Installing gearbox - vehicles with 4-cylinder TFSI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Opens: gearbox oil
• Renewed: needle bearing in drive plate

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• There is only one inspection hole at the periphery; turn the clutch module accordingly.
• The following step is essential to ensure that the clutch module makes even and proper contact on the drive plate and does not cant.
• Items marked (2) and (3) can be disregarded.

🔩 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. Position gearbox on gearbox support T40173 and secure with tensioning strap (1), as shown in illustration.
2. Check input shaft for scoring around bearing in drive plate (arrow). Renew needle bearing in drive plate if necessary 13Cylinder block (gearbox end); Renewing needle bearing in drive plate.
3. Check that dowel sleeves (A) for centralising engine/gearbox are in the cylinder block; install any missing dowel sleeves.
4. Install clutch module if previously removed Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive30Removing and installing clutch module.
5. The following preparations must be made before joining the engine and gearbox:

6. Insert assembly aid T40169 into gearbox housing and clutch module from below, as shown in illustration. [Note: There is only one inspection hole at the periphery; turn the clutch module accordingly.]
7. Insert pin of assembly aid into hole on gearbox housing.
8. Insert transportation lock T40170 into gearbox housing from below and clamp onto flange shaft (1).
9. Raise gearbox just far enough to be able to insert clutch slave cylinder.
10. Tighten bolt (2). Tightening torque
11. Clip pipe/hose assembly into bracket on gearbox.
12. Join gearbox with engine and tighten bolts (6 … 11). Tightening torques
13. Fit starter and install bolt (1) from engine side hand-tight.
14. Raise gearbox using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A initially only until dimension (a) is reached between tunnel cross member and body.
15. Secure push rod (1).
16. Plug in electrical connector (2) at gear detector switch F208 or gear detection sensor G604.
17. Secure gearbox selector lever. Tightening torque
18. Detach tensioning strap T10038.
19. Raise gearbox further and tighten bolts for tunnel cross member .
20. Detach engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with gearbox support T40173 from gearbox.
21. Screw in and tighten engine/gearbox securing bolts (3 … 5). Tightening torques
22. Fit spacer sleeve (2) between starter and gearbox, push through bolt (1) and screw in.
23. Tighten starter bolts (1) and (3) to specified torque .
24. Install drive shafts and heat shield for drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Exploded view - drive shaft.
25. Install noise insulation in wheel housing (both sides) General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
26. Assemble complete exhaust system and perform stress-free alignment 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Exploded view - silencers.
27. Remove assembly aid T40169 and transportation lock T40170.
28. Engage 6th gear by pulling out selector shaft (1) and shifting gear selector lever (2) forwards in direction of (arrow).
29. Fit both front wheels but do not torque down wheel bolts. [Note: The following step is essential to ensure that the clutch module makes even and proper contact on the drive plate and does not cant.]
30. Turn both front wheels together in one direction until the clutch module has turned through one complete revolution (360°).
31. Install first bolt (arrow) and tighten hand-tight (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
32. Turn both front wheels so that clutch module turns 120° further in direction of engine rotation and install second bolt hand-tight (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
33. Turn clutch module 120° further in direction of engine rotation.
34. Then screw in and tighten third bolt. Tightening torque
35. Now tighten the remaining two bolts to specified torque.
36. Secure intermediate steering shaft to steering rack Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Removing and installing intermediate steering shaft.
37. Attach electrical connectors (1) and (2) on power steering control unit J500.
38. Install subframe cross brace Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Exploded view - subframe.
39. Secure connecting rod (3) from above, from where plenum chamber partition panel was previously removed . [Note: Items marked (2) and (3) can be disregarded.]
40. Install plenum chamber partition panel General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Exploded view - plenum chamber partition panel.
41. Install body brace Running gear, axles, steering40Suspension strut, upper links; Exploded view - suspension strut, upper links.
42. Check gear oil level in gearbox .
43. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
44. Fit front wheels Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
45. Observe measures required after connecting battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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