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Two different versions are available:
– 420 Nm for the V8 5V 4.2 l or
3.7 l engine and
– 600 Nm for the V8 TDI 4.0 l or
6.0 l W12 engine To satisfy high comfort requirements, the
Audi A8 ´03 features a new 6-speed automatic
gearbox capable of handling a high engine
torque of max. 600 Nm.
Gearbox
Design and operation of the 09E gearbox
are described in SSP 283 (Part 1) and
SSP 284 (Part 2).
SSP282_043
Technical data
Designation: 09E
Factory
designation: AL 600-6Q
ZF
designation: 6HP-26 A61
Type: 6-speed planetary
gearbox, featuring electro-
hydraulic control
with hydrodynamic
torque converter and
slip-controlled lock-
up clutch
Control: Via mechatronic system
(integration of hydraulic
control unit and
electronic control
to form one unit)Max. torque
transmission: 420 Nm for
V8 5V 4.2 l /3.7 l engine
600 Nm for
V8 TDI 4.0 l /W12
6.0 l engine
Front/rear axle
torque distribution: 50/50
Gear oil capacity
(total): 10.4 litres ATF
Gear oil capacity
(replacement): 10 litres ATF
Total weight: approx. 138 kg
(420 Nm version)
approx. 142 kg
(600 Nm version)
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Highlights of automatic gearbox 09E
The 6-speed planetary gearbox is based on the
Lepelletier principle.
This concept is characterised by harmonic
gear ratio steps and the implementation of six
forward gears and one reverse gear with only
five selector elements.
Use is made in this gearbox of a new internal
gear oil pump featuring a lower delivery
volume and reduced leakage.
In addition, it was possible to achieve
optimisation of the oil supply with lower
leakage rates in the hydraulic control system.
The "stationary disconnection" function
reduces engine output when the vehicle is
stopped with a gear engaged by interrupting
power transmission.
A particularly noteworthy feature of the 09E
automatic gearbox is the relocation of the
front-axle differential (flange shaft) to in front
of the torque converter.
The distance between flange shaft and engine
flange is now only 61 mm (01L = 164 mm).
Gearbox
SSP282_044
SSP282_045
(AL 600-6Q)
