2000 AUDI A6 gearbox

‒ → Remove bolts (arrows) and pull
out the multi-function sender. ‒ → Remove relay shaft bolts (arrows). Page 5 of 115-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141337.xml?xsl=2

‒ → Unscrew detent segment (arrow)
and swivel it out. ‒ → The input shaft -A-, the drive
pinion -B-, the relay shaft -C-, the
selector rods -D- with the selector
shaft and the selector forks -E-
should be carefully pulled out
together. Installing Page 6 of 115-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141337.xml?xsl=2

Note: If the input shaft ball bearing, the input shaft or the gearbox housing are renewed, it is
necessary to re-determine the thickness of
the circlips for the input shaft =>Page 35-23, adjusting input shaft.
‒ → Swing the gearbox housing into
the position shown.
‒ The components listed below can
then be fitted more easily. ‒ → Put the input shaft -A-, the drive
pinion -B-, the relay shaft -C-, the
selector rods -D- with the selector
shaft and the selector forks -E-
together.
‒ Install these components together
into the gearbox housing.
Note:
Relay shaft -C- and the selector shaft can
also be retrofitted =>next page, Fig. N34-
0585 and Fig. V34-2120. ‒ → Turn gearbox housing and
engage 3rd gear (direction of arrow). Page 7 of 115-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141337.xml?xsl=2

‒ → Now install relay shaft -A-.
‒ Insert selector shaft -B- sideways
onto bore in gearbox housing and
assemble into mounting eye.
‒ Then turn the selector shaft carefully
in direction of arrow. ‒ → Then insert the detent segment
and bolt it tight (arrow). Page 8 of 115-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141337.xml?xsl=2

‒ → Screw in relay shaft bolts (arrows) ‒ Replace O-ring for multi-function
sender.
‒ → Carefully insert multi-function
sender and tighten (arrows). ‒ → Check that dowel sleeves for
gearbox cover -A- are fitted in
gearbox housing -B- (arrows).
‒ Apply thin coat of sealant AMV 188
001 02 to sealing surfaces.
‒ Fit gearbox cover onto gearbox
housing. ‒ → Check that dowel sleeves for Page 9 of 115-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141337.xml?xsl=2

cover -A- are fitted in gearbox cover -
B- (arrows).
‒ Fit spring -C-.
‒ Apply thin coat of sealant AMV 188
001 02 to sealing surfaces.
‒ Fit cover with Torsen differential -A-
on gearbox cover -B-. ‒ → Fit rear input shaft ball bearing
circlip (arrow).
‒ Push the ball bearing onto the input
shaft.
‒ Installation position: closed
side of ball cage faces
towards gearbox housing ‒ → Press in ball bearing:
‒ Push thrust pad -A- of pressing-in
tool onto input shaft.
‒ Position pressing-in tool behind
splines for clutch plate.
‒ Screw in the bolts -B- until they make contact.
‒ The bolts bear against the
indentations in thrust pad -A-. ‒ Press in ball bearing onto its seat by
alternately tightening the bolts (1/2
turn at a time). ‒ → Now fit the front circlip -D- for the Page 10 of 115-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141337.xml?xsl=2

input shaft ball bearing.
‒ Then fit dished washer -C-.
‒ Installation position: convex
side towards guide sleeve -B- Notes:
◆ Before fitting guide sleeve, cover
input shaft splines with a shrink-fit
hose to protect oil seal.
◆ Installing oil seal in guide sleeve =>
Page 30-32. ‒ → Fit guide sleeve -B- for release
bearing.
‒ Fit clutch release lever -A- and
release bearing. Page 11 of 115-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141337.xml?xsl=2

Servicing propshaft Removing and installing propshaft Special tools and workshop equipment required
◆ Assembly device 3139 with 3139/3
‒ See notes => Page 39-77
Removing
‒ Remove cross member, if fitted,
underneath exhaust system. ‒ Remove rear section of exhaust
system from clamp(s):
=> 4-cylinder Engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanical Components; Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system
=> 6-cylinder Engine (5-valve), Mechanical Components; Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system
‒ → Remove heat shields for propshaft from body -arrows-. ‒ → Remove heat shield for propshaft
from cover for Torsen differential -
arrows-. Page 1 of 45-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141363.xml?xsl=2