Repair of manual transmission (Audi A6 C5)

The gearbox is a precise and complex unit and its repair must be carried out at a service station. Also, when removing and installing many parts, it is necessary to measure the gaps and, if necessary, adjust them, which requires the use of appropriate adjusting linings and washers. It should be taken into account that gearbox parts are not available for sale and must be ordered, and they are extremely expensive. If the gearbox is faulty or operates with a lot of noise, it is advisable to entrust the gearbox repair to a specialist or replace the gearbox, which can be significantly cheaper. However, some gearbox faults can be eliminated without removing the gearbox from the car.

However, despite all the difficulties, an experienced specialist can repair a gearbox in a garage. In this case, it is necessary to have special tools and perform the work consistently, step by step noting the completed operations. When repairing a gearbox, it is necessary to use special pliers for removing retaining rings, bearing pullers, an inertia hammer, a set of punches, a micrometer and a hydraulic press.

Before removing the gearbox, try to determine the gearbox malfunction as accurately as possible, which will make repairs much easier in the future.

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