Auto transmission remove and replace

[David Head]

Wow - its been a long time since I thought about one of these... First 
off - did you get just the trans, or trans, torque converter and 
differential? I think I did a writeout on it once. It may be under 
dave.head at att.worldnet.net or some such.
These are really not that tough to do. Essentially, to remove the 
differential/trans as a unit you get it up on jackstands and remove 
everything that's in the way or attached to it, as the book sez. That 
book is your friend - it may not seem to give a lot of detail, but it 
does. Other than triple squares for the drive axles (and not always!), 
no special tools are needed. Its actually light enough - I would set it 
down on my chest when removing it, then slide out from under it.
My first audi was a 79 5KS - it was a great learning experience for Audi 
ownership. I went through 3 transmissions and a differential in that car 
- in a year. My understanding of Audi design was nil, and my expertise 
as a mechanic was basic - remove and replace. If you are at that level, 
you can still do this job. The first time I did the trans it took the 
entire day. The 4th time it took 3 hours start to finish.
There really aren't any adjustments as such. Its a very basic 3 speed 
trans. You have a load sensing arm that comes off the throttle assembly, 
I remember that much...
If you are replacing the trans only (cute little square box), there's 
more...

Mary and Case wrote:

>All,
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>Many thanks for your help in the past.  I am asking for help once again.  I have recieved a replacement 087 transmission for our '89 Audi 100 from Chris at Force 5.  I have also purchased a Bentley Manual for the car.  The document assumes a knowledge and competence that I fall just shy of, so..
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>First, is there an archive that will provide greater insight into the processof removing and replacing the auto trans?
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>Have any of you done it and written about it?
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>Where is the speedo connection?
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>Can I just disconnect and reconncet everything or will I need to make adjustments?
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>Should I drink German beer while working on the car to improve the Karma?
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>Thanks to all!
>
>Case
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