1996 AUDI A4 transmission

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Clutch mechanism, servicing

Notes:

Determine the correct coding for the anti-theft
radio (if equipped).
Switch the ignition off and disconnect battery
Ground (GND) strap.
Lubricate all bearings and contact surfaces with
G 052 142 A 2 polycarbamide grease.
Before working on the pedal cluster, remove the
driver's side storage compartment

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group
68.


Make sure that no brake fluid escapes into the
plenum chamber or onto the transmission
below. If this does happen, clean the affected
areas thoroughly.
When working in the floor area, cover the
carpet with a cloth to protect against any
leaking brake fluid.
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Clutch hydraulic system, servicing

1 -
Brake fluid reservoir
2 -
Supply hose
For clutch master cylinder
3 -
Hose/line assembly With threaded connections on clutch
master cylinder and clutch slave cylinder
4 -
Line fitting nut 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
5 -
Mounting bracket
6 -
Clutch pedal Removing and installing Page 30
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7 -
Socket-head bolt
20 Nm (15 ft lb)
8 -
Pin and locking plate
9 -
Clutch master cylinder Removing and installing Page 30
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10 -
Transmission
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11 -
Clutch slave cylinder
Installing Page 30
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After working on hydraulic clutch
mechanism, bleed clutch slave cylinder
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Do not press clutch pedal after clutch slave
cylinder has been removed
12 -
Bleeder valve 4.5 Nm (40 in. lb)Observe all CAUTIONS, WARNINGS,
Notes and procedures when bleeding
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13 -
Bracket
Mounted to transmission
14 -
Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
15 -
Nut 2 Nm (18 in. lb)
16 -
Seal
17 -
Seal Must not be removed
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Notes: - Remove both nuts -A-.
- Lift E-box out at rear of threaded bolt and remove from mounting point -
B-.
When carrying out the following steps, make sure that no brake fluid
escapes into the plenum chamber or onto the transmission below. If
this does occur, clean thoroughly. When working in the floor area cover the carpet with a cloth to protect
against any leaking brake fluid.

- Clamp supply hose -A- from brake fluid reservoir using 3094 hose
clamp. Pull hose off clutch master cylinder and plug hose.
- Disconnect line -B- from clutch master cylinder and seal.
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Clutch system, bleeding


Special tools and equipment

VAG1238B brake filling and bleeding appliance
or
VAG1869 brake filling and bleeding appliance

Notes:
When carrying out the following steps, make
sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the
transmission.
The clutch system must be bled after carrying
out work on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.
Top off brake fluid reservoir to "MAX." mark
with brake fluid before bleeding clutch system.

- Pull clutch pedal back to rest position.

- Connect VAG1238B brake filling and bleeding
appliance or VAG1869 but do not switch on.
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