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– Install bolts for cover for front final drive (observe specified
tightening torque and sequence) ⇒ page 127 .
– Install flange shaft (right-side) ⇒ page 127 .
1.7 Renewing oil seals for side shaft - gear‐
box with separate oil systems
Procedure
Note
♦
General repair instructions ⇒ page 1 .
♦
Rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic gearbox
⇒ page 11
• Gearbox removed
• Secure gearbox to assembly stand ⇒ page 18 .
• The gearbox must be horizontal with the ATF oil pan facing
downwards.
– Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- be‐
low gearbox.
– Remove ATF drain plug -arrow A- and allow ATF to drain off.
Note
♦
Observe relevant disposal regulations.
♦
Some ATF always remains in the oil pan.
♦
-Arrow B- can be disregarded.
– Remove drain plug -C- and allow gear oil to drain out of trans‐
fer box.
Audi A6 2005 ➤ , Audi A8 2003 ➤
Servicing automatic gearbox 09E, four-wheel drive - Edition 12.2011
1. Servicing front final drive 135