Overview - Cylinder Block, Transmission Side

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cylinder Block, Transmission Side

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1. Flywheel
   • Removing and installing. Refer to FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Only possible to install in one position - holes are offset -
2. Alignment Sleeve
3. Transmission Side Sealing Flange
   • With gasket
   • Do not apply oil to the seal.
   • Before installing, remove oil residue from crankshaft journal with a clean cloth.
   • The guide sleeve may only be removed after the sealing flange has been slid onto the crankshaft journal.
   • Replacing. Refer to SEALING FLANGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TRANSMISSION SIDE .
4. Cylinder Block
5. Bolt
   • Different versions:
     • Steel bolts can be reused.
     • Replace aluminum bolts after removing
   • Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
6. Intermediate Plate
   • Be careful not to damage or bend when installing
   • The illustration does not show the version in the vehicle.
   • Installing. Refer to Fig 3.
7. Alignment Sleeve
8. Bolt
   • 60 Nm + 90°
   • Always replace after removing.

Transmission Side Sealing Flange - Tightening Specifications and Sequence 

Fig 2: Transmission Side Sealing Flange Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

• Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

Intermediate Plate, Installing 

Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Plate

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Hang the intermediate plate on the sealing flange -upper arrow- and slide it on the alignment sleeves -lower arrows-.