Removing and installing gearbox supports and gearbox mountings (front) - vehicles with V8 engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Special tools named: feeler gauge

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• The exact spacer shim thickness required can be obtained by combining spacer shims of different thicknesses.Do not fit more than three spacer shims on each side.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front front silencer (left and right) Engine, mechanics26.
2. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for front gearbox mountings (left and right).
3. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gearbox support with gearbox mounting (left-side).
4. Unscrew nut (1) and detach gearbox mounting from gearbox support.
5. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gearbox support with gearbox mounting (right-side).

6. Unscrew nut (1) and detach gearbox mounting from gearbox support.
7. Measure distance (x) between gearbox mounting and subframe using a feeler gauge.
8. Determine thickness of spacer shim (8) as follows: [Note: The exact spacer shim thickness required can be obtained by combining spacer shims of different thicknesses.Do not fit more than three spacer shims on each side.]
9. Insert a bolt M12x100 (item 1) with attached nut (2) into the mounting hole behind the ATF oil pan on the gearbox.
10. Apply lifting column of engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A to bolt head as illustrated.
11. Use engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A to lift engine/gearbox assembly up slightly.
12. Insert the determined spacer shim(s) of the required thickness between subframe and gearbox mounting.
13. Repeat procedure on other side.
14. Install front silencers Engine, mechanics26.

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