End cover, transmission removed, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Old Oil Collecting And Extracting Device V.A.G 1782

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Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782

NOTE:

Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules for cleanliness when working on transmission .
General repair notes → Repair instructions .
To remove the end cover, the transmission must "not" be removed.
End cover, removing with transmission installed → 38 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEARS, HYDRAULIC CONTROLS

Removing

Transmission fastened vertically to assembly stand → Transmission, attaching to assembly stand

Place used oil collection and extraction device V.A.G 1782 under transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Check Plug

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Remove ATF drain plug - A - using triple square socket driver 3357 and drain ATF.
Tighten ATF drain plug again.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Bolts And End Cover

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Remove bolts - arrows - and remove end cover.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace seals and bolts for end cover.

Fig 4: Sliding New Twin Lip Oil Seal With Twin Lips Facing Outward Onto Connector At Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217

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Slide new gasket - A - with double lip outward onto connector on Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
Clean sealing surfaces on transmission housing and on end cover.
If bushings were installed in transmission housing or in cover, they must be re-mounted in the same location.

Fig 5: Placing New Seal For End Cover Onto Transmission Housing

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

NOTE:

There are metal and paper seals. The new seal must be made of the same material as the old one .
Make sure bushings are seated properly.

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

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Bolts And End Cover

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Tighten new bolts - arrows - first hand-tight and in diagonal sequence, and then to tightening torque.
Check installation position of gasket - A - :

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

NOTE:

All instructions and steps for "Changing ATF or filling after a repair" must be followed exactly → 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING

Fill with ATF → 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
End cover to transmission Replace bolts tighten diagonally	15 + 90°