1996 AUDI A4 engine

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4-cylinder engine

- Remove left transmission support from bonded rubber mount -2-.

6-cylinder engine
- Remove left and right transmission supports complete with bonded
rubber mounts from transmission and subframe -1- and -2-.
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All models

CAUTION!
When lowering the transmission, make sure the hydraulic line/hose
to clutch slave cylinder is not damaged. - Remove remaining engine/transmission mounting bolts (arrows -A- and
-B-).
- Press transmission off dowel sleeves and lower carefully using
VAG1383A transmission jack just far enough for access to slave
cylinder.

CAUTION!
After removing the clutch slave cylinder, do not operate the clutch
pedal.
Make sure there is sufficient clearance of the flange shafts when
lowering the transmission.
Note:
Make sure drive axles have sufficient clearance when lowering
transmission. - Remove clutch slave cylinder (arrow) and secure with wire, do not
disconnect line.
- Lower transmission completely.
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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, note the
following:

- Clean input shaft splines and (in case of used
clutch plates) hub splines. Remove corrosion
and apply only very thin coating of lubricant G
000 100 on splines. Do not grease guide sleeve.

- Check clutch release bearing for wear, replace if
necessary.

- Coat contact surface of clutch slave cylinder
pivot rod with thin layer of copper grease, e.g.
381 351 TE.

- Threaded holes for mounting clutch slave
cylinder to transmission and shift lever to shift
rod must be cleaned of locking compound
residue using thread tap before installation .

- Make sure dowel sleeves for aligning
engine/transmission are installed in cylinder
block, install if necessary.

- Always replace self locking nuts.
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- Lift up transmission until clutch slave cylinder with mounting bracket for
line/hose can be installed (arrow).
- Install intermediate plate (if applicable) between transmission and
engine onto appropriate engine dowel sleeves.
- Make sure intermediate plate is correctly positioned on engine.
- Install lower engine/transmission and starter mounting bolts, and install
starter Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27

- Before installing, use tap to clean threads in flange shaft for driveshaft
on transmission to remove traces of locking compound.
- Replace gaskets on drive axles and on front of driveshaft Page 39
-
69
.
- Install driveshaft Page 39
-71
.
- Check adjustment of shift rod and pivot rod, re-adjust if necessary
Page 34
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- Align exhaust system free of stress.
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26
- Check transmission oil level Page 34
-38
.

- After
connecting
battery,
enter anti-
theft code
for radio
Repair Manual,
Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 91


- Run power windows fully up by pressing
switches.

- Operate all power window switches again and
hold for at least one second in "close" position to
activate automatic one-touch function.

- Set clock to correct time.
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Tightening torques

Transmission to engine (4-cylinder)
A: Dowel sleeves Item No.
Bolt
Tightening torque
1, 3, 4 M12 x 67 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
2, 6 M12 x 90 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
5, 11 M12 x 110 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
7 - 10 M10 x 45 45 Nm (33 ft lb)

Transmission/engine assembly mount (4-cylinder) Item No.
Bolt
Qty. Tightening torque
1 M10 x 30 3 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
2 M10 x 35 1 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
3 M8 x 20 2 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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Transmission to engine (6-cylinder)
A: Dowel sleeves Item No.
Bolt
Qty.
Tightening torque
1 M12 x 67 3 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
2 M12 x 90 1 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
3 M12 x 80 1 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
4 M10 x 45 3 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
5 M10 x 135 1 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
51) M12 x 130 1 65 Nm (48 ft lb) 1) Upper starter bolt

Transmission/engine assembly mount (6-cylinder) Item No.
Bolt
Qty. Tightening torque
1 M10 x 35 3 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
2 M8 x 20 2 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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Component Nm ft
lb
Drive axle to flange shaft M8 40 30
Drive axle to flange shaft M10 80 59
Engine speed sensor -G28- 10 7
Clutch slave cylinder to transmission 20 15
Heat shields over drive axles on
transmission 23 17
Shift rod to transmission 23 17
Pivot rod to transmission 40 30
Driveshaft to transmission 55 41
Heat shield for driveshaft to cover of
Torsen differential 25 18
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
to mounts 25 18
Front exhaust pipe to turbocharger or
exhaust manifold 25 18
Clamp for exhaust pipe 40 30
Bracket for noise insulation panel to
body 25 18
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