NHTSA ID Number: 10128353
Manufacturer Communication Number: 37H8 - Bulletin
TSB/Document Date: 2018-02-05
Summary
Over time, affected vehicles may develop gearbox noise due to an insufficient supply of oil within the gearbox.
Secure the drive axles to the suspension strut
using a -T10038-.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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If equipped, remove the nuts and the heat
shield. Heat shield location and configuration
can differ from shown.
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If equipped, remove the bolts and the heat
Heat shield location and
shield .
configuration can differ from shown.
•
Remove the bolts from the bevel
box and remove the heat shield .
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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To loosen or tighten, counterhold the
driveshaft on the rear final drive using
-T10172-.
•
Remove the three bolts securing the driveshaft
coupling to the bevel box, as shown.
•
Push the front driveshaft all the way back and
tie it up using a -T10038-.
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Remove the bolts from the cable mounting
bracket .
•
Remove the lock washer and then remove
the selector lever cable from the transmission
in the direction of the .
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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Remove the bolts and bevel box
transmission support.
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To
remove
the
transmission
the
-3282- must be equipped with the -3282/42A-.
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Place the -3282- on the -VAG1383A-.
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Align the arms of the transmission support so
that they match up with the holes in the
-3282/42A-.
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Install support elements as shown on the
-3282/42A- The “retaining plate with hole” is
used as a front support element.
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Place
the
transmission.
o
-VAG1383A-
under
The arrow symbol on the adjusting
plate points in the direction of travel.
•
Align the -3282- so that it is parallel to the
transmission.
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Install the -3282/29- in the transmission.
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Attach the “retaining plate with hole” securely
to the transmission as shown.
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Insert the last support element in the
transmission as shown.
•
Support the transmission by lifting it from
underneath using the -VAG1383A-.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi
of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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the
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Remove bolts and remove
transmission bracket .
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Lower the engine/transmission assembly with
the -10-222A/11- until dimension is
reached between the transmission housing
and the transmission mount.
o
Dimension = maximum 65 mm.
•
Remove the remaining bolts from transmission
to engine connection.
•
Remove the transmission from the alignment
sleeves.
•
Remove the transmission from the engine.
•
Lower the transmission carefully using the
-VAG1383A-.
•
When
lowering,
change
position
transmission with spindles on -3282-.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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of
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Replace the needle bearing in the crankshaft.
•
Always replace the needle bearing
after separating the engine and transmission.
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If the needle bearing in the crankshaft is
damaged, the gears will no longer shift
correctly.
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The front edges of the internal puller must not
be broken off.
Remove Needle Bearing:
•
Remove the needle bearing from the
crankshaft using a standard internal puller
such as the Puller - Kukko Internal - 14-19mm
-21/2- and counter support Puller - Kukko
(superseded
to
Counterstay
-22/1VAS251621, or equivalent).
•
The internal puller must be positioned behind
the needle ring .
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Install Needle Bearing:
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Clean the bearing seat in the crankshaft and
thinly coat with grease.
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Drive the needle bearing into the crankshaft up
to the installation depth using the Bearing
Installer - Bearing Press Piece -VW207C-.
Installation Depth Dimension = 2.0 mm
•
Installation Depth Dimension = 2.0 mm
NOTE
If the needle bearing was unintentionally pushed in
too deeply, it must be replaced, because it will be
damaged when it is removed again.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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Check if the alignment sleeves for
centering the engine/transmission are in the
cylinder block and insert them if they are not.
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Mount the new transmission on the -3282- and
secure it.
•
Clean input shaft splines and clean hub,
remove corrosion and apply only a very thin
coating of lubricant. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Remove any excess grease.
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Check to make certain the alignment sleeves
for centering the engine/transmission are in
the cylinder block. If required, remove the
alignment sleeve(s) from the old transmission
and insert them into the cylinder block.
•
Carefully raise the transmission with the
-VAG1383A- and bring it into the installation
position using the -3282-.
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Insert transmission without pinching any lines.
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Attach transmission to engine.
bolts first by hand.
Tighten the
Refer to the chart in the next step for transmission
to engine bolt lengths, locations, and torque
specifications.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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Install and tighten to specification the lower
transmission bolts first .
•
Once bolts are installed and
torqued to specification, remove the -3282transmission support from the transmission
and lower the -VAG1338A- engine and
transmission jack.
•
Install and tighten the remaining transmission
bolts. See chart below for bolt locations,
lengths, and tightening specifications.
Item
Bolt
Nm
1, 2, 3, 1) and 4
M12x55
80
5, 6, and 7
M10x50
40
8
M12x70
80
A
Alignment sleeve for centering
1)
The bolt is only accessible through the opening
for the removed starter.
NOTE
One bolt is located inside the hole for the starter
. Use -T10061- to reinstall the bolt.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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Align the engine/transmission
without tension.
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Install the left transmission mount as follows:
assembly
o
Replace all the bolts .
o
Install the new bolt first hand-tight.
o
Install the bolts
transmission bracket .
in
the
•
Align the engine/transmission in its installation
position. To do so, lift it until the transmission
completely
touching
the
bracket
is
transmission mount.
•
Pry the transmission bracket into the seat
using a screwdriver while tightening the bolts
.
•
Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm + 90° turn.
Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm + 90° turn.
NOTE
•
There is a risk of damaging the threads in
the transmission bracket by inserting the
bolts at an angle.
•
Before installing the bolts , the
transmission bracket and transmission
mount support arm must be absolutely
parallel to each other. If necessary, lift the
back of the transmission using the Engine
and Gearbox Jack.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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Remove the -T-10-222A- from the engine and
chassis.
•
Reinstall the plenum chamber cover onto
the windshield mount .
•
Reinstall the windshield wiper arms and
tighten the nuts to 21 Nm.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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Reinstall the starter . Tighten the bolts to 40Nm, and reconnect electrical
connections to the starter.
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Connect the connector from the DSG
Transmission Mechatronic -J743- as follows:
o
The arrow on the Mechatronic
must line up with the connector
as well as with the tab .
o
Connect the connector carefully
all the way and then turn the lock
clockwise in the direction of .
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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Attach the drive axles to the transmission.
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Install new bolts.
Follow the tightening
specifications below based on application:
o
Internal Multipoint Bolt M8 x 48: First
tighten diagonally to 10 Nm, then
tighten diagonally again to 40 Nm.
o
Internal Multipoint Bolt M10 x 52: First
tighten diagonally to 10 Nm, then
tighten diagonally again to 70 Nm.
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If equipped, reinstall the nuts and the heat
shield.
•
Tighten the heat shield nuts to 20 Nm.
•
If equipped, reinstall the bolts and the heat
shield .
•
Tighten the heat shield bolts to 25 Nm.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2017
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New bolts should be installed.
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- 6X better wear protection on critical engine parts than...
- 1.3X better sludge protection than industry standards*
- 3X Stronger against viscosity breakdown than leading full...
- Protection for 10,000 miles between oil changes
- Meets or exceeds the following specifications: API SP/SN...
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2017-05-25
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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