Engine (vehicles with automatic transmission), installing
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NOTE:
- During assembly, replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
- Always replace bolts that are tightened to torque as well as sealing rings, gaskets and O-rings.
- Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .
- During installation, re-install all heat insulation sleeves at the same locations.
- During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.
Installation dimension for torque converter, checking
When torque converter is installed correctly, distance between contact surface of threaded holes at torque converter and contact surface of converter housing on Automatic Transmission 09L is approx. 19 mm.
CAUTION:
If torque converter is incorrectly installed, torque converter coupling and ATF pump could be damaged when transmission and engine are flanged together.
- Before connecting engine and transmission, rotate torque converter and engine drive plate so that one hole or one threaded hole stands at height of opening of removed starter - arrow -.
- To secure torque converter to drive plate, use new original ribbed bolts .
- Bolt transmission to engine.
CAUTION:
Keep checking whether the torque converter behind the drive plate can be turned before and during tightening of the bolts at engine/transmission flange. 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 ATF pump and therefore the transmission will be destroyed during final tightening of the bolts.
NOTE:
- Torque specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
- Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
- Do not use any degreased parts.
- Tolerance for torque specifications ± 15%.
Engine/transmission, fastening
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M12x80 | 65 |
| 2, 4, 5 | M12x105 | 65 |
| 3 | M12x110 | 65 |
| 6 | M12x130 | 65 |
| 7 | M12x170 | 65 |
| 8, 9, 10 | M10x60 | 45 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Install front exhaust pipes with catalytic converters: Left → Left front exhaust pipe with primary and main catalytic converter (vehicles with manual transmission), removing and installing , right → Right front exhaust pipe with primary and main catalytic converter (vehicles with automatic transmission), removing and installing .
- Install ATF lines → 37 CONTROLS, HOUSING .
- Always clean threaded driveshaft bores in transmission flanged shaft of locking fluid residue using a tap before installation.
- Rotate spindles of support elements downward at left of engine/transmission assembly.
- Remove both base plates for left support element on scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A.
Fig 5: Positioning Support Elements From VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/11 At Right On Engine/Transmission
- Rotate spindles of support elements downward at right of engine/transmission assembly.
- Remove both base plates for right support element on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 A.
NOTE:
- The support points for front of engine and rear of transmission remain unchanged.
- Equip scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A with support set for Audi VAS 6131/10 as follows:
| Platform coordinates | Parts of support set for Audi VAS 6131/10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 * See note | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-11 |
| G3 * See note | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-11 |
| B10 | /10-1 | /10-2 | /10-5 | /10-8 * See note |
| G10 | /10-1 | /10-2 | /10-5 | /10-8 * See note |
| C15 * See note | /10-1 | /10-3 | /10-5 | /10-12 |
| F15 * See note | /10-1 | /10-3 | /10-5 | /10-12 |
*Support elements remain unchanged.
*Only install support elements after installing subframe.
- Position subframe on both attachments VAS 6131/10-8.
- Turn spindles of support elements upward on both sides.
- Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A.
- Install left and right transmission mounts → 37 CONTROLS, HOUSING .
- Using scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A , slowly guide engine/transmission unit with subframe into body from below.
- Align subframe and engine bearing plates according to markings applied on long members during removal.
- Tighten bolts for subframe and engine mount plates only to specified torque. Do not tighten further (tighten bolts only after axle alignment).
- 65 Nm
- 110 Nm
- 110 Nm
- 75 Nm
CAUTION:
Vehicle must not be driven in this condition.
The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Install selector lever cable, adjust if necessary →37 CONTROLS, HOUSING .
- Install drive axles → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Install guide control arm, control arm, stabilizer bar and suspension strut → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Align exhaust system free of tension → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .
- Install refrigerant lines → 87 AIR CONDITIONING .
- Secure fuel hose to connection on fuel rail line. To do so, counter hold using an open-end wrench at each hex head - 1 - and - 3 - and tighten union nut - 2 - to 22 Nm.
- Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Install ATF lines →
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V FRONT AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE - INTERNAL COMPONENTS, SERVICING
- 37 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.
- Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Electrical connections and routing → Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting and Component Locations.
- Observe safety precautions after connecting battery → .
CAUTION:
Do not use a battery charger for starting assistance! There is the risk that the vehicle control modules could be damaged.
- Mount wiper arms and adjust →
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER SYSTEM
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET
- Check oil level → Oil level, checking .
- Before starting engine for the first time, fill power steering reservoir with hydraulic oil → 48 - STEERING .
CAUTION:
Power-steering pump must not run dry.
- Fill with coolant Filling .
NOTE:
- Only reuse drained coolant if cylinder head or engine block was not replaced.
- Dirty coolant must not be re-used.
- Fill refrigerant circuit → 87 - AIR CONDITIONING .
- Align subframe and both engine mount plate → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Perform axle alignment → 44 - WHEELS, TIRES, VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .
CAUTION:
After axle alignment, tighten subframe bolts to final torque.
- Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
Torque specifications
NOTE:
- Torque specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
- Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
- Do not use any degreased parts.
- Tolerance for torque specifications ± 15%.
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts/nuts | M6 | 9 |
| M8 | 20 | |
| M10 | 40 | |
| M12 | 65 | |
| Exceptions: | ||
| Drive plate to torque converter | 85 * See note | |
| Clamp B+ to starter | 16 | |
| Engine support to engine | 42 * See note | |
| Heat shield for drive shaft to transmission | 23 | |
| Hydraulic pressure line | 40 | |
| Torque support stop to lock carrier | 28 | |
| Fuel hose to fuel line | 22 | |
*Replace bolts.
*Insert bolts with locking fluid.