Transmission (vehicles with 8-cylinder MPI engine), removing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission (Vehicles With 8-Cylinder MPI Engine), Removing (1 Of 3)

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Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Transmission support 3282
Adjustment Plates 3282/52
Drip tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208

Adapter T40058
Pin 3282/50

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission (Vehicles With 8-Cylinder MPI Engine), Removing (2 Of 3)

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Engine support bridge 10 - 222 A
Additional hooks 10 - 222 A/2
Shackle 10 - 222 A/12 , Qty. 2
Adapter 10 - 222 A/21 , Qty. 2

Hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094 , Qty. 2
Support Connectors T40092/4 , Qty. 2

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission (Vehicles With 8-Cylinder MPI Engine), Removing (3 Of 3)

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Engine support bridge 10 - 222 A
Additional hooks 10 - 222 A/2
Shackle 10 - 222 A/12 , Qty. 2
Adapter 10 - 222 A/21 , qty. 2

Hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094 , Qty. 2
Support Connectors T40092/4 , Qty. 2

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 4: Pry Lever 80-200

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Pry lever 80 - 200

NOTE:

All cable ties that are opened or cut open during removal must be replaced in the same positions during installation.

CAUTION: Heed appropriate instructions for battery disconnection → 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL .

NOTE:

So that the front wheels can still be turned with the battery disconnected, the battery may only be connected when ignition key is inserted.
So that the drive shaft can be turned for removal on vehicles with all wheel drive, the electrical parking brake must be released before the battery is disconnected.

Switch ignition off.

Fig 5: Right Luggage Compartment Side Trim

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Remove cover of luggage compartment right side trim - arrows -.

Fig 6: Removing Cover Above Battery

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Remove cover - 1 - from above battery.

NOTE:

Disregard - 2 -.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Battery Ground (GND) Strap

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Disconnect Ground (GND) lead - arrow - at battery.

Fig 8: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove engine covers - 1 - and - 2 - off and upward.

Fig 9: Identifying Rubber Seal & Plenum Chamber Covers

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Remove rubber seal - 1 - of plenum chamber covers.
Remove plenum chamber covers - 2 - and - 3 -.

Fig 10: Removing Nut & Spreader Clip

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Remove left strut tower cover, thereby removing nut - 1 - and spreader clip - 2 -.

Fig 11: Refrigerant Line Retainer Bolt

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Remove bolt - arrow -.
Pivot refrigerant line retainer to side.

NOTE:

To prevent damage to the A/C compressor and refrigerant lines/hoses, make sure that the lines and hoses are not overstretched, kinked or bent.

Fig 12: Removing Spreader Clips, Threaded Fastener & Retaining Clips Cover

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Remove right strut tower cover, thereby removing spreader clips - 1 - and threaded fastener - 2 -.
Remove cover - arrows - out of retaining clips.

Fig 13: Removing Air Guide Pipe

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Remove air guide pipe - arrows -.

Fig 14: Removing Dome Brace Bolts

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Remove rear bolt - 4 - for left and right strut tower brace.

Fig 15: Securing Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A With Adapters 10 - 222 A/21 At Suspension Strut Domes

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Secure Adapter 10 - 222 A/21 to left and right strut towers.

The supports are designated for left and right side of vehicle.
The center mounting point - 2 - of supports is on front bolts for strut tower brace.
The Adapters 10 - 222 A/21 are fastened with strut tower rear bolts - 3 -.
The knurled head screw - 1 - must be turned down so far that the support plate rests on top of the strut tower.

Fig 16: Assembling Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A With Two Rotational Connectors T40091/3 Similar To Illustration And Attach To Adapter 10 - 222 A/21

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Assemble Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A with two rotational connectors T40091/3 similar to illustration and attach to Adapter 10 - 222 A/21.
Fasten bolts - A -.

NOTE:

The engine support bridge is thereby secured.

Fig 17: Engine Mount Bolt

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Disconnect mount - arrow - from engine →
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Fig 18: Installing An Additional Hook 10 - 222 A/10 And Support Connector T40092/4 On Right Four-Edge Tube T40091/1

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Insert four-edge tube T40091/1 in rotational connector T40091/3.

NOTE:

Allow both Four-Edge Tubes T40091/1 to stick out far enough so that both rear spindles can be fastened securely.

Install an additional Hook 10 - 222 A/10 and support connector T40092/4 on right four-edge tube T40091/1 as shown in the illustration.
On left four-edge tube T40091/1 , install support connectors T40092/4 as shown in illustration.
Raise vehicle.

Fig 19: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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On vehicles equipped with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

Fig 20: Noise Insulation Panel Quick Release Fasteners

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Loosen quick-release clips - 1 through 3 - and bolts - 4 - and remove noise insulation.

Fig 21: Bracket For Noise Insulation

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Remove cross member for noise insulation on subframe - arrows -.

Fig 22: Fastening Lower Left Counter Support T40092/2 To Lower Left Mounting Location Of Longitudinal Member With Two Bolts

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Fasten lower left counter support T40092/2 to lower left mounting location of longitudinal member with two bolts - arrows -.

The lower left counter support T40092/2 is secured with two bolts - arrows - , M10 x 30 (10.9 DIN 6921), torque 40 Nm.

Fig 23: Securing Lower Right Counter Support T40092/3 To Lower Right Long Member Mount With Two Bolts

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Secure lower right counter support T40092/3 to lower right long member mount with two bolts - arrows -.

The lower right counter support T40092/3 is secured with two bolts - arrows - , M10 x 30 (10.9 DIN 6921), torque 40 Nm.

Fig 24: Pushing Both Supports T40091/2 Upward From Below, Between Front End And Engine

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Push both supports T40091/2 upward from below, between front end and engine.

NOTE:

Make sure that supports T40091/2 have sufficient clearance.
When guiding supports T40091/2 through, no components may be damaged.

Fig 25: Guiding Supports T40091/2 From Below Through Openings Of Upper Support Connectors T40092/4

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Guide supports T40091/2 from below through openings of upper support connectors T40092/4.

Fig 26: Pushing Both Supports T40091/2 Upward From Below, Between Front End And Engine

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A second technician must slide lower cross member T40092/1 sideways through opening for lower left counter support T40092/2 and lower right counter support T40092/3 and secure supports T40091/2.
Push securing pins - 1 - through holes of supports T40091/2 as far as stop.

CAUTION:

The securing pins - 1 - must be inserted up to the stop.
Both circlips - 2 - for the pins - 1 - must be pressed downward, so that the pins are secured against falling out.
If the pins are not properly secured, the engine and transmission may fall down when removing the subframe!

Fasten bolts - A -.

Fig 27: Assembling Engine Support Bridge

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Push securing pins - 1 - through holes of support connectors T40092/4 as far as stop.

NOTE:

Both four-edge tubes T40091/1 must be aligned horizontally.

CAUTION:

The securing pins - 1 - must be inserted up to the stop.
Both circlips - 2 - for the pins - 1 - must be pressed downward, so that the pins are secured against falling out.
If the pins are not properly secured, the engine and transmission may fall down when removing the subframe!

Fasten each of the two rear spindles to the engine lifting eyes with a shackle 10 - 222 A/12.
Fasten front spindle to engine lifting eye with Additional Hooks 10 - 222 A/2.
Slightly pretension spindles of engine support bridge.
Fasten all bolts - A -.

NOTE:

The engine support bridge is thereby fixed and secured.

Fig 28: Cross Member Bolts

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Remove cross member by removing bolts - 2 -.

Fig 29: Identifying Transmission Mounting/Support Nut

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Loosen nut - arrow - for front transmission mount.

Fig 30: Removing Bolts For Front Transmission Mounts

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Remove bolts for front transmission mounts - arrows A - on left and right.

Fig 31: Coupling Rod & Vehicle Level Control System Sensor Electrical Connection

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Disconnect electrical connection - 2 - at vehicle level control system sensor on both sides of vehicle.
Remove coupling rod - 1 - at control arms on both sides of vehicle.
Mark position of subframe on body with a felt tip pen.

Fig 32: Supporting Engine Carrier And Subframe With Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A

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Place Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A under subframe and lightly press against it.

Fig 33: Removing/Installing Bolts For Engine Mount At Left/Right

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Remove left and right engine mounting bolts - arrows -.
Mark installation position of subframe on long members with a felt-tip pen.

Fig 34: Removing/Installing Long Member Subframe

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 4 -.
Remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 - in a diagonal sequence in stages.
Slowly lower subframe together with engine carrier.
Remove engine carrier.

Fig 35: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Engine Mount & Removing Cable Clip From Engine Support

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Remove right engine support with engine mount →
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Fig 36: Starter Mounting Bolts And Connectors

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Remove starter → 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL

Fig 37: Inserting Guide Pin Of Adapter T40058

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Insert guide pin on adapter T40058 so large diameter - arrow 1 - faces toward engine. The small diameter - arrow 2 - faces toward adapter.

Fig 38: Locating Torque Converter Bolts And Adapter T40058

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To loosen torque converter bolts, counter hold crankshaft with adapter T40058.

NOTE:

Pay no attention to - arrow -.

Fig 39: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts

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Remove 6 internal TORX bolts - arrows - of the torque converter in the opening of the removed starter (turn crankshaft ¹ /₃ revolution further for each bolt).

Fig 40: Exhaust System At Clamping Sleeves

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Separate exhaust system at clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 -.

NOTE:

To prevent damage, decoupling element of the front exhaust pipes must never be kinked by more than 10° →
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Fig 41: Removing/Installing Heat Shield For Driveshaft

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Remove heat shield - A - for drive shaft - arrows -.
Remove bolts at transmission/drive shaft flange.
Press drive shaft together with rear final drive; universal joint is able to slide axially.
Tie up drive shaft to body.

Fig 42: Placing Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Transmission Support 3282 Under Transmission

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Lower back of transmission:

Place Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A with transmission support 3282 under transmission.
Place both front Adjustment Plates 3282/52 against transmission oil pan.
Insert third Adjustment Plate 3282/48 in hole at rear of transmission housing.
Mark installation location of tunnel cross member on body.

Fig 43: Transmission Mount Bolts & Transmission Crossmember Bolts

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Remove bolts for left - 1 - and right - 2 - transmission mounts at tunnel cross member.
Then remove transmission tunnel cross member from body - arrows -.

Fig 44: Installing An Additional Hook 10 - 222 A/10 And Support Connector T40092/4 On Right Four-Edge Tube T40091/1

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Slightly lower rear engine/transmission subframe via spindles.

CAUTION: To prevent damage from occurring, it is very important to pay attention to everything in the engine compartment.

Remove rear tunnel cross member.

Fig 45: Transmission Support With Transmission Mount Components - Right

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Remove front transmission supports with transmission mounts.

Fig 46: Noise Insulation In Wheel Housing (Left And Right)

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Remove noise insulation from left and right wheel housing - arrows -.

Fig 47: Removing Heat Shield For Left Drive Axle

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Remove heat shield from transmission above left and right drive axle - arrows -.
Remove left and right drive axle from transmission flange.

Fig 48: Front Muffler Retaining Straps Nuts

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Remove both nuts - arrows - on retaining straps for main catalytic converters.

Fig 49: Removing Retainer For Left/Right Front Exhaust Pipes

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Remove retainer for left and right front exhaust pipes - arrows -.

Fig 50: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe With Left Main Catalytic Converter

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Remove front exhaust pipe with left main catalytic converter - arrows - →
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Fig 51: Right Main Catalytic Converter Nuts

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Loosen nuts - arrows - at right main catalytic converter, so that it is loose.

NOTE:

The right main catalytic converter does not require removal, since accessibility to the oxygen sensor is difficult.

Remove shield from selector shaft lever.

Fig 52: Using Pry Lever - RMV Outside Mirror 80-200 To Pry Ball Socket On Selector Lever Cable Off Selector Shaft Lever

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Press ball socket - 1 - of selector lever cable off from selector shaft lever using pry lever 80 - 200.
Unclip locking clip - 2 - at selector lever cable mounting bracket.
Lay selector lever cable free.
Mark ATF cooling hoses to ATF cooler, to prevent switching them during installation.

Fig 53: ATF Cooling Hoses Clamped Off To The ATF Cooler Using Hose Clamps

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Clamp off ATF cooling hoses to ATF cooler using hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094.
Place drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208 under transmission.
Remove ATF cooling hoses from ATF cooler.

Fig 54: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connections On Transmission

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Disconnect electrical connections on transmission, thereby pivoting screw connections counter clockwise - arrow -.

Fig 55: Location Of Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 On Coupling Housing

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Remove Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 - arrow - on transmission.
Remove retainer for electrical connections from bottom of transmission.
Lay all hoses and electrical harnesses free from transmission housing.

Fig 56: Placing Adjustment Plate 3282/52 On Transmission Support 3282

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Mount transmission support 3282 on Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.
Place Adjustment Plate 3282/52 on Transmission Support 3282 , as shown in illustration.
Align arms of transmission support to correspond with holes in adjustment plate.
Attach support elements on adjustment plate, as illustrated.

NOTE:

The pin 3282/50 has one flattened side - arrow -. When inserting into transmission, the flattened side must face toward the oil pan.
The arrow symbol on Adjustment Plate 3282/52 points in direction of travel.

Place Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A with transmission support 3282 under transmission.
Align Adjustment Plates 3282/52 so they are parallel to transmission by adjusting Transmission Support 3282.

Fig 57: Fastening Left Front Support To Threaded Hole Of Transmission With An Additional Washer Between Transmission And Support

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Fasten left front support to threaded hole of transmission - 1 - with an additional washer - A - between transmission and support.

NOTE:

Without the washer - A - , the transmission connection - B - will be damaged.

Fasten left rear support to threaded hole of transmission, using a bolt - 2 -.

Fig 58: Supporting Right Front Of Transmission In Bolted Flange Of Oil Pan

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Support right front of transmission in bolted flange - arrow 1 - of oil pan.
Insert pin 3282/50 into right rear mounting hole of transmission housing - arrow 2 - with flattened side - arrow - facing transmission oil pan.

CAUTION:

The flattened side of pin 3282/50 must face toward transmission oil pan, so that it does not bend or become damaged.
If the transmission oil pan is damaged, it must be replaced.

Fig 59: Engine/Transmission Attachment With 8-Cyl. MPI Engine

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Remove bolts - 1 - through - 10 -.

Fig 60: Using Assembly Lever To Press Torque Converter Off Drive Plate Of Engine

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Using a pry bar, press torque converter off from drive plate on engine - arrow -.
Press transmission off from alignment sleeves and lower it carefully.

Fig 61: Lowering Rear Edge Of Transmission By Adjusting Transmission Support 3282 Accordingly

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Lower transmission at rear edge by adjusting transmission support 3282 accordingly.
Guide transmission out at an angle (rearward/downward).

CAUTION: When lowering transmission, make sure there is clearance at the drive axles.