Engine And Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14.
Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A
Locking Pin T10060A
Crankshaft Turning Tool T40257
Wrench - 21mm T40263
Adapter T40314
Torx Socket - T60 T40087
M10 x 45 bolt and nut

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B.

-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and the Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 as follows:

NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform Coordinates	Components of the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14.
E1	/10-1	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/13-3

-- Secure the front Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set - Articulated Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 into the threaded holes in the engine with a M10 x 45 bolt -1- and nut -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Joint Support VAS6131/13-7

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-- Install the joint support on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and tighten it to 20 Nm.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 on the front of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

Fig 3: Attaching Mounting Elements From VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/12, VAS 6131/13 And VAS 6131/14 To Transmission

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-- Prepare the mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 for supporting the driveshaft as shown in the illustration.

-- Secure the Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Mounting Pins VAS6131/12-2 with the M10x35 bolt -arrow- and the washer.

-- Remove the particulate filter bracket bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Particulate Filter Bracket Bolts

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the tab on the preliminary catalytic converter.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt -Arrow- From Exhaust Pipe

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and then remove the preliminary catalytic converter and particulate filter.

Fig 6: Preliminary Catalytic Converter Flange Nuts

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-- Free up the coolant hoses -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Hoses -Arrow-

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-- Loosen the clamp -1- and remove the coolant hose.

Fig 8: Left Coolant Pipe, Remove/Install

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, press the coolant pipe on the left side of the transmission to the side.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove bolt -1- and loosen bolt -3-.

Fig 9: Cooling Oil Valve -N471- Bracket Bolts

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-- Press the mount -2- and the Cooling Oil Valve -N471- toward the rear.

-- Open the clamps -2 and 4- and the clips -3- to remove the coolant hoses.

Fig 10: Coolant Pipe On Left Side Of Transmission, Remove/Install

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the coolant pipe on the left side of the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- at the transfer case/front driveshaft connection. Refer to TRANSFER CASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 11: Identifying Front Driveshaft Bolts -Arrows-

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NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping ATF.

Fig 12: Identifying ATF Pipes Inserted Into Transmission

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Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions. Refer to INFORMATION ON 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 0AT .

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the ATF lines from the transmission.

-- Close open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the ATF lines.

Fig 13: Identifying ATF Transmission Line Bolt -Arrow-

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-- Close open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Fig 14: Moving Tensioner Clockwise -Arrow- Using T40087 To Release Tension On Ribbed Belt And To Remove Ribbed Belt Using T10060A

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CAUTION:

Risk of damage due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- Turn the tensioning element clockwise using the Torx Socket - T60 T40087 -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor ribbed belt pulley and stop the tensioner with the Locking Pin T10060A.

-- Remove the cover -1-.

Fig 15: Idler Pulley Cover And Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the idler roller.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the generator.

Fig 16: Generator Mounting Bolts -Arrows-

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NOTE:

If generator is stuck in its bracket, screw in mounting bolt again up to 2 rotations.

Carefully strike on bolt heads using flat side of hammer - doing this loosens the bushings on the generator mount.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 17: Identifying Wiring Harnesses

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-- Remove terminal 30/B+ -2- from the generator.

-- Remove the generator.

-- Disconnect the starter connector -2-.

Fig 18: Identifying Nut -1- And Connector -2-

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-- Remove the nut -1- and then remove the B+ wire form the threaded pin.

-- Remove the engine support bolt -3-.

Fig 19: Starter Motor Bolts -1 & 2- And Engine Support Bolt -3-

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the starter.

-- Join the tools as illustrated.

Fig 20: Crankshaft Turning Tool, Wrench - 21MM And Adapter

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Socket 21 mm for ¹ /₂ "-drive

Fig 21: Identifying Wrench - 21MM T40263

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-- Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the torque converter bolts.

CAUTION:

Components could be damaged by the camshaft timing chain jumping off.

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the cover -2-.

Fig 22: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts -1- & Cover -2-

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-- Turn the crankshaft 120° in the direction of engine rotation and remove the 6 torque converter bolts -1- inside the opening in the starter.

-- Remove the bolts -3 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.

Fig 23: Identifying Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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-- Loosen the side bolts -1- on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and pull the rear table plate and transmission slightly toward the rear.

Fig 24: Identifying Separation Of Engine And Transmission

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-- Push the torque converter off the drive plate and through the opening for the starter.

-- Secure torque converter in transmission against falling out with Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A.

Fig 25: Securing Torque Converter In Transmission Using 30-211A

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