Refer to
4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing,
page 110 .
Tighten the front final drive cover bolts. Refer to
Fig. Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specifications
and Sequence , page 93 .
page 113 .
Fill the transmission fluid and check the level. Refer to
2.2.1 Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive,
with respect to thepage
correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
99 .
3.3 Right Seal, Replacing

Caution


Seal - Right

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Removing
page 113 .
Pry out the flange shaft seal.
Installing
Lightly oil the new gasket on the outer edge.
Drive in the seal all the way without tilting using the -T40163- .
Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip halfway with Seal
ing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
page 113 .
3. Seals 109
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4 Differential
4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing, page 110
4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing, page 113
4.1 Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Instal

ling
Ball Joint Removal Tool - T10444-
Caution


Bolts - Left flange shaft
Nut - Guide Link
Removing
99 .
Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ; Wheels and Tires .
Remove the left subframe shield upper section. Refer toby
permitted unless authorised AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.
with 40 ; Subframe;
respect Sub
to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
frame Crossbrace, Removing and Installing .
Remove the left drive axle from the flange shaft and move it
back. Refer to Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ;
Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .
To protect the threads remove the nut -arrow- on the guide link
joint pin until it is flush with the threads of the joint pin.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to falling parts.

When removing the tie rod end is loosened abruptly from
the wheel bearing housing. Place the - VAS6931- for ex
ample underneath to secure.
Remove the guide link joint pin with the -T10444- from the
conical seat, at the same time do not damage the CV boot.
Remove the nut and free up the guide link on the wheel bear
ing housing to do so if necessary counterhold the joint pin with
a TX 40 socket.

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Free up the brake hose -arrow- from the bracket and push to
the side.
Remove the bolts -arrows- from the flange shaft mounting

bracket.
Push the wheel bearing housing slightly forward and remove
the left flange shaft at the same time on vehicles with air sus
pension make sure the boot has clearance to the air spring.
Installing
Parts Catalog.
To installation the flange shaft further removal is required.
To catch escaping coolant, place a cloth underneath.

Loosen the hose clamps -2 and 3- and then disconnect and
remove the coolant hoses with -3094- .
Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the ATF cooler with the
hoses -1 and 4- connected to the side.
Remove the lower cover -1- from the three-phase current drive
in direction of -arrow-.
4. Differential 111
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Always clean the left flange shaft and the torque converter bell
housing in the area where the differential is accessed
-arrow A- and the seal -arrow B-.
Place a damaged seal between the differential and the hous
ing for the three-phase current drive -arrow B-. Refer to
1.1 Overview - Final Drive, page 92 .
ing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
Install the left flange shaft -1- into the three-phase current drive
housing in direction of -arrow B-. When doing this, insert the
flange shaft centrally into the seal -arrow- on the front differ
ential.
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the seal -arrow- between the final

drive and the three-phase current drive housing from the flange
shaft splines.
Keep the flange shaft centered.
A seal must be replaced if it is damaged.

Install the ATF cooler. Refer to
Fill the coolant. Refer to Rep. Gr. 19 ; Coolant System/
Coolant; Coolant, Draining and Filling .
Tighten the left flange shaft

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for private or-arrows-.
commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Fill the gear oil for front finalto drive.
with respect Referof to
the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
99 .
Refer to 1.1 Overview - Final Drive, page 92
Refer to Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Lower
Control Arm and Ball Joint; Overview - Lower Control Arm and
Ball Joint .
Refer to Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive
Axle; Overview - Drive Axle .
Refer to Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 44 ;
Wheels and Tires .

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4.2 Right Flange Shaft, Removing and In

stalling
Circlip Pliers - VAS5503A-
Slide Hammer Set - VW771- with Slide Hammer Set - Pin -
VW771/43- and Slide Hammer Set - Adapter - VW771/45-
Coolant Collection System - VAS5014- or Shop Crane - Drip
Tray - VAS6208-
Caution


Circlip - Right flange shaft
O-ring - Right flange shaft
Removing
Remove the right
with respect subframe
to the correctness shield upper
of information section.
in this document. Refer
Copyright to AG.
by AUDI
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Subframe; Sub
frame Crossbrace, Removing and Installing .
Remove the right drive axle heat shield. Refer to Suspen
sion, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle
Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .
Remove the right drive axle from the flange shaft and move it
back. Refer to Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ;
Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .
Place the collection device from the -VAS5014- or -VAS6208-
underneath.
Pry up the clip -arrow- and remove the rear right coolant hose.
Place the -VW771- as shown on the flange shaft.

Remove flange shaft.
4. Differential 113
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Installing
Replace the circlip after removal.
Insert the circlip -1- with the -VAS5503A- .
Check the right flange shaft seal for damage and replace if
necessary. Refer to 3.3 Right Seal, Replacing, page 108 .
ing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
Insert the right flange shaft.
Fill the transmission fluid and check the level. Refer to
99 .
Refer to 1.1 Overview - Final Drive, page 92
Axle; Overview - Drive Axle .
Axle; Drive Axle Heat Shield, Removing and Installing .

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5 Center Differential
5.1 Overview - Center Differential, page 115
5.2 Center Differential, Removing and Installing, page 116
5.3 Transmission Output Shaft Seal, Replacing, page 117
5.4 Transmission Output Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing, page
119
5.5 Center Differential Ball Bearing, Replacing, page 122
5.1 Overview - Center Differential
1 - O-Ring
Replacing
Coat with transmission
fluid
2 - Plug
Tightening Specifica
tion.
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copyright.to
Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
page
permitted unless 63 .
authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
For the hole for check
ing and filling
id inside the transfer
case
3 - Center Differential Housing
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
5.2 Center Differen
tial, Removing and In
stalling, page 116 .
4 - Transmission Output Shaft
With Splines
Removing and instal
ling. Refer to
5.3 Transmission
Output Shaft Seal, Re
placing, page 117 .
Replace the seal when
replacing the transmis
sion output shaft with
splines
5 - Seal
Replacing. Refer to
5.3 Transmission
Output Shaft Seal, Re
placing, page 117 .
For the transmission output shaft with splines
6 - Dust Ring
Cannot be removed without being destroyed
7 - Bolt
Replacing
Fig. Center Differential Housing - Tightening Specification and Sequence , page 116 .
5. Center Differential 115

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8 - Ball Bearing
Replacing. Refer to 5.4 Transmission Output Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing, page 119 .
9 - Circlip
10 - Circlip
For the ball bearing on the transmission output shaft with splines
11 - Ball Bearing
For the center differential
Replacing. Refer to 5.5 Center Differential Ball Bearing, Replacing, page 122 .
12 - Center Differential
Center Differential Housing - Tightening Specification and Se

quence
Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after
removing them.
Tighten the bolts in three steps in the sequence shown:
Step Bolts Tightening Specification/Additional
Turn
1. -1- and -6- 3 Nm
2. -1 to 6- 10 Nm
3. -1 to 6- 90 additional
with turn
5.2 Center Differential, Removing and In

stalling
Caution


Bolts - Center differential
O-ring - Center differential
Removing
Caution

Do not start or tow the vehicle when the center differential
is removed or when the gear oil has been drained.

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Drain the gear oil from the transfer case. Refer to
Remove the bolts from the center differential housing in the
following sequence: -6 to 1-.
Caution
Transmission components could be damaged.

Carefully remove the center differential housing from the
transmission toward the rear. Otherwise the center differ
ential could fall out of the transmission.
Secure the center differential -1- so it does not fall out or re

move it toward the rear from the input shaft.
Installing
Replace the center differential housing O-ring.

If the center differential -1- was removed:

Position the center differential on the input shaft splines. Ro
tate the center differential slightly when doing this.
Make sure the center differential can be turned by hand.
Install the housing with the transmission output shaft with
splines installed and a new O-ring onto the center differential.
Rotate the housing slightly if necessary.
Fill gear oil in transfer case. Refer to
Refer to
Fig. Center Differential Housing - Tightening Specification
and Sequence , page 116
5.3 Transmission Output Shaft Seal, Re

placing
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143/1- of Puller
- Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143-

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Seal Installer - Output Shaft - T40239-

Caution


Ring, dust - Transmission output shaft
Seal - Transmission output shaft seal
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Pay attention towith
therespect
general repair information.
to the correctness of information in Refer to Copyright by AUDI AG.
this document.
Pry off the dust ring -1-. (It cannot be removed without being
destroyed.)
Remove the seal for the transmission output shaft with splines.
Clean the running and sealing surface.
Coat outer edge of the seal with gear oil.

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Mount the -T40239/1- , -1- on the transmission output shaft.

ing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
Install the seal -2- over the guide sleeve -1- and onto the
transmission output shaft.
Installed position: The open side of the seal faces the trans
mission housing.
Install the seal all the way using the -T40239- , -1-. Do not tilt
the seal.
Tip:
Remove the -T40239/1- from the seal carefully so that the sealing
lip does not fold over.
Install a new dust ring -1-.

5.4 Transmission Output Shaft Ball Bearing,

Replacing
Press Plate - VW401-
Press Piece - Rod - VW409-
Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW412-
Press Piece - 60mm - VW415A-
Press Piece - Front Control Arm - 2040-
Caution


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Ball bearing - Transmission output shaft
Procedure
Remove the center differential housing. Refer to
5.2 Center Differential, Removing and Installing,
page 116 .
Remove the locking ring -A- on the transmission output shaft
with splines and the ball bearing circlip -B-.
Remove the transmission output shaft from the center differ

ential housing using the -VW409- .
Pry out the seal.

Tip:
To protect the housing lay for example an extractor lever -A- un
derneath.

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Remove the transmission output shaft ball bearing with

splines.
Install the transmission output shaft ball bearing with splines.

The shoulder on the -VW415A- -arrow- faces the -VW412- .
Install the ball bearing circlip -B-.
Install the transmission output shaft into the center differential

housing using the -VW412- .

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Install the locking ring -arrow- into the groove in the transmis
sion output shaft.
Install the center differential housing. Refer to
page 116 .
Install the seal for the transmission output shaft with splines.
Refer to
5.3 Transmission Output Shaft Seal, Replacing,
page 117 .
Fill gear oil in transfer case. Refer to
page 101 .
5.5 Center Differential Ball Bearing, Replac

ing
Press Piece
permitted - Multiple
unless authorised Use - VW412-
Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter - VW432-
Bearing Installer - Carrier Bearing - 3350-
Splitter - VAS251411-
Caution


Ball bearing - Center differential
Procedure
Remove the center differential housing. Refer to
page 116 .
Remove the center differential -1- from the output shaft.

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Removing the ball bearing from the center differential

A - Splitter - VAS251411-
The -VW432- faces the ball bearing.
Installing the ball bearing onto the center differential

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6 Transmission Control
6.1 Component Location Overview - Transmission Control,
page 124
6.1 Component Location Overview - Transmission Control
1 - Instrument Cluster
With Instrument Cluster
Control Module - J285-
Overview. Refer to
Electrical Equipment;
Rep. Gr. 90 ; Instrument
Cluster; Overview - In
strument Cluster .
2 - Brake Booster - NX6-
With Brake Pedal Posi
tion Sensor - G100-
Overview. Refer to
Brake System; Rep. Gr.
47 ; Brake Booster/
Brake Master Cylinder;
Overview - Brake Boos
ter/Brake Master Cylin
der
3 - Transmission Fluid Auxili
ary Hydraulic Pump 1 - V475-
Overview. Refer to
1.1 Overview - ATF
System, page 78 .
4 - Mechatronic
The following compo
nents are integrated in
the Mechatronic:
Transmission Control
permitted Mod
ule - J217- with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Solenoid Valve 1 - N88-
Automatic Transmission
Pressure Regulating Valve
1 - N215-
Automatic Transmission
Pressure Regulating Valve 2 - N216-
Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 3 - N217-
Parking Lock Solenoid - N486-
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor - G93-
Transmission Input Speed Sensor - G182-
Transmission Output Speed Sensor - G195-
Temperature Sensor In Control Module - G510-

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Parking Lock Sensor - G747-

OBD checks all components.
Overview. Refer to 1.1 Overview - ATF System, page 78 .
5 - Selector Mechanism
The following components are integrated in the selector mechanism
Selector Lever - E313-
Selector Lever Position Sensor - G727-
Transverse Selector Lever Lock Sensor - G868-
Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module - J587-
Shift Lock Solenoid - N110-
Transverse Selector Lever Lock Motor - V577-
Overview. Refer to 1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism, page 19 .
6 - Selector Lever Transmission Range Display - Y5-
Removing and installing. Refer to Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps; Component Location
Overview - Center Console Lamps .
7 -unless
permitted Selector Lever
authorised Handle
The following components are integrated in the selector mechanism
Selector Lever Release Button - E681-

Parking Lock Button - E816-
Overview. Refer to 1.1 Overview - Selector Mechanism, page 19 .
8 - Kick Down Switch
A specific value from accelerator pedal module with the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor - G79- /
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 - G185- is stored in the engine control module.
Accelerator Pedal Module, Removing and installing. Refer to Rep. Gr. 20 ; Accelerator Mechanism;
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors -G79- / -G185- , Removing and Installing .
6. Transmission Control 125

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7 Special Tools
Seal Installer - Final Drive/Gearbox - T10337-
Ball Joint Removal Tool - T10444-

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Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143/1- of Puller

- Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal - T20143-
Seal Installer - Output Shaft - T40239-
Circlip Pliers - VAS5503A-
7. Special Tools 127

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Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - Mounting Pin - VAS6131/10-2-

from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - VAS6131/10-
Coolant Collection System - VAS5014- or Shop Crane - Drip

Tray - VAS6208-
Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Adapters - VAS6131/12-1- from

Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - VAS6131/12- , not illustrated

Audi Q7 2016

Press Piece - Rod - VW409-

Audi Q7 2016
Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW412-
Press Piece - 60mm - VW415A-
Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter - VW432-
Slide Hammer Set - VW771- with Slide Hammer Set - Pin -

VW771/43- and Slide Hammer Set - Adapter - VW771/45-

Audi Q7 2016
Press Piece - Front Control Arm - 2040-
Puller - Camshaft Seal - 3240-
Bearing Installer - Carrier Bearing - 3350-
Not Illustrated:
Splitter - VAS251411-
Protective Eyewear

Audi Q7 2016
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Cautions & Warnings
Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance
and repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before you will be allowed to view this information.
= If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in
this manual, we suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Audi retailer or other qualified
shop. We especially urge you to consult an authorized Audi retailer before beginning repairs on
any vehicle that may still be covered wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by
Audi.
= Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap)whenever you work on the fuel system or
the electrical system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved
fire extinguisher handy.
= Audi is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and
specifications, are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this
manual are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Audi retailer parts department
for the latest information.
= Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be
necessary to reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the VAG 1551
Scan Tool (ST).
= Never work under a lifted vehicle unless it is solidly supported on stands designed for the purpose.
Do not support a vehicle on cinder blocks, hollow tiles or other props that may crumble under
continuous load. Never work under a vehicle that is supported solely by a jack. Never work under
the vehicle while the engine is running.
= For vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, be sure of the correct radio activation code before
disconnecting the battery or removing the radio. If the wrong code is entered when the power is
restored, the radio may lock up and become inoperable, even if the correct code is used in a later
attempt.
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= Do not attempt to work on your vehicle if you do not feel well. You increase the danger of injury to
yourself and others if you are tired, upset or have taken medicine or any other substances that
may impair you or keep you from being fully alert.
= Never run the engine unless the work area is well ventilated. Carbon monoxide (CO) kills.
= Always observe good workshop practices. Wear goggles when you operate machine tools or work
with acid. Wear goggles, gloves and other protective clothing whenever the job requires working
with harmful substances.
= Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, a scarf, loose clothing, or a necklace when
you work near machine tools or running engines. If your hair, clothing, or jewelry were to get
caught in the machinery, severe injury could result.
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= Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are
designed to be used only once and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This
includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual - replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated, and
any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
= Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or
under the vehicle. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an
accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil.
= Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not create
dust by grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing asbestos fibers and
asbestos dust. Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as asbestosis or cancer, and
may result in death.
= Finger rings should be removed so that they cannot cause electrical shorts, get caught in running
machinery, or be crushed by heavy parts.
= Before starting a job, make certain that you have all the necessary tools and parts on hand. Read
all the instructions thoroughly, do not attempt shortcuts. Use tools that are appropriate to the work
and use only replacement parts meeting Audi specifications. Makeshift tools, parts and
procedures will not make good repairs.
= Catch draining fuel, oil or brake fluid in suitable containers. Do not use empty food or beverage
containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them. Store flammable fluids away from
fire hazards. Wipe up spills at once, but do not store the oily rags, which can ignite and burn
spontaneously.
= Use pneumatic and electric tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. Never use these
tools to tighten fasteners, especially on light alloy parts. Always use a torque wrench to tighten
fasteners to the tightening torque listed.
= Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of the battery. If escaping
hydrogen gas is ignited, it will ignite gas trapped in the cells and cause the battery to explode.
= Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the crankcase, find out the proper
way to dispose of the oil. Do not pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a stream, pond, or
lake. Consult local ordinances that govern the disposal of wastes.
= The air-conditioning (A/C) system is filled with a chemical refrigerant that is hazardous. The A/C
system should be serviced only by trained automotive service technicians using approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, trained in related safety precautions, and familiar with
regulations governing the discharging and disposal of automotive chemical refrigerants.
= Before doing any electrical welding on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), disconnect
the battery negative terminal (ground strap) and the ABS control module connector.
= Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures such as open flame. Excessive
heat will increase system pressure and may cause the system to burst.
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= When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM), the
Transmission Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In cases
where one or more of these components is not separately fused, disconnect the control module
connector(s).
= Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system
(SRS), that automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag is operated
by an explosive device. Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can be accidentally
activated and cause serious personal injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system
failure, only trained Audi Service technicians should test, disassemble or service the airbag
system.
= Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not exceed
16.5 volts at the battery with the boosting cables
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tested by trained Audi Service technicians using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) or an approved
equivalent. The airbag unit must never be electrically tested while it is not installed in the vehicle.
= Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire that
may have been inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of
ignition away from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times before
breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the tire from the rim before attempting any
repair.
= When driving or riding in an airbag-equipped vehicle, never hold test equipment in your hands or
lap while the vehicle is in motion. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk of
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00 - General, Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

6.1 Overview - ATF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

38 - Gears, Hydraulic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

39 - Final Drive, Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

00 General, Technical Data

1.1 Transmission Identification

Transmission Code and Transmission Serial Number

2.1 Safety Precautions when Working on

There Is a Risk of Injury from Unintended Engine Start.

Risk of Damaging the High-Voltage Cables.

2.2 Safety Precautions when Working near

2 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

Perform a visual inspection of the high-voltage components

2.3 Safety Precautions when Working on

Risk of injury and accident by accidentally engaging a selector

When engine is running, an exhaust extracting system

To Prevent Personal Injury, Damage or Destruction of Electrical

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting

Disconnect the battery. Refer to Electrical Equipment; Rep.

2.4 Safety Precautions when Working on

2.5 Safety Precautions during Road Test

2.6 Safety Precautions when Tow Starting

Risk of destroying the transmission.

The engine cannot be tow-started, for example, if the battery is

2.7 Safety Precautions when Working on

Risk of damaging the suspension components.

4 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

3.1 Guidelines for Clean Working Condi

3.2 General Information

Determining the driving situation and driving resistance depend

3.3 General Repair Information

6 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

Refer to 7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67 for ATF in

3.4 Contact Corrosion

8 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

4.1.1 Capacities, ATF Area in the Transmission

There is a risk that the transmission could malfunction or fail.

Refer to 7.1 ATF Level, Checking, page 67

4.1.2 Front Final Drive Capacities

Grease Gear oil for automatic transmission 0D7. Refer to the

4.1.3 Transfer Case Capacities

Grease Gear oil for automatic transmission 0D7. Refer to the

4.2 Oil Distribution

The side shaft runs in gear oil in the protective pipe.

10 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

1 - Rear Final Drive

1.5 Torque Converter Seal, Removing and Installing,

1.1 Overview - Torque Converter

12 Rep. Gr.32 - Torque Converter

Procedure for tightening. Refer to page 51

1.2 Torque Converter, Removing and Instal

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Before beginning the procedures check if the necessary replace

Transmission removed. Refer to

14 Rep. Gr.32 - Torque Converter

Risk of damaging the drive hub on the ATF pump by installing

If the torque converter is installed correctly, the dimension -a- be

If the converter is not properly installed, the drive lugs on the