6-speed manual gearbox 0A3, four-wheel drive — Removing and installing selector shaft locking bushes (with gearbox installed in vehicle) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Special tools named: T40054/2, puller

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• The other locking bush (arrow B) is removed in the same manner.
• Make sure locking bushes remain in straight position when installing.The other locking bush (arrow B) is installed in the same manner.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen bolts and release quick-fasteners (1) and (2) and take off noise insulation panels.
2. Unscrew cross member from subframe (arrows).
3. Unplug electrical connector (1) at reversing light switch F4.
4. Unscrew bolt (arrow) and detach clutch pipe bracket (2).
5. Screw spindle of multi-purpose toolVW 771 into stem of puller T40054/1 .

6. Fit puller onto locking bush (arrow A).
7. Secure puller by sliding on sleeve T40054/2 as far as stop in direction of (arrow).
8. Drive out locking bush upwards using multi-purpose toolVW 771. [Note: The other locking bush (arrow B) is removed in the same manner.]
9. Lightly oil stems of locking bushes and holes in gearbox with gear oil.
10. Place locking bush in puller T40054/1(arrow A) and secure it in place by sliding down sleeve T40054/2.
11. Use multi-purpose toolVW 771 to drive locking bush into gearbox as far as stop. [Note: Make sure locking bushes remain in straight position when installing.The other locking bush (arrow B) is installed in the same manner.]
12. Secure clutch pipe bracket (2) together with connecting rod (arrow).
13. Plug connector (1) onto reversing light switch F4.
14. Secure cross member to subframe Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive40.
15. Install noise insulation panels.

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