Adjusting 2nd and 4th gear brake "“B2”" on gearboxes with shim and retaining ring — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003)

• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue: Fit three spring caps on compression springs

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• The last outer plate and the shim are not installed.
• The clutch pack for "“B2”" is now pressed together for the measurements.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. To adjust, fit components without shim , without last outer plate and without spring caps . [Note: The illustration shows a sectional view of the assembled brake "“B2”". Setting tool3459 for exerting force (F) on clutch pack is not shown.The value "“2.65 mm”" takes into account the amount of settling force (F) exerted by setting tool3459.The first outer plate (arrow) is 3 mm thick.] [Note: The last outer plate must not be fitted when measuring.]
2. Assemble planetary gearbox as far as last inner plate for "“B2”". [Note: The last outer plate and the shim are not installed.]
3. Fit retaining ring with smooth side on last inner plate.
4. Apply setting tool3459 to retaining ring and turn so that the 3 clips align with the 3 holes for the ATF pump.
5. Bolt setting tool3459 to flange for ATF pump: tightening torque 5 Nm. [Note: The clutch pack for "“B2”" is now pressed together for the measurements.] — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)

6. Use depth gaugeVAS 6082 to measure from pump flange/gearbox housing (arrow) to setting tool3459.
7. Detach setting tool3459.
8. Remove retaining ring.
9. Push piston into ATF pump onto stop.
10. Fit paper gasket onto ATF Pump.
11. Place straightedge (B) on stator support (arrows) and use depth gaugeVAS 6082(item A) to measure down to paper gasket on flange of pump.
12. Determine shim(s) according to following table: for part numbers refer to Electronic parts catalogue:
13. Fit three spring caps on compression springs.
14. Fit last outer plate with a thickness of "“3 mm”".
15. Install correct shim(s) (a).
16. Fit retaining ring (b) on shim(s).
17. Further procedure .

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