Installing engine, vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Special tools named: T40058
• Renewed: self-locking nuts

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• Before installing gearbox, remove residue from threaded holes for engine/gearbox bolts in cylinder block using a thread tap.
• There is only one inspection hole on the circumference; turn the dual-mass flywheel accordingly.
• Check whether aluminium bolts securing engine to gearbox can be reused; if so, apply marking .
• The following step is necessary to ensure that the clutch module is straight and that it makes even contact with the drive plate.
• Use ring spanner insert AF 16V.A.G 1332/14 to tighten bolts.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 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. Tighten earth stud (1) to 9 Nm. — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
2. Tighten nut (arrow) to 9 Nm. [Note: Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Renew self-locking nuts and bolts as well as seals, gaskets and O-rings.On vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5, a needle bearing is fitted in the drive plate. Before installing, check that the needle bearing is fitted. Removing and installing needle bearing in drive plate (pressing in and out) .Hose connections and air pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before assembly.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.To ensure that the air hoses can be properly secured at their connections, spray rust remover onto the worm thread of used hose clips before installing.Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.] — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
3. Install engine supports and engine mountings .
4. Install coolant pipe (bottom right) .
5. Hold ATF lines in installation position when joining engine and subframe.

6. Before installing gearbox, remove residue from threaded holes for engine/gearbox bolts in cylinder block using a thread tap.
7. The following preparations are required before joining engine and gearbox.
8. Insert assembly aid T40169 into gearbox housing and dual-mass flywheel from below, as illustrated. [Note: There is only one inspection hole on the circumference; turn the dual-mass flywheel accordingly.]
9. Insert pin of assembly aid into hole on gearbox housing.
10. Insert transport lock T40170 into gearbox housing from below and clamp onto flange shaft (1).
11. Check whether dowel sleeves (A) for centring engine and gearbox are fitted in cylinder block; install missing dowel sleeves.
12. Check whether aluminium bolts securing engine to gearbox can be reused; if so, apply marking .
13. Bring gearbox into position on engine and tighten bolts (1 … 11).
14. Remove transport lock T40170 and assembly aid T40169. [Note: The following step is necessary to ensure that the clutch module is straight and that it makes even contact with the drive plate.]
15. Using assembly lever (1), press clutch module (2) slightly against drive plate (3)(arrow).
16. Bolt clutch module onto drive plate as follows: [Note: Use ring spanner insert AF 16V.A.G 1332/14 to tighten bolts.]
17. Hand-tighten first bolt (arrow) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
18. Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 as follows:
19. Turn crankshaft 180° further in normal direction of engine rotation (arrow) with adapter T40058.
20. Tighten bolt accessible in this crankshaft position to specified torque 34Removing and installing gearbox; Tightening torques for gearbox.
21. Turn crankshaft by 60° each time and tighten remaining 5 bolts to specified torque 34Removing and installing gearbox; Tightening torques for gearbox.
22. Install power steering hydraulic lines Running gear, axles, steering48Hydraulic power steering; Exploded view - hydraulic lines, reservoir.
23. Install poly V-belt tensioner .
24. Secure drive shafts (left and right) to gearbox flange shafts Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
25. Install ATF lines 34ATF circuit; Removing and installing ATF lines.
26. Install particulate filter .
27. Install heat shield for turbocharger .
28. Raise engine/gearbox assembly using scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A.
29. Align subframe and tunnel cross member on longitudinal members according to markings made before removal.
30. Tighten subframe bolts only to specified torque (do not turn further); the bolts should only be fully tightened after performing the wheel alignment check Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Exploded view - subframe.
31. ⚠ Risk of accident because of loose bolt connections.Do NOT drive the vehicle unless the subframe bolts have been tightened to their final torque. — Tighten bolts for tunnel cross-piece 34Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
32. Install propshaft Rear final drive39Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft.
33. Install front exhaust pipe .
34. Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress .
35. Install front cross member General body repairs, exterior66Underbody trim panels.
36. Install selector lever cable 34Selector mechanism; Removing and installing selector lever cable.
37. Secure universal joint to steering rack Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Exploded view - steering column.
38. Install subframe cross brace and anti-roll bar Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Exploded view - subframe.
39. Install upper suspension links and secure suspension strut to track control link Running gear, axles, steering40Suspension strut, upper links; Exploded view - suspension strut, upper links.
40. Install brake calipers Brake system46Front brakes; Removing and installing brake caliper.
41. Install lock carrier braces General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier.
42. Install engine control unit .
43. Electrical connections and routing .
44. Install electrical wiring, terminal 30 wiring junction 2TV22 and cover for electronics box in engine compartment , , and Electrical system97Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes.
45. Plug in electrical connectors for exhaust gas temperature senders .
46. Install body brace Running gear, axles, steering40Suspension strut, upper links; Removing and installing body brace.
47. Install filler neck for washer fluid reservoir Electrical system92Windscreen washer system; Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir.
48. Install refrigerant lines Heating, air conditioning87Refrigerant circuit.
49. Observe steps required after re-connecting battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
50. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to control units because of excessive voltage.Never use battery charging equipment for boost starting. — Install throttle valve module J338, exhaust gas pressure sensor 1G450 and air cleaner housing .
51. Fill up with engine oil and check oil level 811, 812 or 818.
52. Before starting engine, top up hydraulic fluid in power steering reservoir Running gear, axles, steering48Hydraulic power steering; Checking power steering fluid level. [Note: The power steering pump must not be run when dry.]
53. Connect coolant hose and connection with plug-in connector .
54. Fill up with coolant . [Note: Do not use drained coolant again if:the cylinder head or cylinder block have been renewed.the coolant is contaminated or dirty.]
55. Charge refrigerant circuit Heating, air conditioning87Refrigerant circuit.
56. Install wheel housing liners General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front).
57. Fit front wheels and perform wheel alignment Running gear, axles, steering44Wheel alignment.
58. ⚠ Risk of accident because of loose bolt connections.Tighten subframe bolts to final setting after performing wheel alignment check. — Fill up ATF 34ATF; Draining and filling ATF.
59. Install noise insulation panels General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.

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