Removing and installing reverse gear clutch — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• The purpose of noting down the values for the old upper (5) and lower (2) shims fitted is to provide a check or comparison with the newly determined shims.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the input shaft .
2. Take the reverse gear clutch with corrugated washer (Items 1 to 5) out of the gearbox.
3. Measure the upper shim (5) and the lower shim (2) and note down the values. [Note: The purpose of noting down the values for the old upper (5) and lower (2) shims fitted is to provide a check or comparison with the newly determined shims.]
4. Determine the lower shim (2) and upper shim (5).
5. Insert the corrugated washer (1) over the guides (B).

6. Insert the lower shim (2) determined (thickness "“E"1”) over the guides (B).
7. Alternately insert first a friction plate (3) and then an outer plate (4) over the guides (B).
8. Insert the upper shim (5) determined (thickness "“E"2”) over the guides (B).
9. Use a rule, for example, to align the plates of the reverse gear clutch.
10. Install the input shaft .

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