Installing Valve Body

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Fig 1: Moving Selector Element To This Position

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If it has not yet been done, move selector element - A - to this position.

This corresponds to selector lever position "2".

Fig 2: Inserting New Seals In Transmission Housing

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Insert new seals - arrows - in transmission housing.

It is essential to make sure that seals do not slip when valve body is set in place.

Fig 3: Installing Valve Body, Engaging Pin Of Selector Segment In Groove Of Spool Valve

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Install valve body, engaging pin of selector segment in groove of spool valve.
Secure valve body with 2 bolts.
Remove rubber band from spool valve.

The operation of the spool valve must be checked now!

Shift selector shaft from 2 to 3 and back.

Fig 4: You Can Continue With Assembly If Spool Valve Moves As Well

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You can continue with assembly if spool valve - arrow - moves as well.

Valve body must be removed again if spool valve - arrow - does not move as well.
Tighten bolts for valve body - arrows - hand-tight.
Tighten bolts to 8 Nm, working from inside outwards.

Fig 5: Clipping Wiring Harness For Transmission Sensors Into Retaining Tabs Provided

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Clip wiring harness for transmission sensors - 3 - into retaining tabs - 4 - provided.
Push on connectors - 1 - and - 2 -.

Apply sealant D 176 404 A2 to valve body cover as follows:

Cut off tube nozzle at forward marking (nozzle approx. 3 mm dia).

Fig 6: Applying Sealant To Clean Sealing Surface Of Valve Body Cover

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Apply sealant to clean sealing surface of valve body cover as shown. The sealant bead must be:

3 to 4 mm thick
and run along inside edge of bolt holes - arrows -.

Fig 7: Attention (Applying A Wider Bead With Good Intention Does Not Seal Better, But Rather Leads To Malfunctions)

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Applying a wider bead with good intention does not seal better , but rather leads to malfunctions.

Fig 8: Installing Valve Body Cover

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Install valve body cover - 2 -.
Tighten valve body cover bolts diagonally in several stages.
Push breather cap - 1 - onto valve body cover.
Install and adjust Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch F125. Refer to Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch F125 , removing, installing and adjusting .

Further installation is in reverse order of removal.

Fill with ATF; check ATF level and top off. Refer to ATF level, checking and topping off .
Initiate basic setting in Guided Fault Finding with VAS 5051.

Basic setting can also be initiated in Self-Diagnosis with tester V.A.G 1551.