Installing Automatic Transmission

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information 

• The adaptation values must be reset using the Porsche System Tester when the transmission is renewed/replaced. Code Tiptronic control unit → Coding the Tiptronic control unit  .

→ Precisely align cut-outs on the converter hub with the drivers on the ATF pump pinion

→ Install the converter slowly and carefully

→ Always observe installation dimension

→ When securing the transmission, check that the torque converter can turn freely and is not jammed.

→ Do not use force when screwing the engine and transmission together

1. Before installing the transmission, make sure that the torque converter is inserted correctly in the transmission  .

   Check installation dimension -a-  .

   Control value 22.1 mm 

   Fig 1: Checking Installation Dimension For Torque Converter

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   Information 

   • To position the converter with respect to the screwed opening in the driver plate, insert special tool centering pin into the converter -arrows- and move transmission in  .
     Fig 2: Locating Centering Pins In Converter

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2. Guide in transmission. Fit vent line -arrows-  for the transfer gear and insert special tool Centering Pin 9689  into the converter.
   Fig 3: Locating Vent Line On Transmission

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3. Screw in fastening screws used to secure transmission to engine. To do this, screw in four screws on the engine side and six screws on the transmission side.
   1. -1-  - → Tightening Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lb.) 
   2. -2a-  - → Tightening Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lb.) 
   3. -2-  - → Tightening Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lb.) 
   4. -3-  - → Tightening Torque: 45 Nm (33 ft. lb.) 
   5. -4-  - → Tightening Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lb.) 
   6. -5-  - → Tightening Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lb.) 
      Fig 4: Locating Fastening Screws Securing Transmission To Engine

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4. Screw in new converter screws through the opening in the starter using special tool 3/8" - 5/16" bit connector and Torx T55 bit screwdriver insert Nr. 42-1  . → Tightening Torque: 85 Nm (63 ft. lb.) 
   Fig 5: Locating Starter Opening With Converter Screw

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5. Turn the crankshaft further for the next converter screw using a Socket-Wrench Insert 9714  .
   Fig 6: Turning V6 Engine

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6. Fit safety clip -A-  on the selector lever cable and press cable onto the ball joint -arrow-  .
   Fig 7: Locating Cable Connection To Transmission

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7. Press selector lever cable onto ball joint -arrow-  .
8. Fit sealing caps into the converter bell housing from below.
   Fig 8: Locating Caps On Bottom Of Converter Bell Housing

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9. Screw in fastening screws securing coolant pipes to the converter bell housing -arrows-  . → Tightening Torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ft. lb.) 
   Fig 9: Locating Coolant Pipes On Converter Bell Housing

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10. Screw in fastening screw securing ATF line to transmission -arrow-  . → Tightening Torque: 25 Nm (19 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 10: Locating ATF Line On Transmission

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11. Install ATF line holder on converter bell housing. → Tightening Torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
12. Install starter → INSTALLING STARTER - section on "Installing".
13. Screw in fastening screws -arrows-  securing heat shield to transmission. → Tightening Torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 11: Locating Heat Shield On Transmission And Screws

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14. Install heat shield on all-wheel final drive -arrows-  . → Tightening Torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 12: Locating Heat Shield On All-Wheel Final Drive

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15. Unscrew ATF inspection plug -2-  and fill with ATF until a constant discharge is visible at the lifting tube.
    1. 15.1. Screw in ATF inspection plug. → Tightening Torque: 70 Nm (52 ft. lb.) 
       Fig 13: Identifying Oil Drain And Inspection Plug

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