Removing and installing Tiptronic transmission A 96/00: Installation

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Installation is performed in reverse order, taking the following points into account.

Ensure perfect seating of dowel sleeves in crankcase.
Fix the converter in installation position with special tool 9595/1 (long).

Fig 1: Fixing Converter In Position With Special Tool 9595/1 (Long)
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Grease converter bearing journal with a thin coat of Olista Longtime 3 EP (available as spare part).

Carefully move transmission in and fasten to engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission To Engine Fastener Locations

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TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE SCREW/NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION

No.

Screw/nut

Nm (ftlb.)

M12 x 70

85 (63)

M12 x 100

85 (63)

M12 x 100

85 (63)

4⁽¹⁾

M10 x 50

45 (33)

M10 x 50

45 (33)

6⁽²⁾

M12

85 (63)

M12 x 70

85 (63)

M12 x 70

85 (63)

⁽¹⁾	Multiple-tooth nut.

⁽²⁾	Hexagon nut (fastening point omitted as of 5.5.98).

Remove fixing pins (special tool 9595/1).
Push vacuum pipe onto switch-over valve.
NOTE: The two vacuum pipes must not be confused. Otherwise, transmission cooling will be inadequate.

Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Pipes At Switch-Over Valve
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Press end piece of selector lever cable onto the transmission lever using a pair of pliers. The end piece must be felt to engage.
Check adjustment of selector lever cable (refer to Adjusting selector lever cable ).
Check engine coolant level (refer to DRAINING AND FILLING IN COOLANT (INCLUDES: BLEEDING) ).