Removing and installing gearbox support and gearbox mounting (left and right) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• You must always detach both gearbox mountings from subframe.
• Spacer shim (C) is only installed on some versions.
• Do not tighten gearbox mountings to subframe to specified torque until re-installation of subframe has been completed.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front exhaust pipe on relevant side of gearbox 26.
2. Detach universal supportV.A.G 1359/2 from engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
3. Place telescopic arm of engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A centrally below cast lug on gearbox housing (arrow) and support gearbox from below.
4. Remove securing bolts (left and right) (3) for gearbox mounting (B) at subframe (C). [Note: You must always detach both gearbox mountings from subframe.]
5. Remove bolts (1) and (2) and lower subframe at rear.

6. Lower gearbox slightly with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A to make bolts (1) and (2) more accessible.
7. Remove bolts (2).
8. Remove heat shield (B).
9. Remove bolt (1).
10. Detach gearbox mounting (B) with spacer shim (C). [Note: Spacer shim (C) is only installed on some versions.]
11. Remove bolts (1).
12. Remove gearbox support (A) with gearbox mounting.
13. Install gearbox supports.
14. Install the subframe, observing tightening sequence Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive40. [Note: Do not tighten gearbox mountings to subframe to specified torque until re-installation of subframe has been completed.]
15. To avoid tension you may have to re-align gearbox mounting (B) and spacer shim (C) with gearbox support. [Note: Spacer shim (C) is only installed on some versions.]
16. Tighten all bolts to specified torque.
17. Install exhaust system so it is free of stress 26.

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