End Cover, Removing And Installing (Without Transmission Removal): Installing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2016 Audi A4, 2015 Audi A4, 2014 Audi A4, 2013 Audi A4, and 2012 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Transmission Control Module

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - END COVER .

NOTE:

Replace the seal, sealing ring and axial elements.

Replace the cover bolts.

Do not touch the pins in the connector -A-.

-- Slide the seal -B- with the double lip toward the outside and onto the connector -A- on the Transmission Control Module -J217-.

-- Install the cover -A- (if equipped) over the Transmission Control Module -J217-.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Clean the sealing surfaces on the transmission housing and on the cover.

-- The alignment sleeves in the transmission housing or in the cover must be mounted on the same location.

-- Place new seal for end cover onto transmission housing.

NOTE:

Make sure the alignment sleeves fit correctly.

-- Put on end cover and make sure the seal does not slip.

Fig 3: Checking Installation Position Of Gasket

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Check installation position of gasket -A- :

Gasket must fit flush (sealing lips must not be twisted).

-- Tighten the new bolts -arrows- by hand first and then in a diagonal sequence to the tightening specification.