Service Information
Special Tools & Equipment

Number: ATE-17-18

Subject: Audi R8 Special Tool Package Automatic Shipment
AT-401 – Non R8 Dealers – USA

Date: November 6, 2017

To update all US Audi Dealers to the current R8 service standards, Audi of America is pleased to inform
you of the release and automatic delivery of the Audi MRT Auto Shipment AT-401 used to support service
of the Audi R8. This tool package will be shipped to all US Audi dealers who are not currently equipped
with R8 tooling.
Starting December 4, 2017, all Audi dealers who were not previously R8 dealers will be shipped one AT401 Special Tool Package, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly via the dealership Parts
Billing Account.
For dealers that wish to order additional AT-401 Special Tool Packages, please notify the Audi Tools and
Equipment program by contacting us at 800-892-9650. Additional orders will be filled in the order received.

Please direct shipping and billing inquiries to the Audi Tools and Equipment program: 800-892-9650.

Franchise Type

Package Qty.

Dealer Price USA

Audi

28 tools

$2661.90

Tool Description

Illustration

3046 – Puller
Used when replacing transmission input shaft bearings.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40137 – Lifting Eye For Removing Gearbox
Used for removal and installation of six speed manual gearbox and semiautomatic gearbox (R tonic).
Non R8 Audi dealers

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T40140 – Puller - Ball Joint
Used for removal of upper suspension link. Running gear front and 4-wheel
drive.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40142 – Brake Piston Retraction Tool
Used for compressing brake piston during repairs to handbrake. Audi

Non R8 Audi dealers
T40143 – Support Stays
Used for supporting rear lid during removal and installation of engine.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40146 – Crankshaft Turning Tool
Used for turning crankshaft.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40150 – Engine Support Bracket
Used for supporting the engine when servicing the following:
Timing chain
cover, Timing chain, Bottom sealing flange, Spur gear for auxiliary drives,
Cylinder head, Left camshaft adjuster, Left Camshafts, Left exhaust manifold
gasket, left Engine mount.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40151 – Centering Pin
Used for centering manual gearbox and the semi-automatic gearbox (R tronic).
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40152 – Seal Installer - Front Final Drive Press Tool - Side
Used for replacing seal of front final drive. Audi R8 six speed manual gearbox
and semi-automatic gearbox (R-tronic).
Non R8 Audi dealers

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reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified
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T40153 – Seal Installer - Front Final Drive Press Tool - Rear
Used for replacing input shaft seal on Audi R8 Six speed manual gearbox and
semi-automatic gearbox (R tronic).
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40155 – Retaining Strap
Used for removal and installation Audi R8 Six speed manual gearbox and semiautomatic gearbox (R tronic).
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40156 – Open End Wrench Insert - 27mm
Used for removing and installing R tronic pressure accumulator on the Audi R8
Six speed manual gearbox and semi-automatic gearbox (R tronic).
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40159 – Valve Keeper Tool Kit - Guide Plate V6/V8 TFSI
Used for removing/installing oil drain plug on the Audi R8.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40161 - Actuator Release Tool
Used for installation of unions on selector actuator for R-tronic gearbox on Audi
R8.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40172C – Pliers
Used for removing clips on exterior of Audi R8 vehicles.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40177 – Tensioning Device for Shock Absorber
Used for removing and installing Audi "magnetic ride" shock absorber on rear
axle on the Audi R8.
Non R8 Audi dealers

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reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified
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T40178A/1 – Adapter
Used for checking the oil level after replacing the oil sensor used in conjunction
with the oil level test tool T40178 and T40178A.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40234 – A/C Coupling Removal Tool
Used for removal and installation of convertible hard top module in conjunction
with lifting tackle 3033 on the Audi R8 Spyder.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40287 – Seal Installer - Clutch Module
Used for assembling the oil seal ring on the clutch module on the Audi R8 7
speed dual clutch gearbox.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40289 – Dual Clutch Attachment Bracket
Used to disassemble and reassemble the dual clutch module on the Audi R8 7
speed dual clutch gearbox.
Non R8 Audi dealers
T40324 – Gauge
Used to properly align air filters during installation.
Non R8 Audi dealers
VAS251807 – Ball Joint Ejector
Used to separate the ball joints form the suspension wishbone from the wheel
carrier.
Non R8 Audi dealers
VAS6338/45 – Refrigerant Circuit Adapter Set – Adapter
Used to flush the refrigerant circuit in the event of an A/C system component
failure.
Non R8 Audi dealers

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reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified
or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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VAS6428 – Side Panel Protector - R8 Spyder
Used to protect the side panel against dirt and damage during repairs to Audi
R8 vehicles.
Non R8 Audi dealers
VAS871001 – Universal Vehicle Protector
Used to protect entrance area on driver, passenger, rear area, luggage
compartment and rear bumper against damage and dirt during repairs to Audi
R8 vehicles.
Non R8 Audi dealers
VAS871011 – Rear End Protector - Audi R8
Used to protect rear area against damage and dirt during repairs to Audi R8
vehicles.
Non R8 Audi dealers
VAS871013 – Side Panel Protector - Audi R8
Used to protect the side panel against dirt and damage during repairs to Audi
R8 vehicles.
Non R8 Audi dealers
VAS871015 – Spoiler Protector - Audi R8
Used to protect the rear spoiler against dirt and damage during repairs to Audi
R8 vehicles.
Non R8 Audi dealers

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All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual
property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified
or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.