M/T - Hard Shifting

87audi02

Number: Group:

87-01 34
July 15, 1987


Manual Transmission
Applies To: 4000 - COUPE - 5000 1984-1987


Subject: 5-Speed Transmission - Hard Shifting Transmission Numbers 013/014/016/093
Cause:

Gear oil GL-4 too thick in colder ambient temperatures.


Production Solution:

A. Pilot transmission production "G-50" synthetic oil.

013/014/016 transmissions Transmission Number:
...23 095 (September 23, 1985) to ...14 125 (December 14, 1985)

093 transmissions Transmission Number:
...29 115 (November 29, 1985) to ...14 036 (March 14, 1986)

B. Full introduction of "G-50" synthetic oil.

As of: December 1986
VIN: 81/85_HA023240 44_HN072691 44_HA073643


Service Selection:

Drain GL-4 oil and replace with G-50 synthetic (SAE 75W-90) gear oil, P/N G 005 000.