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Engine, Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Tightening Specifications 

NOTE:

The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.

Additional lubricant such as engine or transmission oil may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.

Do not use any parts that have had the lubrication removed.

Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.

Component Nm
Bolts and nuts M6 9
M7 15
M8 20
M10 40
M12 65
exceptions:  
Ground pins to the strut tower 9

Procedure 

NOTE:

Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and seals, gaskets and O-rings.

The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory .

When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

-- Clean the threaded holes in the cylinder block for connecting the engine and transmission using a thread tap before installing the transmission.

-- Before installing a replacement engine, make sure the semi-circular ring -arrow- is inserted in the power steering pump driveshaft.

Fig 1: Checking Power Steering Pump Input Shaft O-Ring
GWWA13-0763Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the engine support and engine mount, refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNTS OVERVIEW .

-- Install the left coolant pipe in the center, refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPE IN CENTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- The following preparations must be made before connecting the engine and transmission:

-- Turn the torque converter so that hole next to the notch -arrow- is visible in the lower cut-out in the transmission housing as illustrated.

Fig 2: Locating Hole Next To Notch
GWWA10-11133Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
NOTE:

There is only 1 notch on the circumference; rotate the torque converter as needed.

-- Insert the Clutch Module Transportation LockT40170 in the transmission housing from below and secure it on the flange shaft -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Transportation Lock T40170
GWWA10-10826Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- When jointing the engine and subframe, hold the ATF lines in their installation position.

-- Check if the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the engine/transmission are in the cylinder block and insert them if they are not.

Fig 4: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block
GWWA34-10370Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Inspect the aluminum bolts used to connect the engine to the transmission to see if they can be used again and mark them, if necessary, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] Transmission, Removing and Installing .

-- Position the transmission on the engine. Be careful of the starter.

-- Tighten bolts -1 to 11-.

-- Remove the Clutch Module Transportation LockT40170.

NOTE:

The following step is necessary to make sure the torque converter rests on the drive plate evenly and is not tilted.

Fig 5: Pressing Torque Converter
GWWA34-10497Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Press the torque converter -2- against the drive plate -3- slightly in the direction of the -arrow- using an assembly lever -1-.

-- Install the first bolt -arrow- and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

Fig 6: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location
GWWA10-10629Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Insert the Crankshaft SocketT40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 7: Identifying Guide Pin And Adapter T40058
GWWA13-10026Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Continue turning the crankshaft 180° in the direction of the engine rotation using the Crankshaft SocketT40058 -arrow-.

Fig 8: Locating Torque Converter Bolts And Adapter T40058 To Counterhold Crankshaft
GWWA13-10313Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the bolts that are accessible in this position to the tightening specification, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] Torque Converter .

-- Turn the crankshaft 60° farther and tighten the remaining five bolts to the tightening specification, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] Torque Converter .

-- Tighten the drive axles on the transmission flange shafts, refer to Drive Axle .

-- Install the ATF cooler, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] ATF Circuit .

-- Install right coolant pipe, refer to RIGHT COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the right catalytic converter, refer to MUFFLER OVERVIEW .

-- Install the ATF lines, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] ATF Circuit .

-- Install the power steering hydraulic line, refer to Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module J866, Removing and Installing .

-- Install the transmission mount and the transmission support, refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT AND REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the left catalytic converter, refer to MUFFLER OVERVIEW .

-- Lift the engine/transmission assembly with the Scissor Lift TableVAS6131A.

-- Align the subframe and tunnel crossmember using the marks made on the longitudinal members during removal.

-- Tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] Assembly Mounts .

-- Tighten the subframe bolts only to the tightening specifications, do not tighten them further (tighten the bolts only after axle alignment), refer to Subframe .

WARNING:

Risk of accident due to loose connections.

  • If the bolts in the subframe are not tightened to final torque, vehicle must not be driven.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the emergency release cable, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] Selector Mechanism .

-- Install the driveshaft, refer to Driveshaft, Bolts on Transmission Side Overview .

-- Install the front muffler, refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear, refer to Steering .

-- Install the upper control arm and suspension strut, refer to Suspension Strut and Upper Control Arm .

-- Install the subframe crossbrace and stabilizer bar, refer to Subframe 1

-- Install the braces on the transmission mounts, refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNTS OVERVIEW .

-- Install the brake caliper, refer to Front Brakes .

-- Attach the positive cables to the positive terminal, refer to Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .

-- Install the lower longitudinal member, refer to .

-- Install the air guide pipes, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING OVERVIEW .

-- Install the wires, fuse panel, and engine compartment E-box cover, refer to Relay Panels, Fuse Panels and E-BoxesRelease Tool Set VAS1978/35 and appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.

-- Install the refrigerant lines, refer to Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing .

-- Install the front bumper cover, refer to Front Bumper .

-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery, refer to Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .

-- Install the tower brace, refer to Suspension Strut and Upper Control Arm .

-- Install the upper longitudinal member, refer to Lock Carrier .

-- Install the plenum chamber cover, refer to Bulkhead .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying control modules with excess voltage.

  • Do not use a charger as a starting aid.

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level, refer to FLUID CAPACITY TABLES information.

-- Before starting engine for the first time, fill the hydraulic oil in the power steering reservoir, refer to Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module J866, Removing and Installing .

NOTE:

The power steering pump must not run dry.

Do not reuse used coolant.

-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling, refer to Fig 9.

Fig 9: Connecting Coolant Hose Coupling
GWWA19-10572Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Fill with coolant, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING => Filling .

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit, refer to Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing .

-- Align the subframe, refer to Subframe .

-- Install the front wheel housing liners, refer to Wheel Housing Liner .

-- Perform an axle alignment, refer to Vehicle Alignment .

WARNING:

Risk of accident due to loose connections.

  • Tighten the subframe bolts to the specification after performing axle alignment.

-- Fill the ATF, refer to [For transmission(s) 0BK] Automatic Transmission Fluid .

-- Install the noise insulations, refer to Noise Insulation .