Transmission, Removing, AUDI Q5 With 4-Cylinder TDI Engine, Pr-Th3/TM4

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Fig 1: Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pry Lever 80-200
Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 or VAS6622A
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Tensioning Strap T10038
Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172A with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Release Tool f/ Rev. Light Switch Conn. T40138 (Not for vehicles from MY 2013)

Fig 2: Identifying Reversing Light Switch Connector Release Tool T40138
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Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160

Fig 3: Identifying Puller T40160
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Gearbox Support T40173

Fig 4: Gearbox Support T40173
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Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm VAG1332/14

Fig 5: Identifying Ring Spanner Insert AF 16 VAG 1332/14
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Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm 309494 Quantity: 2

Fig 6: 3094 Hose Clamps
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Hose Clip Pliers VAG1921

Fig 7: Hose Clamp Pliers VAG 1921
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Removing

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

Fig 8: Identifying Battery

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

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Follow the steps when disconnecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Vehicles with hydraulic power steering gear

-- Extract the power steering fluid using the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 or VAS6622A.

Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Covers

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-- Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

-- Remove the noise insulations -1- and -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 10: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 11: Identifying Bolt From Power Steering Line

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CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

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

Do not support the vehicle on the subframe or on the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack or something similar).

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and push them both upward. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN and OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR .

Fig 12: Pressing CV Joint Off Steering Gear And Slide It Up

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CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Only disconnect universal joint from steering gear if front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Do not change the steering wheel and steering gear position. Secure the steering wheel, for example using adhesive tape.

-- Remove the nuts for the front exhaust pipe -arrows-.

Fig 13: Identifying Front Muffler

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Fig 14: Clamping Sleeve Threaded Connections

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front exhaust pipe could get damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front exhaust pipe more than 10°.

-- Disconnect the exhaust system from the clamping sleeve -arrows- and remove the front exhaust pipe.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and -2- and retaining strap.

Fig 15: Identifying Catalytic Converter

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-- Remove the tower brace. Refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 16: Identifying Strut Tower Brace, Bolts -1- And Nuts -2-

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-- Remove the air filter housing. .

Fig 17: View Of Turbocharger And Flange Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -1, 2, 3- from the turbocharger and attach the particle filter up out of the way.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

Fig 18: Removing/Installing Connecting Rod Bolt -2-

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Unclip the wire -A- with the Pry Lever 80-200 from the upper transmission and disconnect the connector -C-.

Fig 19: Unclip Wiring From Transmission

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-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts -3 to 6-.

Fig 20: Engine To Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves

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-- Remove the upper starter bolt -1-.

Fig 21: Identifying Starter Bolts And Spacer

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-- Remove the spacer sleeve -2- between the starter and the transmission.

-- Install the tower brace and engage on the engine lifting eye using the Tensioning Strap T10038 as shown in the illustration.

Fig 22: Tension Tensioning Strap

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-- Tension the tensioning strap.

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

Fig 23: Disconnect Connector From Servotronic Solenoid Valve

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

Vehicles with transmission fluid heater

Fig 24: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Hose Clamps 3094

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WARNING:

Risk of burning due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Reduce pressure by cover coolant expansion tank cap with cloths and carefully opening.

-- Remove both of the coolant hoses from the transmission with Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm 309494.

-- Place the drip tray underneath the transmission, open the spring clamps -1- and remove both of the coolant hoses.

Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 25: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- If equipped, remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -A-.

-- Block the driveshaft using the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 and Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 so that it does not turn, too.

Fig 26: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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NOTE:

For vehicles with "the driveshaft connected on the transmission side", the rear final drive is counterheld the same way.

-- Remove the gearshift shaft -1- and then move the gearshift lever -2- forward in -direction of arrow- into 6th gear.

Fig 27: Identifying Gearshift Assembly

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

Fig 28: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Turn the clutch module over both front wheel 120° in direction of engine rotation and remove the three drive plate bolts -arrow-.

Fig 29: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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Driveshaft bolted on the transmission side:

Fig 30: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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

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

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Driveshaft connected on the transmission side:

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT or 39 FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for Sport Differential.

Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 31: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Remove the left and right noise insulation -1- inside the wheel housing.

-- If equipped, remove the right subframe shield -1-. Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shields inward.

Fig 32: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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

Fig 33: Drive Axle Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- Remove left and right driveshafts from transmission flange shafts.

Fig 34: Identifying Left And Right Drive Axles

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Vehicles through MY 2012

Fig 35: Disconnecting Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch (Through MY 2012)

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- using the Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208- using the Reversing Light Switch Connector Release Tool T40138 and free up the wire.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Transmission Neutral Position Sensor -G701- -arrow- and free up the cable.

Fig 36: Locating Transmission Neutral Position Sensor (Through MY 2013)

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Vehicles with Gear Recognition Sensor -G604- from MY 2013 .

Fig 37: Identifying Gear Recognition Sensor And Harness Connector (From MY 2013)

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There are different connectors to the Gear Recognition Sensor -G604-. Disconnect the connectors as follows:

-- Press the lock -1- downward, disconnect the connector -2- and free up the wire.

Fig 38: Disconnecting Connector From Gear Recognition Sensor

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-- Pry out lock -1- approximately 3 mm with a screwdriver -direction of arrow A-.

-- Press the lock -1- downward -direction or arrow B-, disconnect the connector -2- and free up the wire.

Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 39: Removing/Installing Connecting Rod Bolt -2-

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the clutch slave cylinder from the transmission while doing so disengage the pipe from the bracket.

Fig 40: Identifying Bolt And Clutch Slave Cylinder Secured Sideways In Engine Compartment

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-- Secure the clutch slave cylinder sideways in the engine compartment.

CAUTION:

The clutch slave cylinder could be damaged.

Do not press the clutch pedal after the clutch slave cylinder has been removed.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 41: Removing Selector Rod Using Puller T40160

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the gearshift shaft inside the transmission.

Do not pry off the transmission shift lever -1- using a pry bar or hit it with a hammer.
Use only the Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160 to pull the transmission shift lever off.

-- Install the Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160 and remove the transmission shift lever -1-.

Vehicles with hydraulic power steering gear

Fig 42: Removing/Installing Hydraulic Oil Line At Steering Gear

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit under the separating point.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, disconnect the hydraulic oil line -1- from the steering gear and move it to the side.

NOTE:

To prevent dirt from getting in, seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug taken from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 43: Identifying Starter Bolts And Spacer

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-- Remove the starter bolt -3- from the engine side.

-- Remove the starter from the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to disconnect the starter cable.

-- 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 44: Identifying Transmission Holding Fixture

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-- Remove the remaining bolts -7 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.

Fig 45: Engine To Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves

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-- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

Fig 46: Identifying Tunnel Crossmember And Bolts

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-- Press the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

NOTE:

Be careful not to pinch the cable on the top of the transmission when lowering it.

Pay attention to driveshaft clearance when lowering.

-- If the transmission removed is being replaced, then the following components must be changed:

Fig 47: Attach Exhaust System Retaining Strap Bracket To New Transmission

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Bracket -1- for the exhaust system retaining strap. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for 2.0L, engine codes CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for 3.0L, engine codes CCBA, CGXC, CTUB, or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for 3.2L, engine code CALA .
Tunnel crossmember with the transmission mount and transmission support. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
If necessary remove the clutch module. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 48: Removing/Installing Flywheel Components
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