Transaxle Identification Plate

1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Transaxle Identification Plate

Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) transaxle type is cast into transaxle case above left output shaft flange. Transaxle code and build date are located on front top of transaxle case. See Fig 1 . Transaxle code is also on vehicle data label.

Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Identification Plate
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