Transmission, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With V6 TFSI Engine: Installing: Notes

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Clean the ATF cooler and the ATF lines if the ATF is dirty or before installing a replacement transmission. Refer to ATF PIPES AND ATF COOLER, CLEANING .

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 .

Use a thread cutter to clean all threaded holes containing self-locking bolts to remove any locking compound residue. Otherwise the bolts could shear the next time they are removed.

-- Always replace self-locking bolts and nuts.

-- Reconnect all electrical connections, lines, hoses, and connectors that were disconnected during removal.

-- Make sure the torque converter is inserted correctly inside the transmission before installing the transmission. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, INSTALLING .

-- Check installation dimension -a-. Refer to Figure

Fig 1: Measuring Torque Converter

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Before installing the transmission to the engine, make sure there are alignment sleeves for centering the engine/transmission or install them if needed.

-- If a replacement transmission is installed, it must be positioned on the : T40173 as it was during removal. Secure the transmission with a : T10038 .

-- Align the transmission to the engine and install.

CAUTION:

The transmission and torque converter will be damaged if the engine and transmission are bolted together with force when the torque converter is installed incorrectly.

-- When attaching the transmission to the engine, always make sure the converter is >>rotating freely<< and not jammed.

-- Install the six new torque converter bolts -arrows- in the drive plate -2- (turn the crankshaft another ¹ /₃ turn in direction of engine rotation).

Fig 2: 6 Torque Converter Bolts -Arrows- & Cap

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Tightening specification: 85 Nm.

-- Install cap -1-.

-- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

-- Install the ATF lines. Refer to ATF PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Carefully install the selector lever cable ball head -1- on the lever/selector shaft. Do not bend the lever/selector shaft when doing this or else shifting can no longer be adjusted precisely.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Removal/Installation

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-- Replace clip -3-.

-- Check the selector lever cable and adjust it if necessary. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to OVERVIEW - EMISSIONS CONTROL [CGFA] , OVERVIEW - PRE-CATALYTIC CONVERTERS [CGRA] or OVERVIEW - EMISSIONS CONTROL [CNRB] .

-- Install the front and rear driveshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT .

-- Check the connectors -1 through 3- for water ingress or contact corrosion before connecting them to the transmission. Repair them if necessary.

Fig 5: Connect Connectors -1 Through 3-

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-- Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

-- Check the ATF level and add ATF if necessary. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .