Rules For Cleanliness When Working On The Gearbox - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

♦ Threaded holes which take self-locking bolts or bolts coated
with locking fluid must be cleaned (using a tap or similar). Oth‐
erwise there is a danger of the bolts shearing off the next time
they are removed.
Locking elements
♦ Do not over-stretch circlips.
♦ Always renew circlips which have been damaged or over-
stretched.
♦ Circlips must be properly seated in the base of the groove.
Bearings
♦ Install needle bearings so the lettering (side with thicker metal)
faces towards the installing tool.
♦ Lubricate bearings with gear oil or ATF, depending on fitting
location.
♦ Do not interchange inner or outer races of bearings of the
same size.
♦ Always renew the tapered roller bearings on one shaft togeth‐
er and use new bearings from a single manufacturer.
Shims
♦ Use a micrometer to measure the shims at several points.
Tolerance variations make it possible to obtain the exact shim
thickness required.
♦ Check for burrs and damage. Install only shims which are in
perfect condition.
Guided Fault Finding
Before commencing any repair work, always perform the "Guided
Fault Finding procedure" using vehicle diagnostic, testing and in‐
formation system -VAS 5051 A- .
6.3 Rules for cleanliness when working on
the gearbox
♦ Thoroughly clean all joints and surrounding areas before dis‐
mantling.
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them over.
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: do not remove replacement
parts from packaging until just before installation.
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