SM 11

Service
Workshop Manual
Audi A3 2013 ➤
Audi A3 Sportback 2013 ➤
Audi Q3 2019 ➤
Audi TT 2015 ➤
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0DL
Edition 11.2019
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups
Repair Group
00 - Technical data
30 - Clutch
34 - Controls, housing
35 - Gears, shafts
39 - Final drive - differential
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Audi A3 2013 ➤ , Audi A3 Sportback 2013 ➤ , Audi Q3 2019 ➤ , Audi TT 20 ...
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0DL - Edition 11.2019
Contents
00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Gearbox identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Bevel box identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test . . . . 5
3.4 Safety precautions when tow-starting and towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Rules for cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 General repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.4 Contact corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.5 Safety functions of gearbox control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Electrical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1 Overview of fitting locations - electrical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
30 - Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.1 Exploded view - dual clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.2 Removing and installing clutch end cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.3 Removing dual clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4 Installing dual clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
34 - Controls, housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1 Selector mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.1 Exploded view - selector lever handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.2 Exploded view - selector mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.3 Manual release from position P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.4 Removing and installing selector lever handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.5 Bringing interlock button in handle into installation position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.6 Removing and installing selector mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1.7 Checking selector mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.8 Checking and adjusting selector lever cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2 Removing and installing gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.1 Removing gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.2 Installing gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.3 Tightening torques for gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3 Transporting gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4 Securing to engine and gearbox support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5 Assembly mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6 Bevel box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.1 Removing bevel box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2 Installing bevel box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3 Tightening torques for bevel box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7 Gear oil circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.1 Overview - gear oil circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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7.2 Removing and installing gear oil cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.3 Removing and installing gear oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8 Mechatronic unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1 Exploded view - mechatronic unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.2 Removing and installing oil pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.3 Removing and installing mechatronic unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9 Gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.1 Overview - drain and inspection plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.2 Checking gear oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.3 Draining and filling gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
10 Dismantling and assembling gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
10.1 Renewing sealing cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
35 - Gears, shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1 Dismantling and assembling gears and shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
39 - Final drive - differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

1 Gearbox control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
1.1 Overview of fitting locations - gearbox control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
1.2 Overview of fitting locations - mechatronic unit senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
2 Oil seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2.1 Overview of fitting locations - oil seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2.2 Renewing oil seal (left-side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2.3 Renewing oil seal (right-side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
3 Gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
3.1 Checking gear oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
3.2 Draining and filling gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4 Components of bevel box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.1 Exploded view - components of bevel box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.2 Renewing oil seals (left-side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.3 Renewing oil seal (right-side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.4 Renewing oil seal for output flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.5 Renewing needle bearings (polygon bearings) for stub shaft (right-side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
ii Contents
00 – Technical data
1 Identification
(ARL006690; Edition 11.2019)
⇒ “1.1 Gearbox identification”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Bevel box identification”, page 2
1.1 Gearbox identification
The gearbox code letters are located on the top of the gearbox
near the starter and on the gearbox flange -arrow-.
Example
♦ MLA = gearbox code
♦ 05/10/2009 = date of production: 05 October 2009.
♦ The other figures are production-related.
♦ The final drive code letters are also printed on the vehicle data
stickers.
1. Identification 1
♦ Location of vehicle data stickers ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 820
1.2 Bevel box identification

Audi RS 3 / TT RS
Audi RS 3 and TT RS vehicles are fitted with bevel boxes 0CP
with index “E” and “H”.
The gear oil level in bevel box “0CP.409.053.E” lies below the oil
filler hole. Please observe the notes in the chapter
⇒ “3 Gear oil”, page 94 .
The propshaft is press-fitted on these bevel boxes, not screwed
on.
Code letters and part number of bevel box -arrow-
Audi Q3
Bevel box “0CP”: The output flange is secured with a circlip.
Bevel box “0A6”: The output flange is secured with a six-point nut.
Audi RS Q3
The propshaft is press-fitted on bevel box “0CP”, not screwed on.
2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

2 Technical data
⇒ “2.1 Capacities”, page 3
2.1 Capacities
⇒ “2.1.1 Capacities - 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0DL”,
page 3
⇒ “2.1.2 Capacities - bevel box”, page 3
2.1.1 Capacities - 7-speed dual clutch gear‐

box 0DL
Capacities Dual clutch gearbox 0DL
Initial filling 7.0 ltr. + 0.1 ltr.
Oil change Approx. 5.5 ltr.
Change interval ⇒ Maintenance tables
Lubricant Gear oil for dual clutch gearbox ⇒
Electronic parts catalogue
– Check gear oil level and top up as required ⇒ page 75 .
– Fill up with gear oil after repair ⇒ page 80 .
2.1.2 Capacities - bevel box

Capacities Bevel box 0CP
Initial filling 0.8 ltr.
Oil change Filled for life, no change
Lubricant Gear oil ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
Capacities Bevel box 0A6

Initial filling 0.9 ltr.
Oil change Filled for life, no change
Lubricant Gear oil ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
– Fill up with gear oil after repair ⇒ page 95 .
2. Technical data 3
3 Safety precautions
⇒ “3.1 General safety precautions”, page 4
⇒ “3.2 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/
stop system”, page 4
⇒ “3.3 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring in‐
struments during a road test”, page 5
⇒ “3.4 Safety precautions when tow-starting and towing”,
page 5
3.1 General safety precautions

Observe the following precautions to avoid possible injury and/or
damage to the vehicle:
Accident risk; vehicle may start to move
If you select a gear while the engine is running, the vehicle may
start to move.
– Move selector lever to position “P”.
– Apply parking brake.
Risk of irreparable damage to electronic components

When disconnecting the battery there is a risk of irreparable dam‐
age to electronic components.
– Always switch off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.
♦ Switch off ignition before disconnecting and connecting test

equipment.
– Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery;
Disconnecting and connecting battery .
3.2 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system

Risk of injury - engine may start unexpectedly
The engine can start unexpectedly if the vehicle's start/stop sys‐
tem is activated. A message in the instrument cluster indicates
whether the start/stop system is activated.
– To deactivate the start/stop system, switch off the ignition.

3.3 Safety precautions when using testers

and measuring instruments during a
road test
Note the following if testers and measuring instruments have to
be used during a road test:
Risk of injury if test equipment is not secured
If an accident occurs and the front passenger's airbag is triggered,
test equipment which is not secured adequately may be catapul‐
ted through the vehicle with potentially serious consequences.
– Secure test equipment on the rear seat with a strap.
Or:
– Have a second mechanic operate test equipment on the rear
seat.
3.4 Safety precautions when tow-starting and towing

Risk of damage to gearbox
Incorrect towing of the vehicle may result in damage to the gear‐
box.
– Move selector lever into position “N” before towing the vehicle.
– Do not exceed a speed of 50 km/h or a distance of 50 km when
towing the vehicle.
3. Safety precautions 5
4 Repair instructions
⇒ “4.1 General notes”, page 6
⇒ “4.2 Rules for cleanliness”, page 7
⇒ “4.3 General repair instructions”, page 7
⇒ “4.4 Contact corrosion”, page 8
⇒ “4.5 Safety functions of gearbox control unit”, page 9
4.1 General notes

Gearbox
The layout of the dual clutch gearbox 0DL “S tronic” is similar to
that of a 7-speed manual gearbox. The engine torque is transfer‐
red to the gearbox via the dual-mass flywheel. The two multi-plate
clutches are controlled hydraulically and actuated alternately so
that the gearbox is operated like an automatic gearbox, in other
words the gears are engaged automatically (but can also be se‐
lected manually via the tiptronic function). There is no clutch
pedal. For further information please refer to ⇒ Self-study pro‐
gramme No. 454 ; 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0BT .
Selector mechanism
In selector lever position “P” the selector lever cable is used to
engage the parking lock mechanically. All other gearshift com‐
mands and selector lever positions are transmitted via the CAN
data bus from the selector lever - J743- (selector mechanism) to
the mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox - E313- .
Gear oil (gearbox and bevel box)
The dual clutch gearbox “0DL” has a common oil system.
This oil system lubricates the gears and shafts, the final drive, the
clutches and the mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox - J743- .
The bevel box has a separate oil filling.
Only use gear oil specified in ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
When does the gear oil filter have to be changed?
The gear oil filter does not always require replacement.
Do not change the filter if:
♦ The gear oil cooler or its O-rings have been renewed and no
coolant has entered the oil system.
♦ Seals or O-rings have been renewed in the gearbox.
♦ The oil pan or mechatronic unit have been renewed.
♦ The maintenance interval has been reached.
The filter must be changed if:
♦ Metal particles are found in the oil.
♦ The clutch is burnt out or mechanically defective.
Variation of gear-change points for gradients
An additional gear change map automatically selects gear
changes for gradients depending on accelerator pedal position
and driving speed.
• Gear change map for extreme uphill gradients is matched to
engine output.

• Gear change map for extreme downhill gradients is matched

to the braking effect of the engine.
• Increased engine braking effect can also be obtained by di‐
rectly selecting a specific gear via the tiptronic function, e.g.
when towing a trailer on downhill gradients.
4.2 Rules for cleanliness

♦ Carefully clean connection points and the surrounding area
with engine cleaner or brake cleaner and dry thoroughly before
opening.
♦ Use cleaning fluid - D 009 401 04- to clean the gearbox and
its components.
♦ Use lint-free cloths for cleaning, such as the “WYPALL X70 /
WORKHORSE” cloth from Kimberly-Clark Professional.
♦ Seal off open lines and connections immediately with clean
plugs or protective caps from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .
♦ After removal, place parts on a clean surface and cover them.
Use sheeting and paper. Use lint-free cloths.
♦ Carefully cover or seal open components if repairs cannot be
carried out immediately.
♦ Only install clean components; replacement parts should only
be unpacked immediately prior to installation.
♦ Protect unplugged electrical connectors against dirt and mois‐
ture and make sure connections are dry when attaching.
4.3 General repair instructions

♦ Proper tools and the maximum possible care and cleanliness
are essential for satisfactory repairs to the transmission units.
The usual basic safety precautions also naturally apply when
carrying out repair work.
♦ To avoid repetition, a number of generally applicable instruc‐
tions for the various repair procedures are summarised here.
They apply to the work described in this Manual.
Guided Fault Finding, Vehicle self-diagnosis and Test Instru‐
ments
♦ Before servicing the gearbox, the exact cause of the failure
should be identified using Guided Fault Finding , Vehicle
Self-diagnosis and Test Instruments ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester.
Special tools
For a complete list of special tools used in this Workshop Manual
please refer to ⇒ "Workshop equipment and special tools" .
Environmental and waste disposal regulations for oil
♦ Gear oil and any other type of oil must be handled with care.
♦ Dispose of drained oil properly.
♦ Always adhere to statutory environmental and waste disposal
regulations.
♦ Observe the information shown on the packaging of the oil.
Gearbox
♦ Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle with the oil pan re‐
moved or when there is no gear oil in the gearbox.
♦ Thoroughly clean all joints and connections and the surround‐
ing areas before disconnecting.
4. Repair instructions 7
♦ When installing gearbox, ensure that dowel sleeves are fitted

correctly.
O-rings, seals, oil seals and gaskets
♦ Always renew O-rings, seals, oil seals and gaskets.
♦ After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect the contact
surface on the housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal
or for other signs of damage.
♦ Thoroughly clean housing joint surfaces before assembling.
♦ Always replace paper gaskets. Completely remove old gasket
and clean sealing surfaces thoroughly.
♦ Lightly lubricate the outer circumference and sealing lip of oil
seals with gear oil before installing.
♦ Lightly lubricate O-rings with gear oil or vaseline before instal‐
lation to prevent them from getting crushed during assembly.
♦ Do not use any other lubricants where gear oil is specified.
Otherwise, there is a risk of problems occurring in the gearbox
hydraulics.
♦ The open side of the oil seals faces toward the side with fluid
filling.
♦ When installing a new oil seal, position the seal in the housing
so that the sealing lip does not contact the shaft in the same
place as the old seal (make use of installation depth toleran‐
ces).
♦ Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ page 7 .
Locking elements
♦ Do not over-stretch circlips.
♦ Renew circlips which have been damaged or over-tensioned.
♦ Circlips must be properly seated in the base of the groove.
Nuts, bolts
♦ Loosen bolts in reverse sequence to the specified tightening
sequence.
♦ Bolts and nuts which secure covers and housings should be
loosened and tightened in diagonal sequence and in stages if
no tightening sequence is specified.
♦ Renew self-locking nuts.
♦ Use a wire brush to clean the threads of bolts which are se‐
cured with locking fluid. Then apply locking fluid -
AMV 185 101 A1- to bolt threads before installing.
♦ The tightening torques stated apply to non-oiled nuts and
bolts.
4.4 Contact corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners are used (e.g.
bolts, nuts, washers, etc.).
For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating are
fitted.
Additionally, all rubber and plastic parts and all adhesives are
made of non-conductive materials.
Always install new parts if you are not sure whether used parts
can be re-fitted ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

Please note:
♦ We recommend using only genuine replacement parts; these
have been tested and are compatible with aluminium.
♦ We recommend using Audi Genuine Accessories.
♦ Damage caused by contact corrosion is not covered by war‐
ranty.
4.5 Safety functions of gearbox control unit

In the event of a failure of one or more components/sensors, the
gearbox control unit will activate appropriate backup functions.
This ensures that the gearbox will not be damaged, however, the
function and quality of the gear shifts will be impaired.
Faults detected by the gearbox are classified in four different cat‐
egories.
♦ 1) The fault is stored and a backup programme enables the
vehicle to drive on (in some cases with restrictions). The driver
will not be made aware of the problem, as it is not critical to
driving safety or to the gearbox itself. The selector lever posi‐
tion display in the instrument cluster will continue to show the
selector lever position currently engaged in the normal way. If
at all, the driver will only notice the fault if he experiences
driveability problems, and will then automatically contact an
Audi Service Partner to identify the cause.
♦ 2) Certain positions on the selector lever position display in the
instrument cluster start to flash. This is to inform the driver that
this particular selector lever position is currently not available.
Example: position “D” is not available when the selector lever
is in position “R” and the vehicle is still rolling backwards. In
this case, selector lever position “D” will start to flash on the
selector lever position display in the instrument cluster. The
gearbox control unit prevents 1st gear from being engaged in
order to avoid damage to the gearbox. 1st gear will be engag‐
ed once the vehicle has come to a standstill.
♦ 3) The complete selector lever position display in the instru‐
ment cluster is lit up and flashing. The current selector lever
position is indicated in the instrument cluster (e.g. “D” is high‐
lighted). This is an indication that the gearbox has been over‐
loaded or the maximum temperature in the gearbox has been
exceeded (overheating), e.g. towing a load that was too heavy.
♦ 4) If the complete selector lever position display in the instru‐
ment cluster is lit up and flashing, this means that a serious
fault in the gearbox has been identified. The display in the in‐
strument cluster no longer shows the current selector lever
position. The defect is critical with regard to driving safety or
the gearbox itself. It may no longer be possible to use all gears.
The driver is made aware by the flashing gear selection indi‐
cator that he should immediately contact an Audi Service
Partner.
4. Repair instructions 9
5 Electrical components
⇒ “5.1 Overview of fitting locations - electrical components”, page
10
5.1 Overview of fitting locations - electrical

components
Refer to
⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - gearbox control system”,
page 87

30 – Clutch
1 Clutch
⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - dual clutch”, page 11
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing clutch end cover”, page 11
⇒ “1.3 Removing dual clutch”, page 15
⇒ “1.4 Installing dual clutch”, page 18
1.1 Exploded view - dual clutch

Replacement parts
1 - Circlip for dual clutch end

cover
❑ Renew after removing
2 - Circlip for dual clutch
3 - Circlip for drive plate
4 - Dual clutch
❑ Do not dismantle
❑ Removing ⇒ page 15
❑ Installing ⇒ page 18
5 - Spacer rings
❑ 10 spacer rings of differ‐
ent thicknesses (gradu‐
ated in steps of 0.05
millimetres)
❑ The thickness of the re‐
quired spacer ring must
be determined when in‐
stalling the dual clutch.
6 - Dual clutch end cover
❑ ⇒ “1.2 Removing and in‐
stalling clutch end cov‐
er”, page 11
1.2 Removing and installing clutch end cov‐

er
Special tools and workshop equipment required
1. Clutch 11
♦ Assembly sleeve - T10459-
Removing
• The cover and circlip must always be renewed.
– Drain off gear oil ⇒ page 80 .
– Remove gearbox ⇒ page 43 .
– Secure gearbox in a vertical position on engine and gearbox
support ⇒ page 56 .
– Renew gear oil filter ⇒ page 66 .
– Lever out and remove circlip -2- for clutch end cover using a
screwdriver -1- -arrow-.
12 Rep. gr.30 - Clutch

– Working through side opening in housing, pry off clutch end

cover -2- using a screwdriver -1- or suitable lever -arrow- and
take off clutch end cover.
• The original clutch end cover and circlip must not be re-instal‐
led after removal.
Installing
• Renew clutch end cover and circlip.
– Thoroughly degrease running surface for seal of clutch end
cover -arrow-.
– Clean contact surface for outer seal of clutch end cover.
NOTICE
Risk of leaks at clutch end cover.
Risk of gearbox damage due to oil loss.
– Do not touch the seal inside the inner opening in the clutch
end cover.
– Do not apply hammer blows directly to the clutch end cover.
– Hold clutch end cover only as shown.

Note:
♦ There should be no stickers on the inside of the clutch end
cover. If there are stickers, please remove them carefully.
♦ Never lubricate or touch the centre seal. It will only seal prop‐
erly if the running surface is absolutely dry and free of oil.
1. Clutch 13
– Assembly sleeve - T10459- must be degreased and cleaned

before use; do not use an assembly sleeve if it is scratched.
– Place assembly sleeve - T10459- on a flat surface.

– Hold clutch end cover horizontally and guide it down evenly
over complete length of assembly sleeve - T10459- . This will
bring the sealing lip into its installation position.
– Lift assembly sleeve - T10459- vertically out of cover and fit

assembly sleeve onto end of clutch shaft.
– Lightly lubricate outer seal of cover with oil.
NOTICE
Risk of leaks at clutch end cover.
Risk of gearbox damage due to oil loss.
– Do not touch the seal inside the inner opening in the clutch
end cover.
– Do not apply hammer blows directly to the clutch end cover.
– Guide cover horizontally over assembly sleeve - T10459- and

press cover down evenly onto its seat.
It is possible to lever the cover carefully into its seat using a

-screwdriver- until the »new« circlip can be fitted.
– Fit new circlip.

– Do not remove assembly sleeve - T10459- until circlip has

been fitted.
– Install gearbox. ⇒ page 48
– Fill up gear oil. ⇒ page 80
– After installing the gearbox, run the Basic setting function
in Guided Functions ⇒ vehicle diagnostic tester .
1.3 Removing dual clutch

♦ 2x hooks - 3438-
♦ Puller - T10055-
♦ Retaining pin - T10524-
1. Clutch 15
♦ Puller - T10525-
Removing
– Secure gearbox in a vertical position on engine and gearbox
support ⇒ page 56 .
– Remove clutch end cover ⇒ page 11 .
Important! Installation position of drive plate
– Check if the marking on the drive plate -arrow- is aligned with
the marking on the outer plate carrier.
If no markings are provided:
– Mark installation position of drive plate in relation to outer rim
of outer plate carrier with waterproof pen as illustrated.
• When re-assembling, the drive plate must be located again at
this marked position.
– Fit retaining pin - T10524- .

– Pry out circlip -2- for drive plate using a screwdriver -1-
-arrow-.
– Place puller - T10525- with puller - T10055- onto spline and

carefully drive out drive plate from its seating position
-arrows-.
Note:
♦ Secure circlip so it cannot spring off. The circlip could other‐
wise fall through an opening into the inside of the gearbox.
– Remove circlip -arrow- and retain it for the time being.

• Do not dispose of the circlip yet; it will be needed later to
measure the axial play.
1. Clutch 17
– Remove shim -arrow-.

Note:
♦ Remove dual clutch carefully. Make sure that no parts fall out;
you should not turn the clutch over under any circumstances.
– Hook two hooks - 3438- into clutch -arrow- on opposite sides.
– Remove dual clutch using hooks - 3438- .

Installing
– Install dual clutch ⇒ page 18 .
1.4 Installing dual clutch

Note:
♦ The drive plate must remain engaged between the splines of
the outer plate carrier.
♦ If the drive plate comes loose, the clutch plates can slip out of
position inside the dual clutch unit. If this happens, it may not
be possible to adjust the dual clutch correctly during installa‐
tion.

♦ Universal dial gauge bracket - VW 387-
♦ Dial gauge - VAS 6079-
♦ Retaining pin - T10524-
♦ Drift sleeve - 40-21-
1. Clutch 19
Installing
– Be especially careful when taking dual clutch out of packaging.
• DO NOT remove or even slightly lift up the plate carrier as this
could cause the plates to rotate.
– Turn piston rings by hand. They must move freely and not get
stuck.
– Ensure the piston rings -1, 2, 3, 4- are properly seated. The
gaps -arrows- of piston rings -1- and -3- must be aligned.
– The gaps -arrows- of piston rings -2- and -4- should be aligned
and offset to the gaps of piston rings -1- and -3- by 180°.
Important! Position of drive plate

– Before installing, check if a marking -arrow- has been made
on the dual clutch.
– If no marking is present, make a coloured marking on the drive
plate and on the outer plate carrier with a waterproof pen.
– Fit retaining pin - T10524- .

The retaining pin - T10524- must be held in place by a second
mechanic while the dual clutch is being inserted.

– Insert -dual clutch- carefully, making sure it does not fall in.
– If necessary, rotate clutch slightly when inserting.
The dual clutch is in the correct installation position when the re‐
taining pin - T10524- has hardly any play.
• The retaining pin remains in position until the clutch end cover
is installed.
• The dual clutch must not be rotated from this point onwards,
as this would move the retaining pin - T10524- out of position.
– Pry off circlip for drive plate.
– Place puller - T10525- with puller - T10055- onto spline and

carefully drive out drive plate from its seating position
-arrows-.
• Retaining pin - T10524- must be held in place by a second
mechanic while driving out procedure is being performed.
– Carefully remove drive plate from dual clutch -arrows- and
move to side.
Determining shim for dual clutch

• Retaining pin - T10524- remains inserted.
– Temporarily fit OLD circlip -arrow-.
Two measurements must be made before this ring is removed
again.
1. Clutch 21
First measurement (axial play of shaft)

– Secure universal dial gauge bracket - VW 387- to gearbox
flange.
– Place -tip of dial gauge- on input shaft.
– Preload -dial gauge- and set to 0.
– Using hooks - 3438- , lift dual clutch upwards significantly in

direction of -arrow- as far as it will go and note measurement.
• This value will be required later for the measurement check.
You should therefore retain value “A” until the last measure‐
ment.
– This value should be noted as value “A”.

Second measurement
– Place tip of dial gauge -onto hub of large plate carrier-.
• The tip of the dial gauge must not contact the circlip.
– Preload -dial gauge- and set to 0 again.
– Lift dual clutch upwards significantly in direction of arrow as
far as it will go and note measurement.
– This value should be noted as value “B”.
Calculating which shim is to be installed
– Use the following formula:
Measured value “B” – measured value “A” – 0.11 = thickness
of the shim to install
– Note measurement.
The thickness of the shims is graduated in steps of 0.05 mm.
– Measure the shims and ascertain which shim is closest to the
result.
Always use the next biggest shim, never fit a smaller shim.
Example:
Calculated thickness of shim New shim
1.28 mm 1.3 mm
1.26 mm 1.3 mm
– Remove old circlip -arrow-.
– Install appropriate shim (as measured earlier).
1. Clutch 23
Checking adjustment
Another measurement check must be performed to ensure that
the correct shim is fitted. The check is performed as follows:
– Re-install old circlip -arrow-.
– Place tip of dial gauge -onto hub of large plate carrier-.

• Tip of dial gauge must make contact with shim -1-.
– Preload -dial gauge- and set to 0 again.
– Lift dual clutch upwards significantly in direction of arrow as
far as it will go and note measurement.
– This value should be noted as value “C”.
Calculating which shim is to be installed
– Use the following formula:
Measured value “C” - measured value “A” = specified value
This specified value must be between 0.05 ... 0.12 mm.
If measurement does not match specified value, install a thicker/
thinner shim to obtain specified value.
– Install new circlip -arrow-.

– Install drive plate in dual clutch.

• When installing, make sure that the marking on the drive plate
is aligned with the marking on the outer plate carrier
-arrows-. Alternatively, align the new markings made earlier in
this procedure.
– Have a second mechanic hold retaining pin - T10524- in po‐
sition and press outwards slightly.
– Carefully drive in drive plate to its seating position using press
tool - 40-21- and plastic hammer.
– Fit new circlip for drive plate.
– Press circlip into its end position clockwise, beginning at open‐
ing.
• The circlip must be fully engaged all round.
– Use a screwdriver to check that the circlip is properly seated
and fully engaged.
– Now take out retaining pin - T10524- between dual clutch and
housing.
– Install clutch end cover ⇒ page 11 .
1. Clutch 25
34 – Controls, housing
1 Selector mechanism
⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - selector lever handle”, page 26
⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - selector mechanism”, page 30
⇒ “1.3 Manual release from position P”, page 31
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing selector lever handle”,
page 33
⇒ “1.5 Bringing interlock button in handle into installation posi‐
tion”, page 35
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 37
⇒ “1.7 Checking selector mechanism”, page 38
⇒ “1.8 Checking and adjusting selector lever cable”, page 41
1.1 Exploded view - selector lever handle

⇒ “1.1.1 Exploded view - selector lever handle, RS 3”,
page 26
⇒ “1.1.2 Exploded view - selector lever handle, TT RS”,
page 28
⇒ “1.1.3 Exploded view - selector lever handle, Q3”, page 29
1.1.1 Exploded view - selector lever handle, RS 3
26 Rep. gr.34 - Controls, housing

1 - Selector lever position dis‐

play - Y26-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Re‐
moving and installing
selector lever position
display - Y26-
2 - Selector lever handle
❑ With selector lever boot
⇒ page 33
❑ Moving interlock button
on selector lever handle
into installation position
⇒ page 35
1. Selector mechanism 27
1.1.2 Exploded view - selector lever handle, TT RS

play - Y26-
❑ Combined as a unit with
trim
display - Y26-
⇒ page 33
⇒ page 35

1.1.3 Exploded view - selector lever handle, Q3

play - Y26-
display - Y26-
⇒ page 33
⇒ page 35
1.2 Exploded view - selector mechanism
1 - Bolt
❑ 10 Nm +90°
2 - Gearbox selector lever
3 - Nut
4 - Bolt
❑ Adjuster screw for se‐
lector lever cable
❑ 12 Nm
5 - Cable support bracket
❑ For selector lever cable
6 - Bolt
❑ 10 Nm +45°
7 - Selector lever cable
❑ Can only be renewed to‐
gether with complete
shift unit ⇒ page 37
❑ Do not grease
8 - Nut
❑ 4x
❑ Secures selector hous‐
ing to body
❑ 8 Nm
9 - Bolt
❑ Secures selector mech‐
anism to selector hous‐
ing
❑ 4x
❑ 4 Nm
10 - Selector mechanism
❑ Components of selector mechanism:
♦ Selector lever - E313-
♦ Selector lever sensors control unit - J587-
♦ Selector lever locked in position P switch - F319-
♦ Selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
❑ Components cannot be renewed separately
❑ Can be checked via Guided Fault Finding function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
❑ Manual release from position P ⇒ page 31
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 37
11 - Selector housing
12 - Floor plate
13 - Retaining clip

1.3 Manual release from position P

♦ The selector lever lock solenoid - N110- locks the selector
lever in position “P”. The selector lever can then only be shifted
out of position “P” when the ignition is on / the engine is run‐
ning, the brake pedal is depressed and the button on the
selector lever handle is pressed ⇒ page 38 .
♦ In the event of a fault in the power supply to the selector lever
lock solenoid - N110- (discharged battery or defective fuse) or
if the solenoid is defective, the selector lever cannot be shifted
out of position “P”. The vehicle cannot be moved because the
parking lock is engaged.
In this case:
– Check fuses ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations.
– Check battery voltage ⇒ Electrical system; General informa‐
tion; Rep. gr. 27 ; Checking battery .
• If fault finding has not been successful and selector lever can
still not be shifted from “P” the solenoid must be released
manually. However, if the selector lever is then moved back to
“P” it will remain locked in position “P” once again.
♦ Wedges - T10383-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Procedure
– Pull up parking brake button to apply electromechanical park‐
ing brake.
RS 3, Q3:
– Unclip selector lever boot on both sides using wedge -
T10383/1- and turn inside out -arrows-.
TT RS:
– Unclip selector lever boot on both sides using removal wedge
- 3409- and turn inside out over selector lever handle
-arrows-.
RS 3, TT RS:
– Use a screwdriver -1- or similar to release selector lever lock
solenoid in direction of -arrow- and hold in this position.
• The solenoid will then release the selector lever.
Q3:
– Using a screwdriver, press yellow plastic component -1- from
above and hold in this position.
• The solenoid will then release the selector lever.
All vehicles (continued):
– With solenoid released, press interlock button on selector lev‐
er handle and shift selector lever out of “P”.
However, if the selector lever is now moved back to “P” the se‐
lector lever lock solenoid will once again mechanically lock it in
position “P”. The solenoid must be released once again.

1.4 Removing and installing selector lever

handle
♦ Wedges - T10383-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Removing
ing brake.
– Shift selector lever to position “D/S”.
– Switch off ignition.
RS 3, Q3:
– Unclip selector lever boot on both sides using wedge -
T10383/1- and turn inside out -arrows-.
TT RS:
– Unclip selector lever boot on both sides using removal wedge
- 3409- and turn inside out over selector lever handle
-arrows-.
– Turn locking ring in direction of -arrow A- as far as stop.

• Lug -1- on locking ring and lug -2- on selector lever handle are
offset.
– Pull off selector lever handle -1- together with selector lever
boot upwards -arrow A-, taking care not to touch interlock but‐
ton -2-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Interlock button -2- faces direction of travel.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to selector mechanism if selector lever is in‐
stalled incorrectly.
– Do not press interlock button on selector lever handle.
– Carefully press selector lever handle -1- fully onto selector

lever -arrow B-, taking care not to touch interlock button -2-.
• The selector lever handle must engage in the annular groove
on the selector lever.
– Turn locking ring in direction of -arrow B- as far as stop.

• It must be possible to turn the locking ring; press selector lever
handle if necessary.
• Lug -1- on locking ring is aligned below lug -2- on selector lever
handle.
Note:
♦ The selector lever handle is not locked properly until the lock‐
ing ring has been turned. Only then should you press the
interlock button on the handle.
♦ There may be increased resistance when you press the inter‐
lock button for the first time after installation.
– Press interlock button on selector lever handle.
– Fold selector lever boot down and clip it in.
– Check selector mechanism ⇒ page 33 .
1.5 Bringing interlock button in handle into

installation position
♦ Release tool - T40203-
Procedure
• Installation position: The interlock button -2- must protrude
from the selector lever handle.
– Carefully insert release tool - T40203- into selector lever han‐

dle -1- as far as stop -arrow-.
Note
♦ For illustration purposes, the selector lever handle is shown
without selector lever boot. The selector lever boot cannot be
removed from the handle.
• Recess on release tool - T40203- should face interlock button,
hook should point towards left.
– Hold selector lever handle -A- and turn release tool - T40203-
180° in direction of -arrow 1-.
– Hold selector lever handle and carefully pull out release tool -
T40203- -arrow 2-.

• When pulling out release tool - T40203- , interlock button on

selector lever handle -A- is pressed out and locked in position.
• Do not touch interlock button before installing selector lever
handle so that interlock button is not pressed in again.
1.6 Removing and installing selector mech‐

anism
♦ Removal lever - 80-200-
Removing
– Remove selector lever handle ⇒ page 33 .
– Remove selector lever position display - Y26- ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Removing and installing selector
lever position display - Y26- .
– Remove centre console insert -1- ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console insert .
– Unplug electrical connector -1- between selector mechanism
and vehicle wiring harness.
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner; Re‐
moving and installing air cleaner housing .
– Pry selector lever cable -1- off gearbox selector lever using
removal lever - 80-200- .
– Compress locking mechanism on selector lever cable
-arrows- and lift cable out of cable support bracket.
– Remove heat shield for underbody ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Strips / trim panels / extensions; Re‐
moving and installing heat shield for floor .
NOTICE
Risk of damage to operating cable (may become deformed).
– Operating cable must never be bent or kinked excessively.
• The assistance of a second mechanic under the vehicle is re‐

quired to detach the selector mechanism.
– Remove nuts -arrows- in vehicle interior.

– Detach selector mechanism together with selector lever cable
from below. Guide selector lever cable out of cable support
bracket.
Installing
NOTICE
– Install selector lever handle ⇒ page 33 .

– Adjust selector lever cable ⇒ page 41 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - selector mechanism”, page 30
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner hous‐
ing
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Strips / trim
panels / extensions; Exploded view - heat shield
1.7 Checking selector mechanism

Overview:
♦ 1. Checking operation of selector mechanism ⇒ page 38
♦ 2. Checking door locking disable ⇒ page 40
♦ 3. Checking interlock button on selector lever handle
⇒ page 40
♦ 4. Checking connectors on selector mechanism ⇒ page 40
1. Checking operation of selector mechanism
• It should not be possible to operate the starter while the se‐
lector lever is in position “D”, “S”, “R” or in the “tiptronic gate”.
• When travelling at speeds above 5 km/h and shifting into se‐
lector lever position “N”, the solenoid for the selector lever lock
must not engage and block the selector lever. The selector
lever can be shifted into a driving gear.

• When travelling at speeds below 2 km/h (almost stationary),

the solenoid for the selector lever lock should only engage
about 1 second after you shift into selector lever position “N”.
The selector lever cannot be shifted out of “N” position until
the brake pedal is pressed.
Selector lever in position “P”:
ing brake.
• The selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “P”
position, even when the interlock button on the handle is
pressed in.
– Switch on ignition.
– Do not press brake pedal.
• The selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “P”
position, even when the interlock button on the handle is
pressed in. Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- blocks selec‐
tor lever.
– Press and hold brake pedal.
• Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- releases selector lever. It
is possible to shift into a driving gear. With interlock button on
selector lever handle pressed, shift selector lever slowly from
“P” position through “R, N, D and S” and check whether the
selector lever position display in the dash panel insert and in
the centre console shows the correct selector lever position in
each case.
Selector lever in position “N” and ignition switched on:
– Do not press brake pedal.
• After a short delay: Selector lever is locked and cannot be
shifted out of “N” position even when pressing the interlock
button on the selector lever handle. Selector lever lock sole‐
noid - N110- blocks selector lever.
– Depress brake pedal.
• Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- releases selector lever.
Shifting into position “D” or “R” is possible.
Selector lever in position “D”, ignition switched on:
– Shift selector lever into “tiptronic gate”.
• The illuminated “D” symbol in the selector lever position dis‐
play - Y26- should go out and the “+” and “–” symbols should
light up.
• The selector lever position display in the dash panel insert
should change from “D” to “M1” when the selector lever is
moved into the “tiptronic gate”.
Selector lever in position “D”, ignition switched on:
– Press interlock button on selector lever handle.
• Shifting into position “S” is possible.
If results do not match specifications:
– Perform Guided Fault Finding ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Check interlock button on selector lever handle ⇒ page 40 .
2. Checking door locking disable - vehicles with keyless locking

and starting system
– Switch on ignition.
– Do not move selector lever to position “P”; select e.g. position
“N”.
• A warning message should be displayed in the instrument
cluster.
• The vehicle cannot be locked.
• The vehicle can now be locked.
– Fault finding ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester, Guided Fault
Finding .

– Check interlock button on selector lever handle ⇒ page 40 .
3. Checking interlock button on selector lever handle
Check that interlock button moves freely:
• Interlock button should move easily when pressed without
force.
• Interlock button should spring back fully on its own when re‐
leased.
– If specified results are not obtained, check that selector lever
handle is correctly installed ⇒ page 33 .
– Check whether selector lever is bent.
Functional check:
• Ignition switched on
Press the interlock button on the selector lever handle to move
the handle into the positions listed below; it should not be possible
to move the selector lever into these positions unless the interlock
button is pressed.
♦ “P” to “R” (also depress brake pedal)
♦ “N” to “R” (brake pedal also has to be depressed after a short
delay when vehicle is stationary)
♦ “R” to “P”
– Check whether selector lever handle is correctly installed
⇒ page 33 .
– Check electrical connectors on selector mechanism.
– Check selector lever lock solenoid - N110- ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester, Guided Fault Finding .
4. Checking connectors on selector mechanism
Before repairing or checking connectors, check all control units in
vehicle for entries in event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester;
Guided Fault Finding ; rectify faults as required.

Before checking the connectors, all the control units in the vehicle
should be checked for entries in the event memory; repair faults
as necessary ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Check connectors according to ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations.
1- Electrical connector for wiring from selector mechanism to
gearbox (with CAN bus wire) and to selector lever lock sol‐
enoid - N110- and selector lever locked in position P switch
- F319-
2- Electrical connector for selector lever position display - Y26-
1.8 Checking and adjusting selector lever

cable
Adjusting selector lever cable
• Selector mechanism and selector lever cable operate smooth‐
ly when changing gears.
• Sleeve on selector lever cable is undamaged.
The selector lever cable must be adjusted if:
♦ The selector lever cable has been detached from the gearbox.
♦ The engine and/or gearbox have been removed and installed.
♦ The selector lever cable has been removed and installed with
the selector mechanism.
♦ The position of the engine/gearbox assembly has been al‐
tered, e.g. installed so it is free of stress.

– Loosen bolt -arrow- for adjustment of selector lever cable.
– Move gearbox selector lever into position “P” on gearbox. To
check this position, press gearbox selector lever towards rear
of vehicle as far as stop.
– Turn both front wheels in one direction, e.g. by pushing the
vehicle forwards, until the detent lever in the gearbox engages
in the parking lock gear.
• The parking lock has engaged when it is no longer possible to
rotate both wheels in the same direction.
– Carefully move selector lever forwards and backwards slightly,
but without shifting to another selector lever position.
– Tighten adjuster screw -arrow-, taking care not to alter position
of selector lever cable.
Checking adjustment of selector lever cable
– Keep button pressed, while pulling selector lever approx.
5 mm to the rear out of position “P”. Then keep lever in this
position, do not move it into “R”.
– Release selector lever.
• The selector lever should spring back into position “P” by itself.
– Shift selector lever into position “N”.
– Keep button pressed, while pulling selector lever approx. 5
mm to the rear out of position “N”. Then keep lever in this po‐
sition, do not move it into “D”.
• The selector lever should spring back into position “N” by itself.
– Keep button pressed, while pushing selector lever approx. 5
mm to the front out of position “N”. Then keep lever in this
position, do not move it into “R”.
• The selector lever should spring back into position “N” by itself.
– Repeat the adjustment if the selector lever does not react as
described.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - selector mechanism”, page 30

2 Removing and installing gearbox

⇒ “2.1 Removing gearbox”, page 43
⇒ “2.2 Installing gearbox”, page 48
⇒ “2.3 Tightening torques for gearbox”, page 51
2.1 Removing gearbox

♦ Removal lever - 80-200-
♦ Gearbox support - 3282-
♦ Pin - 3282/34-
2. Removing and installing gearbox 43

♦ Adjustment plate - 3282/61-
♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-
♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931-
Procedure
♦ Please refer to ⇒ “4 Repair instructions”, page 6 .
♦ Please refer to ⇒ “4.2 Rules for cleanliness”, page 7 .
♦ Observe notes on dual clutch gearbox 0DL
⇒ “4.1 General notes”, page 6 .
♦ Re-install all cable ties in original positions.
– Bring front wheels into straight-ahead position.
– Remove starter ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Starter;
Removing and installing starter .
– Remove subframe with steering rack; when doing so, fit locat‐
ing pins - T10486 A- ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and installing subframe with
steering rack .
– Remove bevel box ⇒ page 58 .

– Remove front wheel spoiler (both sides) ⇒ General body re‐

pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove coolant pipes on gearbox ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant
pipes; Removing and installing coolant pipes .
– Move electrical wiring harness clear.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach bracket -1- for air cleaner
housing.
NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage due to electrostatic discharge.
– Do not touch connector contacts with your hands.
– Touch the lifting platform or other earthed object to discharge
static electricity.
– Turn fastener anti-clockwise -arrow- and unplug electrical con‐

nector on gearbox.
NOTICE
– Use removal lever - 80-200- to press ball socket -1- on selector

lever cable off gearbox selector lever.
– Release catches -arrows- and move selector lever cable clear.
– Place a cloth on gear oil cooler and gearbox to catch escaping

coolant.
– Release hose clip -1- and disconnect coolant hose from gear
oil cooler.
– Move breather hose -2- clear.
– Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from en‐
gine bung set - VAS 6122- .
– Remove gear oil filter ⇒ page 66 and cover opening with a
clean cloth.

– Remove bolts -1, 2, 3- securing gearbox to engine.

– Support engine in installation position ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Assembly mountings; Supporting engine in installation posi‐
tion .
– Release hose clip -2-.

– Unscrew nut -3- and detach air pipe -1-.
– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and move bracket -1- with electrical

wiring harness clear.
– Release hose clip -arrow- and detach air pipe.

– Detach drive shaft (both sides) from gearbox and tie up to‐
wards rear ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive
shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft .
Note
♦ Take care not to damage the surface coating of the drive shaft.

– Remove bolts -arrows- from gearbox mounting -1-.
– Lower engine/gearbox assembly using spindles of support

bracket - 10-222A- until distance -a- is obtained between gear‐
box housing and gearbox mounting.
• Dimension -a- = 50 mm
To remove dual clutch gearbox 0DL, set up gearbox support -

3282- with adjustment plate - 3282/61- and fit onto engine and
gearbox jack - VAS 6931- .
– Align arms of gearbox support according to holes in adjust‐
ment plate .
– Screw in support elements -A-, as illustrated on adjustment
plate . However, use pin - 3282/34- as support element on right
side (rear). This support element is outside the adjustment
plate .
• The support element -C- on the adjustment plate is not used.
– Place engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- underneath ve‐
hicle.
• The arrow symbol -B- on the adjustment plate points in the
direction of travel.
– Align gearbox support - 3282- parallel with gearbox.
– Insert hook -1- in mounting on dual clutch gearbox.

– Secure safety support -2- in mounting on dual clutch gearbox.

– Screw pin - 3282/34- into gearbox.

– Support gearbox by lifting from underneath with engine and
gearbox jack - VAS 6931- .
– Remove bolts -4 … 8- securing gearbox to engine.

– Press gearbox off dowel sleeves on engine.
– Carefully lower gearbox using engine and gearbox jack - VAS
6931- , taking care not to trap wiring or other connections.
– While lowering gearbox, adjust position of gearbox using spin‐
dles on gearbox support - 3282- .
2.2 Installing gearbox

♦ High-temperature grease - G 052 133 A2-
Procedure
♦ The special tools required are listed in the procedure for “Re‐
moving gearbox” ⇒ page 43 .
♦ After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
♦ After removal, renew self-locking nuts and bolts, as well as O-
rings, seals, oil seals and gaskets.
♦ Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Re-install all cable ties in original positions.
♦ Tightening torques
⇒ “2.3 Tightening torques for gearbox”, page 51
– Renew needle bearing -arrow- in crankshaft of engine ⇒ Rep.
gr. 13 ; Crankshaft; Renewing needle bearing in crankshaft .
– The end of the gearbox shaft (not the splines) should also be
greased lightly.

– If not already fitted, install dowel sleeves -A- for centralising

engine/gearbox in cylinder block.
• If the dowel sleeves are not fitted, the resulting misalignment
of the engine and gearbox will destroy the needle bearing in
the crankshaft.
– Carefully raise gearbox using engine and gearbox jack - VAS
6931- and position correctly using gearbox support - 3282- .
– Join gearbox to engine, taking care not to trap wiring or other
connections.
• It should be possible to bring the engine and gearbox together
by hand so that the two flanges make contact all round.
• If this is not the case, readjust the gearbox support so that the
engine and gearbox are fully in line.
– Secure gearbox to engine.

• The bolt -3- is only accessible through the opening where the
starter has been removed.
– Detach gearbox support - 3282- from gearbox.
– Raise engine/gearbox assembly via spindles of support brack‐
et - 10-222A- .
– Align engine/gearbox assembly in installation position. To do
so, raise engine/gearbox assembly until gearbox makes full
contact with gearbox mounting.
Note:
♦ Before fitting the bolts -arrows-, the gearbox and the gearbox
mounting must be aligned so they are parallel. If necessary,
press gearbox up with engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- .
– Fit bolts -arrows- for gearbox mounting -1- (only screw in hand-
tight initially).
– Check adjustment of assembly mountings. Adjust assembly
mountings if necessary ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Assembly mountings;
Adjusting assembly mountings .
– Tighten assembly mountings.
• Do not remove support bracket - 10-222A- until all bolts for the
assembly mounting have been tightened to specified torque
and the subframe is installed.

Vehicles with breather pipe at gearbox breather opening:

– If new gearbox was installed: Remove breather cap -4- and fit
breather pipe -1- onto gearbox breather opening.
– Secure breather pipe with retaining clips -2, 3-.
– Install drive shafts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft .
– Detach support bracket - 10-222A- from engine.
– Install gear oil filter ⇒ page 66 .
– Install air pipes and air hoses ⇒ Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system .
– Connect selector lever cable to dual clutch gearbox
⇒ page 37 .
– Install coolant pipes on gearbox ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pipes;
Removing and installing coolant pipes .
– Install wheel spoiler (front left) ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel
housing liner (front) .
– Install bevel box ⇒ page 60 .
– Install subframe ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Subframe; Removing and installing subframe with steer‐
ing rack .
– Remove support bracket - 10-222A- .
– Install starter ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Starter; Re‐
moving and installing starter .
– Electrical connections and routing ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
Function “Replace mechatronics unit” must be performed with
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester if gearbox has been renewed.
– Select Own test on ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
♦ Dual clutch gearbox 0DL
♦ 01 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ 02 - Gearbox electronics
♦ 02 - Gearbox electronics, functions
♦ 02 - Replace mechatronics unit

2.3 Tightening torques for gearbox

⇒ “2.3.1 Tightening torques for gearbox, RS 3 before model up‐
date”, page 51
⇒ “2.3.2 Tightening torques for gearbox, RS 3 after model update
and TT RS”, page 51
⇒ “2.3.3 Tightening torques for gearbox - Q3”, page 52
2.3.1 Tightening torques for gearbox, RS 3

before model update
♦ Tightening torques apply only to lightly greased, oiled,
phosphated or black-finished nuts and bolts.
♦ Additional lubricants such as engine or gear oil may be used,
but do not use lubricants containing graphite.
♦ Do not use degreased parts.
♦ Tolerance for tightening torques: ± 15%
Assembly mountings
⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 57
RS 3 before model update:
Item Bolt Nm
1 M12x65 80
2, 3, 4 M12x70 80
5, 6, 7 M10x60 40
81) M12x95 80
A Dowel sleeves for centralising
• 1) Screwed into gearbox from engine side
2.3.2 Tightening torques for gearbox, RS 3 af‐

ter model update and TT RS

Assembly mountings
RS 3 after model update and TT RS:
Item Bolt Nm
1 M12x60 80
2, 3, 4 M12x75 80
5, 6, 7 M10x60 (alumini‐ 15 Nm + 90°
um)2)
81) M12x95 80
• 2)Bolts must not be used more often than twice
⇒ page 52
Re-using aluminium bolts
Aluminium bolts must not be used more than twice. After first use,
bolts must therefore be identified with an “X” made by two chisel
marks -arrow-.
To avoid damaging the bolts when making this mark, do not clamp
them directly in a vice. Clamp a 14 mm socket with 1/2" drive in
the vice instead, and insert the bolt into the socket, as shown in
illustration.
Bolts already marked with an “X” must not be used again.
2.3.3 Tightening torques for gearbox - Q3

Assembly mountings
Tightening torques for vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr. TDI en‐
gine:
Item Bolt Nm
1, 2 M12x50 80
3, 4 M12x60 80
5, 6, 7 M10x50 40
81) M12x70 80

Tightening torques for vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine:

Item Bolt Nm
1 M12x60 80
2, 3, 4 M12x75 80
5, 6, 7 M10x60 (alumini‐ 15 Nm + 90°
um)2)
81) M12x95 80
• 2)Bolts must not be used more often than twice
⇒ page 53
Re-using aluminium bolts
Aluminium bolts must not be used more than twice. After first use,
bolts must therefore be identified with an “X” made by two chisel
marks -arrow-.
To avoid damaging the bolts when making this mark, do not clamp
them directly in a vice. Clamp a 14 mm socket with 1/2" drive in
the vice instead, and insert the bolt into the socket, as shown in
illustration.
Bolts already marked with an “X” must not be used again.

3 Transporting gearbox
♦ Gearbox lifting tackle - 3336-
♦ Workshop hoist - VAS 6100-
Procedure
– Bolt gearbox lifting tackle - 3336- to gearbox. Engage in recess
in housing -arrow-.
A - Bevel box detached:

– Set support arm on sliding bracket by means of locking pin
-arrow-.
• Number of holes visible = 4

B - Bevel box attached:

– Set support arm on sliding bracket by means of locking pin
-arrow-.
• Number of holes visible = 8
– With gearbox lifting tackle - 3336- attached, take up gearbox
using workshop hoist - VAS 6100- .
3. Transporting gearbox 55
4 Securing to engine and gearbox sup‐

port
♦ Retaining plate - VW 309-
♦ Gearbox support - VW 353-
♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095-
Securing gearbox to engine and gearbox support

– Secure gearbox to gearbox support - VW 353- and fit into en‐
gine and gearbox support - VW 309- using support plate - VAS
6095- .
Note:
♦ The breather on the gearbox housing must be sealed off if the
gearbox (with oil filling) is rotated on the engine and gearbox
support so that the breather faces downwards.

5 Assembly mountings
5.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings
1– 6 - Engine mounting
❑ Refer to ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 10 ; Assembly
mountings; Exploded
view - assembly mount‐
ings
7 - Bolt
❑ 60 Nm +90°
8 - Pendulum support
⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Assembly mountings;
Removing and installing
pendulum support
9 - Bolt
❑ 130 Nm +90°
10 - Bolt
❑ 60 Nm +90°
11 - Bolt on gearbox
❑ 60 Nm +90°
12 - Bolt on longitudinal mem‐
ber
❑ 50 Nm +90°
13 - Gearbox mounting
⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Assembly mountings; Removing and installing gearbox mounting
5. Assembly mountings 57
6 Bevel box
⇒ “6.1 Removing bevel box”, page 58
⇒ “6.2 Installing bevel box”, page 60
⇒ “6.3 Tightening torques for bevel box”, page 61
6.1 Removing bevel box
Special tools and workshop

equipment required
♦ Multi-purpose tool - VW 771-

♦ Socket (8 mm) - 3247-
♦ Engine and gearbox support supplement - VW 540/1 B-
♦ Puller - T10472-
Removing
– Remove subframe with steering rack; when doing so, fit locat‐
ing pins - T10486 A- ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and installing subframe with
steering rack .
– Remove propshaft ⇒ Rear final drive; Rep. gr. 39 ; Propshaft;
Removing and installing propshaft .

– Remove nuts -arrows- and detach heat shield for drive shaft
(right-side).
– Detach drive shaft (right-side) from bevel box and tie up to rear
⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft;
Removing and installing drive shaft .
– Remove bolts -1- and -2- and detach bracket for starter cata‐
lytic converter.
– Remove bolts -1, 2- and detach bracket for bevel box.
– Remove bolts (top) -1- securing bevel box to gearbox.

• Use a jointed socket wrench -2- to unscrew bolts.
6. Bevel box 59
– Loosen bolts (bottom) -arrows- securing bevel box to gearbox:

unscrew only as far as dimension -a-.
• This prevents the gearbox from dropping out when it is slack‐
ened with multi-purpose tool - VW 771- .
– Attach puller - T10472- to bevel box, as shown in illustration.
– Prepare multi-purpose tool - VW 771- with a washer -a- and 2

sleeves from engine and gearbox support supplement - VW
540/1 B- , as shown in illustration.
– Secure multi-purpose tool - VW 771- to puller - T10472- and

detach bevel box from gearbox.
– Remove multi-purpose tool and puller.
– Remove bolts (bottom) and remove bevel box.
6.2 Installing bevel box

♦ Grease for clutch plate splines ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
Installing
♦ Tightening torques ⇒ page 61

– Grease splines on bevel box.

– Fit new circlip -1- on stub shaft.
Note:
♦ To enable the circlip on the stub shaft to engage properly in
the differential bevel gear, strike the end face of the splined
shaft with a plastic hammer.
♦ Do not attempt to pull the bevel box onto the gearbox by force
by tightening the securing bolts.
– Insert bevel box and press onto gearbox as far as stop.
• If the splines are not aligned (and the bevel box can therefore
not be pressed onto the gearbox), turn the stub shaft.
– If the splines are correctly positioned and the components are
located centrally, the bevel box will slide against the gearbox
onto the stop.
– Secure bevel box ⇒ page 61 .
– Install propshaft ⇒ Rear final drive; Rep. gr. 39 ; Propshaft;
– Install drive shaft ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Drive shaft; Exploded view - drive shaft .
– Install heat shield for drive shaft ⇒ Running gear, axles, steer‐
ing; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing heat
shield for drive shaft .
– Install subframe with steering rack ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and installing
subframe with steering rack .
– Check gear oil level in bevel box ⇒ page 94 .
6.3 Tightening torques for bevel box

Bevel box to dual clutch gearbox - tightening torque
• Renew bolts after removing.
– Tighten bolts in stages as follows:
Stage Bolts Tightening torque/angle specification
1. -Arrows- Screw in by hand until contact is made
2. -Arrows- 40 Nm in diagonal sequence
3. -Arrows- Turn 90° further in diagonal sequence
Bracket for bevel box - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine
Stage Bolts Tightening torque
1. -1, 2- Screw in by hand until contact is made
2. -2- 8 Nm
3. -1- 8 Nm
4. -2- 40 Nm
5. -1- 40 Nm
6. Bevel box 61
Bracket for bevel box - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine
2. -2- 8 Nm
3. -1- 8 Nm
4. -2- 40 Nm
5. -1- 40 Nm
Bracket for bevel box - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine
2. -2- 8 Nm
3. -1- 8 Nm
4. -2- 40 Nm
5. -1- 40 Nm
Additional tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Rep. gr. 26 ; Emission control system; Exploded view -
emission control system

7 Gear oil circuit

⇒ “7.1 Overview - gear oil circuit”, page 63
⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing gear oil cooler”, page 63
⇒ “7.3 Removing and installing gear oil filter”, page 66
7.1 Overview - gear oil circuit

Illustration shows a similar version. Gearbox oil filter is installed
vertically on 0DL gearbox.
1 - Bolt
❑ 15 Nm + 60°
❑ Renew
2 - Gear oil cooler
⇒ page 63
3 - O-rings
❑ Lightly lubricate with
gear oil before installa‐
tion to prevent from be‐
ing crushed during as‐
sembly
4 - Gear oil filter
❑ Notes on oil and filter
change ⇒ page 6
⇒ page 66
5 - O-ring
❑ Lubricate with gear oil
when installing
6 - Filter housing
❑ 50 Nm
7 - Heat shield
7.2 Removing and installing gear oil cooler

7. Gear oil circuit 63

♦ Hose clamps up to 25 mm - 3094-
Removing
Risk of scalding as hot coolant can escape

The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Risk
of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open care‐
fully to release pressure.
– Open filler cap -arrow- on expansion tank.

– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 ; Air
cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing .

– Place a cloth on gear oil cooler and gearbox to catch escaping

coolant.
– Clamp off coolant hose -4- using hose clamp up to 25 mm
-3094- .
– Clamp off coolant hose using hose clamp up to 25 mm -3094- ,
release hose clip -1- and disconnect coolant hose.
– Unscrew bolt -3- and release hose clip -2-.
NOTICE
Risk of gearbox damage due to contamination of gear oil.
– Do not allow coolant to drip into gearbox.
– Remove bolts -arrows-, detach gear oil cooler -A- from coolant
hose and remove.
Installing
♦ Renew O-rings -arrows- after removal.
♦ If the sealing surface on the gear oil cooler is damaged, the
gear oil cooler must be renewed.
– Carefully fit gear oil cooler -A-, paying attention to sealing sur‐
face and O-rings.
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Draining and filling cooling system .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “7.1 Overview - gear oil circuit”, page 63
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner; Exploded view - air clean‐
er housing

7.3 Removing and installing gear oil filter

♦ The gear oil filter does not normally have to be renewed.
♦ When does the gear oil filter have to be changed? ⇒ page 6 .
♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit - VAS 6622A-
Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise
insulation .
– Place used oil collection and extraction unit - VAS 6622A- be‐
low gearbox.
Note:
♦ A residual amount of oil remains in the filter. This comes out
when the filter housing is unscrewed.
♦ Before unscrewing the filter housing, cover the area round the
gear oil filter with a sufficient number of cloths.
♦ Thoroughly clean off any oil that has spilled on gearbox.
– First unscrew filter housing -1- approx. 7 turns.
– Wait approx. 10 seconds.
This will enable the oil in the filter housing to drain back into the
gearbox.
– Unscrew filter housing -1- and detach.
– Renew heat shield -2- if missing or damaged.

Installing
– Install gear oil filter with collar -arrow- facing downwards.
– Screw in and tighten filter housing.
– Fill up gear oil ⇒ page 75 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “7.1 Overview - gear oil circuit”, page 63
er housing
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

8 Mechatronic unit
⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - mechatronic unit”, page 68
⇒ “8.2 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 69
⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing mechatronic unit”, page 72
8.1 Exploded view - mechatronic unit
1 - Gearbox
2 - Mechatronic unit for dual
clutch gearbox - J743-
⇒ page 72
3 - Bolt
❑ Tightening sequence
⇒ page 69
❑ Renew
4 - Seal
❑ Renew
5 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm + 60°
❑ Renew
6 - Securing clip
❑ Renew
7 - Oil pan
⇒ page 69

Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox - J743- : tightening tor‐

que and sequence
• Renew bolts after removing.
– Tighten bolts in stages in the sequence shown:
Stage Bolts Tightening torque/angle specification
1. -1 … 9- Screw in by hand until contact is made
2. -1 … 9- 8 Nm
3. -1 … 9- Turn 45° further
8.2 Removing and installing oil pan

Removing
insulation .
8. Mechatronic unit 69
– Remove wheel spoiler (front left) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐

terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view -
wheel housing liner (front) .
– Release hose clips -1, 2- and remove air hose.
– Release hose clip -2-.

– Unscrew nut -3- and detach air pipe -1-.
– Remove nuts -arrows- and push bracket -1- with electrical wir‐
ing harness to one side.

– Remove nut -1- and bolt -2- and push coolant pipes on gear‐
box slightly to one side.
– Drain off gear oil ⇒ page 80 .
NOTICE
static electricity.
– Touch an earthed metal object, such as a heater radiator or

lifting platform with your hand (without gloves) to discharge
static electricity.
– Turn fastener anti-clockwise -arrow- and unplug and detach

electrical connector on gearbox.
low gearbox.
– Remove securing clip -3-.
– Loosen bolts -1- in diagonal sequence and remove.
– Detach oil pan -2- (if necessary, knock oil pan loose by striking
lightly with a rubber-headed hammer).
• Allow remaining gear oil in oil pan to drain off into used oil
collection and extraction unit - VAS 6622A- .
Installing
• Renew oil pan, bolts for oil pan and securing clips after re‐
moval.
– Clean sealing surfaces on gearbox housing; they must be free
from oil and grease.
– Lightly lubricate O-ring on connector for mechatronic unit for
dual clutch gearbox - J743- with gear oil.
– Fit new oil pan -2- and tighten new bolts -1- in diagonal se‐
quence and in several stages.
• Make sure no electrical wiring is trapped when fitting oil pan.
– Install new securing clip -3-.
• Angled side of securing clip faces gearbox.
– Plug in connector for mechatronic unit on gearbox and lock
connector.
– Fill up with gear oil ⇒ page 80 and check gear oil level
⇒ page 75 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - mechatronic unit”, page 68
er housing
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbocharger; Exploded view - tur‐
bocharger
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view -
charge air system
♦ Wheel spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ;
Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner
(front)
8.3 Removing and installing mechatronic

unit
Removing
– Remove oil pan ⇒ page 69 .
NOTICE
static electricity.

– Loosen bolts -arrows- in diagonal sequence and remove.

– Carefully detach mechatronic unit -1-.
Handling mechatronic unit

– Take out mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox - J743- .
Putting down the mechatronic unit correctly

– Put down the mechatronic unit so that the sensors -arrows-
face upwards.
Installing
• Renew bolts for mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -
J743- after removal.
NOTICE
static electricity.
– Carefully fit mechatronic unit -1- into gearbox.

• The electrical wiring for -G182- and -G509- must not become
trapped.
– Tighten bolts -arrows- for mechatronic unit for dual clutch
gearbox - J743- ⇒ page 69 .
– Install oil pan ⇒ page 69 .
– Fill up with gear oil ⇒ page 80 and check gear oil level
⇒ page 75 .
– Perform Basic setting ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Basic setting
– Select Own test on ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
♦ Dual clutch gearbox 0DL
♦ 01 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ 02 - Gearbox electronics
♦ 02 - Gearbox electronics, functions
♦ 02 - Replace mechatronics unit
Tightening torques

9 Gear oil
⇒ “9.1 Overview - drain and inspection plugs”, page 75
⇒ “9.2 Checking gear oil level”, page 75
⇒ “9.3 Draining and filling gear oil”, page 80
9.1 Overview - drain and inspection plugs
1 - Overflow pipe
❑ 3 Nm
2 - Seal
❑ Renew
3 - Drain plug
❑ For gear oil
❑ 45 Nm
4 - Drain plug for mechatronic
unit
❑ 20 Nm
9.2 Checking gear oil level

9. Gear oil 75
♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A-
♦ If necessary, adapter - VAS 6262/6-
♦ 1 litre ATF container (genuine replacement part). gear oil for

dual clutch gearbox; for part number refer to ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

♦ Safety goggles
♦ Protective gloves (acid resistant)

Measure length of breather pipe on adapter for oil filling - VAS

6262 A- and shorten if necessary.
To ensure that breather pipe of adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262
A- does not make contact with bottom of oil container, breather
pipe must be shortened to dimension -a-.
• Dimension -a- is measured from stem (green area in magnified
view) of adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A- .
– Mark length on breather pipe and shorten breather pipe using

pipe cutter -6056/2- .
– Clean adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A- .
Procedure
♦ Please refer to general notes on “Environmental and waste
disposal regulations for oil” ⇒ page 7 .
CAUTION
The radiator fan can start running by itself – risk of injury.
– When working in the vicinity of the radiator, keep a safe dis‐
tance from the radiator fan.
9. Gear oil 77
– Measure length of breather pipe on adapter for oil filling - VAS

6262 A- and shorten if necessary ⇒ page 77 .
Test conditions
• Gearbox not in backup mode (emergency running mode)
• Vehicle must be absolutely horizontal (on a four-pillar lifting
platform or over an inspection pit).
• Selector lever is in position “P”.
• Parking brake button must be pulled up to apply the electro‐
mechanical parking brake.
• Extraction hoses of an exhaust gas extractor connected and
extractor switched on.
• Engine idling.
• Air conditioner and heating switched off.
Reading off gear oil temperature
♦ The gear oil level varies according to the oil temperature: if the
oil temperature is too low, this will result in overfilling; if it is too
high this will result in underfilling.
♦ An incorrect gear oil level will impair the function of the gear‐
box.
♦ The gearbox oil temperature at the beginning of the test must
not be higher than 30° C. If necessary, allow the gearbox to
cool down before testing.
♦ Test temperature: 35 - 45 °C
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester and identify vehicle in Gui-
ded Functions .
– Select 02 - Gearbox electronics .

– Select 02 - Read measured values .
• Specification at commencement of test: Not higher than 30 °
C, otherwise allow gearbox to cool down.
Checking gear oil level
insulation .
low gearbox.
• Engine running at idling speed and selector lever in “P”.

– Unscrew inspection plug -arrow-.

• The gear oil that has collected in the overflow pipe -arrow 2-
will drain off first.
• Regardless of the gear oil level itself, a certain amount of gear
oil will always drain off when inspection plug -arrow 1- is
opened.
– Check that overflow pipe is securely screwed into inspection
plug opening.
• The gear oil level cannot be checked reliably if the overflow
pipe is loose.
• The gear oil level is correct if a small amount of oil drains out
when the oil temperature is between 35 and 45 °C (the oil level
rises as the oil temperature continues to increase).
• Every 30 seconds a small surge of oil will come out of the
overflow pipe, regardless of the oil level (this is caused by the
intermittent supply of cooling oil to the multiple clutch). This
surge of oil is not relevant when checking the gear oil level and
can be disregarded.
• Do not re-use drained-off gear oil.
– If gear oil level is OK, carry out final steps ⇒ page 80 .
Filling up with gear oil

– If no gear oil drains out when the oil temperature is between
35°C and 45°C, top up gear oil as follows.
– Shake container before opening.
– Screw container of dual clutch gearbox oil onto adapter for oil
filling - VAS 6262 A- .
• If thread on container does not fit onto adapter for oil filling -
VAS 6262 A- , use adapter - VAS 6262/6- .
9. Gear oil 79
– Screw adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A- hand-tight into

opening for inspection plug.
– Hold container with adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A- as high
as possible over dual clutch gearbox and let gear oil run into
gearbox.
– To check whether enough oil has run into dual clutch gearbox,
detach quick-release coupling on adapter for oil filling - VAS
6262 A- at regular intervals and plug the connection with a
finger or a clean plug.
• The gear oil that has collected in the overflow pipe -arrow 2-
will drain off first.
• Regardless of the gear oil level, a certain amount of gear oil
will always drain off.
• The gear oil level is correct if a small amount of oil drains out
when the oil temperature is between 35 and 45 °C (the oil level
rises as the oil temperature continues to increase).
• Every 30 seconds a small surge of oil will come out of the
overflow pipe, regardless of the oil level (this is caused by the
intermittent supply of cooling oil to the multiple clutch). This
surge of oil is not relevant when checking the gear oil level and
can be disregarded.
• Do not re-use drained-off gear oil.
• Check the gear oil temperature on the vehicle diagnostic tester
while filling the gearbox with oil. Stop filling and allow the gear‐
box to cool down if the temperature exceeds 45 °C.
– If gear oil level is OK, carry out final steps ⇒ page 80 .
Additional steps required

• Renew seal -arrow- for inspection plug after removal.
– Unscrew adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A- from gearbox.
– Tighten inspection plug -arrow-.

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector.
Tightening torques
9.3 Draining and filling gear oil


♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A-
♦ 1 litre ATF container (genuine replacement part). gear oil for

dual clutch gearbox; for part number refer to ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
♦ Safety goggles
Procedure
9. Gear oil 81
♦ Please refer to general notes on “Environmental and waste

disposal regulations for oil” ⇒ page 7 .
CAUTION
The radiator fan can start running by itself – risk of injury.
– When working in the vicinity of the radiator, keep a safe dis‐
tance from the radiator fan.
– Measure length of breather pipe on adapter for oil filling - VAS

6262 A- and shorten if necessary ⇒ page 77 .
Test conditions
• Gearbox not in backup mode (emergency running mode)
• Handbrake applied.
• Engine switched off.
Draining off gear oil
insulation .
low gearbox.
– Unscrew inspection plug -arrow-.
• The gear oil that has collected in the overflow pipe will drain
off first.
– Unscrew overflow pipe and allow gear oil to drain.
– Unscrew oil drain plug -arrow- from mechatronic unit.

Note:
♦ Use a suitable strip of metal or similar to catch the gear oil as
it comes out and allow it to run into the used oil collection and
extraction unit .
♦ Approx. 1.2 ltr. of oil will now drain out.
– Fit new seal on oil drain plug of mechatronic unit and tighten
plug.

Filling up with gear oil

– Screw in overflow pipe -arrow- again as far as stop and tighten.
– Shake container before opening.

– Screw container of gear oil for dual clutch gearbox onto adapt‐
er for oil filling - VAS 6262 A- .
• If thread on container does not fit onto adapter for oil filling -
VAS 6262 A- , use adapter - VAS 6262/6- .
– Screw adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A- hand-tight into

opening for inspection plug.
– Hold container with adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262 A- as high
as possible over dual clutch gearbox and let 5.5 ltr. gear oil
run into gearbox.
– Start engine and run at idling speed.
– Depress brake pedal and select all gear positions “P, R, N, D/
S” one after the other at idling speed, maintaining each posi‐
tion for at least 3 seconds.
– Do not switch off engine
– Check gearbox oil level and top up if necessary ⇒ page 75 .
Tightening torques
9. Gear oil 83
10 Dismantling and assembling gearbox

⇒ “10.1 Renewing sealing cap”, page 84
10.1 Renewing sealing cap

♦ -1- Internal puller - Kukko 21/2-
♦ -4- Counter-support - Kukko 22/1-

♦ Key - T40297-
♦ Knife (commercially available)

Removing
– Remove wheel housing liner (front left) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing
and installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Pierce through middle of cap with knife -1- and remove rubber
all around. Diameter of cut-out: approx. 15 mm

– Pull sealing cap out of gearbox housing using internal puller -

Kukko 21/2- -B- and counter-support - Kukko 22/1- --A-.
– Thoroughly clean sealing surface in gearbox housing with a
lint-free cloth.
Installing
– Drive new sealing cap into gearbox housing and onto stop us‐
ing key - T40297- . Take care to keep sealing cap straight
when installing.
– Checking gear oil level ⇒ page 75
– Install wheel housing liner (front left) ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and
installing wheel housing liner (front) .
10. Dismantling and assembling gearbox 85

35 – Gears, shafts
1 Dismantling and assembling gears
and shafts
At present there is no provision for dismantling and assembling
gears and shafts.
86 Rep. gr.35 - Gears, shafts

39 – Final drive - differential

1 Gearbox control system
⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - gearbox control system”,
page 87
⇒ “1.2 Overview of fitting locations - mechatronic unit senders”,
page 88
1.1 Overview of fitting locations - gearbox control system
1 - Mechatronic unit for dual

clutch gearbox - J743-
❑ Bolted onto front of
gearbox housing
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 68
❑ ⇒ “1.2 Overview of fitting
locations - mechatronic
unit senders”,
page 88
2 - Gearbox input speed send‐
er - G182- / clutch temperature
sender - G509-
❑ Not for this model
3 - Brake light switch - F- /
brake pedal switch - F63-
❑ On brake master cylin‐
der
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. gr. 47 ;
Brake servo/brake mas‐
ter cylinder; Exploded
view - brake servo/
brake master cylinder
4 - Selector mechanism
❑ Components of selector
mechanism:
♦ Selector lever - E313-
♦ Selector lever sensors con‐
trol unit - J587-
♦ Selector lever locked in po‐
sition P switch - F319-
♦ Selector lever lock solenoid
- N110-
❑ Components cannot be renewed separately
5 - Selector lever position display - Y26-
❑ In centre console insert
❑ Overview of fitting locations ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights
in centre console
6 - Selector lever position display - Y6-
❑ Integrated into dash panel insert
1. Gearbox control system 87

❑ If the selector lever position display flashes or lights up, please refer to safety functions of gearbox control
unit ⇒ page 9
❑ Cannot be renewed separately
❑ Exploded view of dash panel insert ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 90 ; Dash panel insert; Exploded view
- dash panel insert
7 - Kick-down switch
❑ A programmed value from accelerator position sender - G79- / accelerator position sender 2 - G185-
(integrated in accelerator pedal module) is stored in the engine control unit as the kickdown signal
❑ Signal transmission from engine control unit to gearbox control unit via CAN bus
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Rep. gr. 20 ; Accelerator mechanism; Exploded view - accelerator pedal module
8 - Diagnostic connection
❑ For vehicle diagnostic tester
❑ In footwell on driver's side
❑ Testing all components listed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester, Guided Fault Finding
1.2 Overview of fitting locations - mechatronic unit senders
A - Gear selector movement

sensor 4 - G490- for reverse
gear and 4th gear
B - Gear selector movement
sensor 1 - G487- for 5th and
1st gear
C - Gearbox input speed send‐
er 2 - G612-
D - Gearbox input speed send‐
er 1 - G632-
E - Gearbox oil temperature
sender - G93-
F - Gear selector movement
sensor 2 - G488- for 2nd and
6th gear
G - Gear selector movement
sensor 3 - G489- for 3rd and
7th gear
88 Rep. gr.39 - Final drive - differential

2 Oil seals
⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - oil seals”, page 89
⇒ “2.2 Renewing oil seal (left-side)”, page 89
⇒ “2.3 Renewing oil seal (right-side)”, page 91
2.1 Overview of fitting locations - oil seals
1 - Gearbox
2 - Oil seal (right-side)
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 91
3 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft on bevel
box (right-side)
4 - Stub shaft (right-side)
5 - Needle bearing (polygon
bearing)
❑ Does not turn easily
when stub shaft (right-
side) is removed; this
does not indicate a fault
❑ Acoustic check can only
be performed when in‐
stalled
❑ Check for damage such
as cracking in outer race
6 - Bevel box
7 - Oil seal
❑ For output shaft on bev‐
el box
8 - Oil seal
❑ On bevel box (left-side)
between gearbox and
bevel box
9 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft on bevel box (left-side)
10 - Oil seal (left-side)
2.2 Renewing oil seal (left-side)

2. Oil seals 89
♦ Puller - T10055-
♦ Thrust piece - T10457-
♦ Electric drill (commercially available)

♦ Metal drill bit ∅ 2 … 4 mm, commercially available
♦ Self-tapping screw ∅ approx. 4 mm
♦ Sealing grease - G 052 128 A1-
Procedure
• Gearbox in vehicle
– Remove drive shaft (left-side) ⇒ Running gear, axles, steer‐
ing; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive
shaft .
– Apply grease to drill bit -3- so that drilling swarf adheres to drill
bit.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to bearing when performing drilling work.
– Take care to drill only through the metal ring of the oil seal.
– Do not screw in the self-tapping screw too far.
– Seal off opening for drive shaft on gearbox with a clean cloth
-2-.
– Using drill bit ∅ 2 … 4 mm, carefully drill a hole in outer metal
ring -1- of oil seal.

– Screw self-tapping screw (approx. 4 mm ∅) into hole drilled in

oil seal.
– Pull out oil seal using puller - T10055- and adapter -
T10055/2- .
– Carefully remove cloth, taking care not to let metal particles
drop into gearbox.
– Thoroughly clean gearbox and opening for drive shaft.
• If it was only possible to remove the metal ring, carefully prise
out the rest of the oil seal using a screwdriver.
– Lightly lubricate outer circumference and sealing lips of new

oil seal with gear oil.
• Installation position: open side of oil seal points towards gear‐
box
– Fit oil seal by hand, keeping it straight and pushing it in as far
as it will go, so that seal is held in gearbox housing.
– Drive in oil seal onto stop using thrust piece - T10457- . Take
care to keep seal straight when installing.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft;
Exploded view - drive shaft
2.3 Renewing oil seal (right-side)

2. Oil seals 91
♦ Extractor tools - T20143-

Procedure
low gearbox.
– Pry out oil seal from dual clutch gearbox using extractor tool -
T20143/1- or - T20143/2- .
– Lubricate outer circumference of new oil seal with gear oil.

– Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip -arrow- half full
with sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .

– Drive in oil seal as far as stop using thrust piece - T10458- .

2. Oil seals 93
3 Gear oil
⇒ “3.1 Checking gear oil level”, page 94
⇒ “3.2 Draining and filling gear oil”, page 95
3.1 Checking gear oil level

♦ The bevel box is secured to the side of the gearbox and has
a separate self-contained oil filling.
♦ For gear oil specifications, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .
Procedure
• Renew oil filler plug after removal.
insulation .
(right-side).
– Place a cloth below to catch escaping gear oil.
– Remove screw plug -1- from oil filler hole.

Distinguishing bevel box for RS 3 / TT RS:
• Pay attention to the part number index for the bevel box
⇒ page 2 .
• The gear oil level in bevel box “0CP.409.053.E” is below the
filler hole and therefore cannot be checked.
• If the oil level is at the bottom lip of the oil filler hole, extract
100 ml of gear oil ⇒ page 95 .
• The oil level in bevel box “0CP.409.053.H” is correct when the
oil is up to the lower edge of the filler hole -1-.
– Carefully remove any traces of escaped oil on bevel box.
Tightening torques
♦ Oil filler plug ⇒ Fig. ““Tightening torques”“ , page 98

3.2 Draining and filling gear oil

♦ The gear oil in the bevel box only needs to be drained if repairs
are required. An oil change is not normally required.
♦ For gear oil specifications, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .
♦ Filling device for four-wheel drive coupling 2 - VAS 6291 A-
♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6291/3-
3. Gear oil 95
♦ Gear oil container (genuine part); for part number refer to ⇒

Electronic parts catalogue
♦ Safety goggles
♦ Injector with hose, max. dia. 6 mm (commercially available)
Draining
• Renew oil drain plug and oil filler plug after removal.
insulation .
low gearbox.
CAUTION
Hot gear oil.
Risk of injury to eyes and hands.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Wear protective gloves (acid resistant).
– Remove oil drain plug -2- and allow gear oil to drain off.
– Tighten new oil drain plug.

Filling
(right-side).
– Route hose for filling device for four-wheel coupling - VAS
6291 A- through engine compartment.
– Remove screw plug -1- from oil filler hole.
– Screw in adapter -VAS 6291/3- as far as stop.

– Connect elbow joint of filling device for four-wheel coupling -
VAS 6291 A- to adapter -VAS 6291/3- , making sure it engag‐
es.
• The hose must not hang down.
– Make sure that valve -arrow- is closed.

– Screw oil container -1- onto filling device for four-wheel cou‐
pling - VAS 6291 A- .
• For some oil containers, an additional adapter -VAS 6262/6-
must be used.
– Open valve -arrow- and hold up oil container as shown in il‐
lustration.
3. Gear oil 97
• The bevel box will now be filled.

• When bevel box is filled correctly oil will emerge at adapter -
VAS 6291/3- .
– When gear oil comes out at adapter - VAS 6291/3- , put down
oil container so that excess oil can drain back into container.
– When oil stops flowing back, detach filling device for four-
wheel coupling - VAS 6291 A- .
Distinguishing bevel box for RS 3 / TT RS:
• Pay attention to the part number index for the bevel box
⇒ page 2 .
• The gear oil level in bevel box “0CP.409.053.E” lies below the
oil filler hole.
• After filling, 100 ml of gear oil must therefore be extracted from
the bevel box.
• To do so, use an injector with hose, max. dia. 6 mm (commer‐
cially available).
• For bevel box “0CP.409.053.H”, oil level is correct when oil is
up to lower edge of filler hole.
– Tighten new oil filler plug.
– Carefully remove any traces of escaped oil on bevel box.
Tightening torques
1- Oil filler plug
• Renew after removing
• 15 Nm
2- Oil drain plug

• Renew after removing
• 15 Nm


4 Components of bevel box

⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - components of bevel box”, page 99
⇒ “4.2 Renewing oil seals (left-side)”, page 104
⇒ “4.3 Renewing oil seal (right-side)”, page 107
⇒ “4.4 Renewing oil seal for output flange”, page 110
⇒ “4.5 Renewing needle bearings (polygon bearings) for stub
shaft (right-side)”, page 122
4.1 Exploded view - components of bevel

box
⇒ “4.1.1 Exploded view - components of bevel box, 0CP in Audi
RS 3,TT RS, RS Q3”, page 99
⇒ “4.1.2 Exploded view - components of bevel box, 0CP in Audi
Q3”, page 100
⇒ “4.1.3 Exploded view - components of bevel box, 0A6 in Audi
Q3”, page 102
4.1.1 Exploded view - components of bevel box, 0CP in Audi RS 3,TT RS, RS Q3
1 - Bevel box
2 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
3 - Seal
❑ For screw plug
4 - Plug
❑ For oil filler hole / oil
drain hole
❑ 15 Nm
5 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft on bevel
box (right-side)
6 - Washer
7 - Centre hex stud
❑ 40 Nm
8 - Breather cap
9 - Stub shaft (right-side)
⇒ page 122
10 - Circlip
❑ Fit in annular groove in
stub shaft
11 - O-ring
4. Components of bevel box 99

❑ Fit in annular groove in stub shaft

12 - Needle bearing (polygon bearing)
❑ Does not turn easily when stub shaft (right-side) is removed; this does not indicate a fault
❑ Acoustic check can only be performed when installed
❑ Check for damage such as cracking in outer race
13 - Circlip
14 - Circlip
15 - O-ring
16 - Circlip
17 - Dust seal
18 - Oil seal
❑ For output shaft on bevel box
19 - Bolt
❑ Tighten diagonally
❑ 38.5 Nm
20 - Pinion housing
❑ With shaft bevel gear
❑ Drive in carefully on alternate sides
❑ Observe bolt holes; pinion housing fits only in one position
21 - O-ring
❑ To renew, unscrew bolts ⇒ Item 19 (page 100) and carefully lever off pinion housing at protruding flanges
around outside edge
22 - Oil seal
❑ On bevel box between gearbox and bevel box
23 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft on bevel box (left-side)
4.1.2 Exploded view - components of bevel

box, 0CP in Audi Q3
Different types of bevel box ⇒ page 2

1 - Oil seal
❑ Between bevel box and
gearbox
2 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft, on gear‐
box side
3 - Plug
❑ With captive seal
❑ 15 Nm
4 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft, on drive
shaft side
5 - Bevel box
⇒ page 58
6 - Breather pipe
❑ For bevel box breather
❑ Press in onto stop
7 - Cap
8 - Circlip
❑ Fit in annular groove in
stub shaft
9 - O-ring
10 - Stub shaft
❑ The needle bearings (polygon bearings) do not turn easily when the stub shaft is removed. If a bearing
is difficult to turn this is not an indication that it is defective. A test for noisy bearings can only be performed
with the bearings installed.
❑ Inspect for signs of damage to bearings (such as cracking in outer race); renew if necessary.
12 - Circlip
❑ Renew after removal
❑ For needle bearings (polygon bearings)
13 - Circlip
14 - Circlip
❑ For output flange


15 - Washer
16 - Output flange
17 - Oil seal
❑ Renew after removing output flange
18 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing output flange
19 - Bolt
❑ 38 Nm
20 - Pinion housing
❑ With shaft bevel gear and inner bearing race/taper roller bearing
❑ Components are not available as replacement parts
❑ Carefully prise off and drive in on alternate sides
21 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing pinion housing
❑ To renew, unscrew bolts and carefully lever off pinion housing at projecting webs on outside edge
❑ Do not remove output flange
4.1.3 Exploded view - components of bevel

box, 0A6 in Audi Q3
Different types of bevel box ⇒ page 2

1 - Oil seal
❑ Between bevel box and
gearbox
2 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft, on gear‐
box side
3 - Plug
❑ With captive seal
❑ 15 Nm
4 - Sealing cap
❑ Drive in as far as stop
using spacer tube - VW
540 1B- .
5 - Oil seal
❑ For stub shaft, on drive
shaft side
❑ Oil seal can be renewed
with bevel box in vehicle
6 - Bevel box
⇒ page 58
7 - Cap
8 - Breather pipe
❑ Press in onto stop
9 - Circlip
10 - O-ring
11 - Stub shaft
❑ Before removing/installing, remove bevel box ⇒ page 58
❑ The needle bearings (polygon bearings) do not turn easily when the stub shaft is removed. If a bearing
is difficult to turn this is not an indication that it is defective. A test for noisy bearings can only be performed
with the bearings installed.
❑ Inspect for signs of damage to bearings (such as cracking in outer race); renew if necessary.
13 - Circlip
❑ For needle bearings (polygon bearings)

14 - Hexagon nut
❑ Apply locking fluid - D 000 600- when fitting
❑ 480 Nm
15 - Output flange
16 - Cap
❑ Not fitted on all bevel boxes
❑ Renew if damaged after removing output flange
❑ Must engage with output flange
17 - Oil seal
❑ Before renewing, remove bevel box ⇒ page 58
18 - Bolt
❑ Tighten diagonally
❑ 25 Nm
19 - Pinion housing
❑ With shaft bevel gear and inner bearing race/taper roller bearing
❑ Components are not available as replacement parts
❑ Carefully prise off and drive in on alternate sides
20 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing pinion housing
❑ To renew, unscrew bolts ⇒ Item 18 (page 104) and carefully lever off pinion housing at projecting webs
on outside edge
❑ Do not remove hexagon nut ⇒ Item 14 (page 104) and output flange ⇒ Item 15 (page 104)
4.2 Renewing oil seals (left-side)


♦ Multi-purpose tool - VW 771/37-
♦ Thrust piece -T10380-
Always renew both oil seals.

Removing

Removing outer oil seal

– Lever out oil seal using extractor tool - T20143/2- .
Removing inner oil seal
– Detach circlip -1- from stub shaft.

– Carefully knock out stub shaft -2- in direction of arrow using a
plastic hammer.
– Pull out stub shaft oil seal on gearbox side.

Installing
Driving in outer oil seal
– Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip of new oil seal
-arrow- with sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Lightly oil outer circumference of new oil seal.

– Drive in seal.
• Reference dimension = 5.8 mm to 6.0 mm from edge
Driving in inner oil seal
– Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip of new oil seal
-arrow- with sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Lightly oil outer circumference of new oil seal.
– Drive in seal onto stop.

– Carefully drive in stub shaft as far as stop using plastic ham‐
mer.

– Check oil level in bevel box ⇒ page 94 .
4.3 Renewing oil seal (right-side)


♦ Fitting tool - 2003/1-

♦ Grease for stub shaft splines ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
Procedure

• Bevel box must be installed.

insulation .
– Remove drive shaft (right-side) ⇒ Running gear, axles, steer‐
ing; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive
shaft .
– Detach circlip -1- and O-ring -2- from stub shaft.
low bevel box.
– Pry out oil seal.

– Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip -arrow- half full
with sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Place installing ring from fitting tool - 2003/1- on oil seal.
– Drive oil seal in with thrust piece - T10143- until it is flush. Make
sure oil seal remains straight.

– Fit new circlip -1- and new O-ring -2-.

– Grease splines of stub shaft.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft;
Exploded view - drive shaft
4.4 Renewing oil seal for output flange

⇒ “4.4.1 Renewing oil seal for output shaft - 0CP in Audi RS 3,
TT RS, RS Q3”, page 110
⇒ “4.4.2 Renewing oil seal for output flange - 0CP in Audi Q3”,
page 113
⇒ “4.4.3 Renewing oil seal for output flange, 0A6 in Audi Q3”,
page 117
4.4.1 Renewing oil seal for output shaft - 0CP

in Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3
♦ Tube - 2040-

♦ Puller - T10055-
♦ Electric drill (commercially available)

♦ Metal drill bit ∅ 2 … 4 mm, commercially available
♦ Self-tapping screw ∅ approx. 4 mm
Procedure
– Drain gear oil out of bevel box ⇒ page 95 .
– Remove propshaft ⇒ Rear final drive; Rep. gr. 39 ; Propshaft;
– Insert two screwdrivers at the edge and lever off dust seal
-arrow-.
– Apply grease to drill bit -2- so that drilling swarf adheres to drill
bit.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to bearing when performing drilling work.
– Take care to drill only through the metal ring of the oil seal.
– Do not screw in the self-tapping screw too far.
– Using drill bit ∅ 2 … 4 mm, carefully drill a hole in outer metal

ring -1- of oil seal.

– Screw self-tapping screw (approx. 4 mm ∅) into hole drilled in

oil seal.
– Pull out oil seal using puller - T10055- and adapter -
T10055/2- .
– Ensure that no metal particles enter the pinion housing. If nec‐
essary, vacuum out particles before proceeding.
– Carefully remove cloth, taking care not to let metal particles
drop into pinion housing.
– Thoroughly clean bevel box and opening for oil seal.
• If it was only possible to remove the metal ring, carefully prise
out the rest of the oil seal using a screwdriver.

– Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half-full with seal‐
ing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
– Place oil seal carefully on shaft, ensuring that inner sealing lip
is not rolled back.
– Drive in oil seal as far as stop using thrust piece - T40121- .
– Drive in new dust seal with tube - 2040- .

– Fill up gear oil ⇒ page 95 .

4.4.2 Renewing oil seal for output flange -

0CP in Audi Q3
The output flange is secured with a circlip -A-.
There is a washer -B- behind the circlip -A-.

equipment required
♦ Support clamp - VW 313-

♦ Gearbox support - T10108-
♦ Three-arm puller - VAS 251 205- , or e.g. three-arm puller -
Kukko 45-2-

♦ Locking tool - T40265-

♦ Drift sleeve - 40-21-
♦ Drip tray - V.A.G 1306-

♦ Or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208-
♦ Sealing grease
♦ Universal grease
♦ Select correct type of grease from ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue (ETKA) .
♦ 2x bolts (M10 x 30)
♦ 4x nuts (M12 x 10)
– Locate bevel box on hole marked -5- -arrow- in gearbox sup‐
port - T10108- .
A - Place nuts M12 x 10 (4x) between bevel box and gearbox
support . Nuts function as spacers.
– Then align bevel box with hole opposite and secure.
– Place drip tray underneath.
– Drain gear oil out of bevel box.

– Remove circlip -A- and washer -B-.
– Swing bevel box so that output flange points upwards.

– Pull output flange off shaft bevel gear of bevel box.
A - Three-arm puller - VAS 251 205- , or e.g. three-arm puller -
Kukko 45-2-
– Pry out oil seal -A- for output flange.

• Take care not to damage the seat of the oil seal in the housing.
– Clean oil seal residue from area of shaft bevel gear.
– Remove O-ring -A- from shaft.

– O-ring -A- can also be removed from shaft using a small
screwdriver.

Installing
– Fit new O-ring -3- on shaft/shaft bevel gear -2- in pinion hous‐
ing -1-.
• O-ring must be fitted behind splines in bottom of groove

-arrow-.
– Drive in new seal as far as stop.

ing grease .
– Lightly grease splines of output flange -A- with universal

grease .
– Using a plastic hammer, carefully drive output flange -A- onto
shaft as far as stop.

– Fit shim -A-.

– Secure output flange with circlip -B-.
– Shape of circlip -B- is uneven -arrow 1-.
• Circlip -B- must be fitted in bottom of groove -arrow 2-.
Measuring radial run-out at output flange/shaft bevel gear

– Secure measuring equipment to bevel box with bolt -A- (M8 x
25).
– Apply dial gauge - VAS 6080- to centring pin of shaft bevel
gear -B- and set to “0” with 1 mm preload.
– Turn output flange one complete rotation in direction of
-arrow-.
– Check reading on dial gauge.
• Maximum radial run-out: 0.07 mm
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ page 100
4.4.3 Renewing oil seal for output flange, 0A6

in Audi Q3
The output flange is secured with a hexagon nut -A-.
Illustration differs.


equipment required
♦ Support clamp - VW 313-

♦ Tube - VW 516-
♦ Thrust plate - 40-105-
♦ Gearbox support - T10108-
♦ Support plate - T10108/1-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1601-

♦ Two-arm puller - VAS 251 001- or e.g. two-arm puller - Kukko
20/10-
♦ Three-arm puller - VAS 251 205- or e.g. three-arm puller -
Kukko 45-2-
♦ Extractor tool - VW 771/37-
♦ Sealing grease
♦ Universal grease
♦ Select correct type of grease from ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue (ETKA) .
♦ Bolts (2x) M10 x 30
♦ Nuts (4x) M12 x 10

– Locate bevel box on hole marked -5- -arrow- in gearbox sup‐

port - T10108- .
A - Place nuts M12 x 10 (4x) between bevel box and gearbox
support . Nuts function as spacers.
– Then align bevel box with hole opposite and secure.
– Place drip tray underneath.
– Drain gear oil out of bevel box.
– Lock bevel box output flange with support plate - T10108/1- .
To do so, screw in M10 x 30 bolts -arrows-.
Unscrewing hexagon bolt for output flange

A - 36 mm socket for 3/4" drive
– Swing bevel box so that output flange points upwards.

– Pull output flange off shaft bevel gear of bevel box.
A - Three-arm puller - VAS 251 205- , or e.g. three-arm puller -
Kukko 45-2-
– Pull out oil seal -A- for output flange.

– Clean residual locking fluid from thread of shaft bevel gear.
– Clean oil seal residue from area of shaft bevel gear.

Installing
– Drive in new oil seal as far as stop using thrust piece -
T10049- .
ing grease .
– Lightly grease splines of output flange with universal grease .
– Pull in output flange using two-arm puller -A-.

A - Two-arm puller - VAS 251 001- or e.g. two-arm puller - Kukko
20/10-
Note the following:
• Use puller hooks in like-new condition.
• Output flange must remain straight.
• Attach puller hooks to underside of pinion housing (engage as
far as stop).
• Secure puller hooks to two-arm puller -arrow-.
• Puller hooks must not bend outwards.
• If necessary, stop installation process, pull off output flange
again and repeat installation process.
Coat threads of new hexagon nut with locking fluid D 000 600.
– Tightening new hexagon nut for output flange to specified tor‐
que
Tightening torque ⇒ Item 14 (page 104)
A - 36 mm socket for 3/4" drive

Measuring radial run-out at output flange/shaft bevel gear

– Secure measuring equipment to bevel box with bolt -A- (M8 x
25).
– Apply dial gauge - VAS 6080- to centring pin of shaft bevel
gear -B- and set to “0” with 1 mm preload.
– Turn output flange one complete rotation in direction of
-arrow-.
– Check reading on dial gauge.
• Maximum radial run-out: 0.07 mm
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1.3 Exploded view - components of bevel box, 0A6 in Audi
Q3”, page 102
4.5 Renewing needle bearings (polygon bearings) for stub shaft (right-side)

equipment required
♦ Thrust plate - VW 401-

♦ Thrust plate - VW 402-

♦ Press tool - VW 407-
♦ Press tool - VW 412-
♦ -3253/5- from assembly tool - 3253/5-
♦ Tensioner - T10047-
Procedure
• Bevel box removed ⇒ page 58 .
– Detach circlip -1- from stub shaft -2-.
– Carefully knock out stub shaft -2- in direction of arrow using a
plastic hammer.
– Assemble assembly tool - T10047- , as shown in illustration.

• Marks “B” on both parts of tool face each other.
• The stepped shoulders -arrows- must then be below the bear‐
ing.
– Screw parts together as far as stop.
– Remove circlip -A-.

– Rotate shaft when pressing off -arrow- to prevent contact sur‐
face of needle bearings on shaft from being damaged.

– Assemble assembly tool - T10047- , as shown in illustration.
– Rotate shaft when pressing on -arrow- to prevent contact sur‐

face of needle bearings on shaft from being damaged.
– Secure needle bearings in position with new circlip.
– Carefully drive stub shaft into bevel box as far as stop using
plastic hammer.

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39 - Final drive - differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

1.1 Gearbox identification

♦ Location of vehicle data stickers ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 820

1.2 Bevel box identification

2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

2.1.1 Capacities - 7-speed dual clutch gear‐

2.1.2 Capacities - bevel box

Capacities Bevel box 0A6

3.1 General safety precautions

Risk of irreparable damage to electronic components

♦ Switch off ignition before disconnecting and connecting test

3.2 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system

4 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

3.3 Safety precautions when using testers

3.4 Safety precautions when tow-starting and towing

4.1 General notes

6 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

• Gear change map for extreme downhill gradients is matched

4.2 Rules for cleanliness

4.3 General repair instructions

♦ When installing gearbox, ensure that dowel sleeves are fitted

4.4 Contact corrosion

8 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

4.5 Safety functions of gearbox control unit

5.1 Overview of fitting locations - electrical

10 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

1.1 Exploded view - dual clutch

1 - Circlip for dual clutch end

1.2 Removing and installing clutch end cov‐

♦ Assembly sleeve - T10459-

12 Rep. gr.30 - Clutch

– Working through side opening in housing, pry off clutch end

– Clean contact surface for outer seal of clutch end cover.

– Hold clutch end cover only as shown.

– Assembly sleeve - T10459- must be degreased and cleaned

– Place assembly sleeve - T10459- on a flat surface.

– Lift assembly sleeve - T10459- vertically out of cover and fit

– Guide cover horizontally over assembly sleeve - T10459- and

It is possible to lever the cover carefully into its seat using a

14 Rep. gr.30 - Clutch

– Do not remove assembly sleeve - T10459- until circlip has

1.3 Removing dual clutch

♦ Retaining pin - T10524-

– Fit retaining pin - T10524- .

16 Rep. gr.30 - Clutch

– Place puller - T10525- with puller - T10055- onto spline and

– Remove circlip -arrow- and retain it for the time being.

– Remove shim -arrow-.

– Hook two hooks - 3438- into clutch -arrow- on opposite sides.

– Remove dual clutch using hooks - 3438- .

1.4 Installing dual clutch

18 Rep. gr.30 - Clutch

♦ Universal dial gauge bracket - VW 387-

♦ Dial gauge - VAS 6079-