Transmission, Removing, 3.2L FSI

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10-222A
Pry Lever 80-200
Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931
Step Ladder VAS5085
Engine Support - Basic Set T40091
Engine Support - Supplement Kit T40093A
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172A with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5
Crankshaft Socket T40058
Gearbox Support T40173

Removing

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the rear engine cover -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

-- Remove the left and right drive axle cover -1- inside the wheel housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Drive Axle Cover

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-- Remove the noise insulations. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the left front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for 3.2L, engine code CALA .

-- Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER for 3.2L, engine code CALA .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the ATF pipes.

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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NOTE:

Lay a cloth under the separating point to prevent ATF from leaking out.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And ATF Pipes From Transmission

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the ATF pipes from the transmission, then secure them at the top.

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

-- Remove the bolts -2 through 5- connecting the engine to the transmission. They are accessible from above.

Fig 6: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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-- Place the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A with the Engine Support - Basic Set- Connection T40091/3 on the left and right suspension strut tower, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 7: Position Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

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-- Engage the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle10-222A/11 on the right engine lifting eyes.

-- Install the remaining parts of the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A as illustrated. Place the Engine Support Bracket T40093/3 on the notches in the longitudinal member.

Fig 8: Identifying Additional Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

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-- Engage the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle10-222A/11 on the left front engine lifting eyes.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield from the right drive axle.

Fig 9: Drive Axle Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left drive axle heat shield.

Fig 10: Identifying Bolts And Left Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Remove left and right drive axles from transmission flange shafts.

Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Connector

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

-- Free up the electrical wiring harness on the transmission.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- and free up the wire.

Fig 12: Disconnect Connector From Servotronic Solenoid Valve

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 13: Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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-- Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

All A4; A5 Coupe

Fig 14: Identifying Subframe Crossbrace

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the power steering hydraulic line.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

A5 Cabriolet

Fig 15: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -2-.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- for the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 16: Identifying Bolt For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Line Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -arrows- and the subframe crossbrace.

All Vehicles

Fig 17: Press CV Joint Off Steering Gear And Slide It Up

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CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Remove the steering column from the steering gear only when the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Do not change the steering wheel and steering gear position. Secure the steering wheel, for example using adhesive tape.

-- Lower the steering wheel as far as possible.

-- Turn the steering wheel into its center position (wheels in the straight-ahead position) and secure it.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- for the steering column. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

-- Remove the steering column -1- from the steering gear -2- and slide it all the way up.

Fig 18: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt -1- press the retaining tab off the transmission and tilt it back -arrow-.

Fig 19: Identifying Bolt, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield.

Fig 20: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Counterhold the driveshaft using Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 and remove the bolt attaching the driveshaft to the transmission.

Fig 21: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Press the driveshaft together with rear final drive; the universal joint is able to slide axially.

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

Fig 22: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Insert the Crankshaft Socket T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 23: Guide Pin And Adapter T40058

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The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Socket T40058 to loosen the torque converter bolts.

Fig 24: Identifying TDC With Special Tool Adapter T40058

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NOTE:

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

-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- while turning the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 25: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Remove the bolt -1- from the bottom of the starter on the engine side.

Fig 26: Locating Starter Bolt & Locking Piece

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-- Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.

NOTE:

Locking ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -6 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.

Fig 27: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 with the Gearbox Support T40173 under the transmission and secure with the tensioning strap -1- as shown in the illustration.

Fig 28: Mount Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap