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Old 12-03-2012, 06:51 PM
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Default How do i remove the transmission governor?

Hello, I cannot locate the axial holding nut to remove the transmission governor on a 1989 S4. does any one have a better picture and description that the workshop manuals?
Old 12-03-2012, 07:46 PM
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Try this. The pic is of the early 4 speed but the idea is the same.
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Old 12-03-2012, 08:36 PM
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that is the picture i saw in the manual, i don't know where that screw is. can someone please describe the location of it, is it on the passengers, drivers, front or rear of the transmission?
Old 12-03-2012, 08:48 PM
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the screw in the picture is above the reservoir,
thats on the right hand side of the transmission just in front of the axle output shaft
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do i need to remove the reservoir?
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What is removing the governor going to do for getting this thing to move?

By the time you get done fussing with this thing...no one is going to be able to fix it.
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Greg, i need to check if it is broken. Hey does that saw dust trick work with 928s?
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I was just joking about the saw dust greg



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