Overhaul - A/T - AUDI 087, 087E, 089: Description

Transaxle assembly consists of automatic transmission and final drive assembly. Transmission housing contains 2 planetary gear sets, 2 multiple-disc clutches, one brake band and servo, one multiple disc brake, oneway clutch, and hydraulic control system.

Final drive housing contains torque converter, transmission governor, ring gear, and differential carrier with pinion and side gears.

Some vehicles with diesel engines use E-Mode transaxles to improve fuel economy. When selector lever is in "E" position, transmission disengages from differential when accelerator pedal is released. In all other selector lever positions, transmission operates same as conventional model. Main modifications to E-Mode transaxle are in valve body and forward clutch.