Hydraulic Control Unit, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Audi A5, 2013 Audi A5, 2012 Audi A5, and 2011 Audi A5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

End cover is removed. Refer to END COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Transmission Control Module -J217- is removed. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the spring.

Do not remove or install the spring using sharp-edged pliers or something similar.
If the spring wire gets damaged by notches or kinks, the locking device for shifting will no longer function correctly.

-- Unhook the spring -1- on the lever for the selector lever lock -2- and on the selector shaft -3-.

-- Move the selector lever lock lever -1- to the right in direction of -arrow-. The tab -A- will be removed through the slit on the retaining plate -B-.

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-- Pull the selector lever lock lever -1- downward out of bearing hole in the hydraulic control unit. When doing this, pay attention to the roller -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the hydraulic control unit.

Under no circumstances should the hydraulic control unit be supported on the long pump shaft on the back side or raised up.
Otherwise, the blades inside the power steering pump will be crushed and the pump will be damaged. Likewise, the bearing for the pump shaft can become damaged.

-- Carefully remove the hydraulic control unit toward the rear and tilt it downward so that it is possible to remove the long pump shaft.

NOTE:

Ignore -A-.

-- Remove the axial sealing elements -A and B- from the transmission.

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