engine AUDI A8 1996 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Select Lever Mechanism Workshop Manual

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Selector lever mechanism,
servicing

WARNING!

Shift selector lever into position "P" and
engage parking brake before working with the
engine running.

Notes:

Lubricate bearing areas and slide surfaces with
polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2.
Center console must be removed for service
work:

Ignition key removal lock, checking


- Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition
on).

- Depress brake pedal and hold.

Shifting selector lever out of position "P"
must be possible with the button at shift lever
depressed without "sticking".
It must not be possible to remove ignition
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Selector lever in position "N" and ignition
switched on:

Brake pedal is not being operated:

Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted
out of position "N" with the button at selector
lever handle pressed. Shift lock solenoid is
locking the selector lever.
Brake pedal is being operated:

Shift lock solenoid enables the selector lever.
Selecting a driving mode must be possible with
the button at shift handle pressed without
"sticking".

Additional test only for shift mechanisms
with Tiptronic: Selector lever in position "D",
ignition and lights switched on
Start engine and let run at idle
Engage parking brake and operate brake
pedal


Guide selector lever out of selector lever
position "D" into Tiptronic gate. Brightening of
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Tiptronic shift mechanism, removing
and installing


Removing

- Shift selector lever into position "P".

- Note radio code (for vehicles equipped with
coded anti-theft radio).

- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from battery.

- Selector lever handle, removing page 37
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22
.

- Remove shift mechanism cover page 37
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24
.

- Raise vehicle.

- Disconnect front exhaust pipes with catalytic
converter from the rear exhaust system and tie
them up on side.

Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26, removing and installing exhaust
system.
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- Attach cover.

All-wheel-drive vehicles
Continuation for all vehicles
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; removing and
installing exhaust system. - Tighten nuts (arrows, 4 pieces) to 10 Nm.
- Check adjustment of selector lever cable and adjust if necessary
page 37
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.
- Ignition key removal lock, checking page 37
-1 .
- Bolt driveshaft to transmission flange page 39
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, Driveshaft,
removing and installing.
- Install heat shield.
- Connecting front exhaust pipe to rear exhaust system.- Installing shift mechanism cover page 37
-24
.
- Selector lever handle, installing page 37
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.
- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- For vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft radio, activate code.
- Check shift mechanism page 37
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Selector lever cable for Tiptronic shift
mechanism, removing and installing


Special tools and equipment

Removing
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26, removing and
installing exhaust system
80-200 Pry lever
- Shift selector lever into position "P".
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove crossmember below exhaust system if installed.
- Disconnect front exhaust pipes with catalytic converter from the rear
exhaust system and tie them up on side;
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All-wheel-drive vehicles
Continuation for all vehicles
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26, removing and
installing exhaust system.
Tightening torques - Tighten nuts (arrows, 4 pieces) to 10 Nm.
- Check adjustment of selector lever cable and adjust if necessary
page 37
-45
.
- Install heat shield.
- Bolt driveshaft to transmission flange page 39
-79
, Driveshaft,
removing and installing.
- Connecting front exhaust pipe to rear exhaust system:- Install front crossmember below exhaust system.
Bracket/selector lever cable to transmission 23 Nm
Selector lever cable to mounting bracket 12 Nm
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