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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• The gearbox mounting (rear right) is marked with a blue dot.The gearbox mounting (rear left) is not marked.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front silencers Engine, mechanics26.
2. Remove gearbox supports with gearbox mountings (front) .
3. Unbolt propshaft from gearbox and tie up or support Rear final drive 01R39 or Rear final drive 0AR39.
4. Insert a bolt M12x100 (item 1) with attached nut (2) into the mounting hole behind the ATF oil pan on the gearbox.
5. Apply lifting column of engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A to bolt head as illustrated.

6. Remove bolts securing gearbox mountings (left (1) and right (2)) to tunnel cross member.
7. Then unbolt tunnel cross member from body (arrows).
8. ⚠ It is important to watch all parts of the engine compartment to prevent damage. — Carefully lower engine and gearbox assembly at rear using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
9. Remove bolt (1) and detach gearbox mounting (rear left).
10. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gearbox support (rear left).
11. Remove bolt (1) and detach gearbox mounting (rear left).
12. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gearbox support (rear left). [Note: The gearbox mounting (rear right) is marked with a blue dot.The gearbox mounting (rear left) is not marked.]
13. Install gearbox supports with gearbox mountings (front) .
14. Bolt propshaft onto gearbox Rear final drive 01R39 or Rear final drive 0AR39.
15. Install front silencer (left and right) Engine, mechanics26.

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