Disassembling and assembling sequence: Notes

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Notes
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Removing and installing ball bearing for input shaft, end cover, Torsen differential, transmission cover, selector shaft and bearing housing with input shaft and pinion shaft/hollow shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools -- Transmission Disassembling And Assembling Sequence (1 Of 4)
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

  • Drift sleeve VW 244 B
  • Thrust plate VW 401
  • Thrust plate VW 402
  • Thrust disc VW 412
  • Tube 60 mm dia. VW 415 A
  • Thrust pad con. 8/65 VW 433
Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools -- Transmission Disassembling And Assembling Sequence (2 Of 4)
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

  • Sleeve VW 519
  • Holding fixture VW 540
  • Extension 30 - 23
  • Press tool 40 - 21
  • Sleeve 40 - 103
  • Thrust piece 40 - 105
Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools -- Transmission Disassembling And Assembling Sequence (3 Of 4)
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

  • Drift sleeve 41 - 501
  • Transmission holder 2004
  • Lock pin 2064
  • Thrust piece 3002
  • Replacement stud (M8 and M10) 3114/2
  • Wheel bearing assembly set 3253
Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools -- Transmission Disassembling And Assembling Sequence (4 Of 4)
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

  • Workshop press V.A.G 1290 A
  • Drip tray V.A.G 1306
  • Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
  • Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
  • Taper roller bearing puller V.A.G 1582
  • Adapter V.A.G 1582/12
  • - - Internal puller Kukko 21/2
  • - - Puller Kukko 18/2

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools - Kukko 20/10 Puller Set
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  • - - Two-arm puller Kukko 20/10
  • - - Puller hook, length 200 mm
  • - - Puller hook, length 250 mm
  • Fitting tool T10246
  • Holding plate T40086
  • Holding plate T40088/1
  • Sleeve T40088/2
  • Feeler gauge
  • 2 bolts M8 (length 70 mm) with washers
  • Sealing paste AMV 188 001 02 
  • Assembly sleeve 01E311120 
  • Locking fluid AMV185101A1 
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.