Engine And Transmission, Separating, AUDI RS6/RS7

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10 , Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set :VAS6131/11 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set Articulated Joint Support : VAS6131/13-7
Wrench - 21mm :T40263
Crankshaft Turning Tool :T40272
M10 x 65 bolt

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NOTE:

Ignore items -2 and 3-.

Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the :VAS6131B .

-- Remove the connectors from the bracket, disconnect them and then free up the wires.

1 - For Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130-

4 - For Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 -G108-

-- Release the locking mechanism in direction of -arrows-, and free up the wires to disconnect and remove the connectors from one another and out of the mount:

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1 -For Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39-

2 - For Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131-

NOTE:

The catalytic converter for the cylinder bank 1 (right) is on the left in the vehicle.

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the suspended mount for the catalytic converter.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the cylinder bank 1 (right) and then remove the left catalytic converter from the vehicle.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the suspended mount for the catalytic converter.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the cylinder bank 2 (left) and then remove the right catalytic converter from the vehicle.

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

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

CAUTION:

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

Always "discharge" the static electricity. Do this by touching a grounded object, for example vehicle ground, the vehicle or the hoist.
Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

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

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NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Remove coolant hoses by loosening the hose clamps -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF cooler.

NOTE:

Catch any leaking ATF with a cloth.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF pipe -1- from the transmission.

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-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .

-- Fold the heat shield boot slightly upward.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- to remove the bolts -1 and 2- and to remove the coolant hoses for the right coolant pipe from the transmission.

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-- Remove the coolant hose at right on transmission with the spacer sleeve.

-- Remove the left and right drive axles froDRIVE AXLE .

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Position the :T40272 onto the :T40263 .

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-- Attach the adapter to the bolts on the vibration damper.

The semi-round countersink -arrow A- on the must face the semi-round countersink -arrow B- on the vibration damper.

NOTE:

Ignore the notch on the :T40272 .

-- Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the torque converter bolts using the :T40272 and the :T40263 .

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.

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-- Equip the :VAS6131B with the :VAS6131/10 and :VAS6131/12 , and : VAS6131/13-7 as follows:

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform Coordinates	Components from the :VAS6131/10 , :VAS6131/11 and :VAS6131/13-7
E2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-4
H10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-4

-- Secure the articulated joint support :VAS6131/13-7 to the engine in the threaded hole with a M10 x 65 bolt on the front to the right, as shown in the illustration.

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-- Tighten the :VAS6131/13-7 to 20 Nm on the scissor lift table.

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CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF oil pan.

The :VAS6131/14 must not be set on the ATF oil pan.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the :VAS6131/10 and :VAS6131/14 on the front of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until the :VAS6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.

-- Attach mounting element base plates to :VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

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

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-- Press the starter off the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore item -A-.

-- Loosen the clamping screws -1- on sides of :VAS6131B and pull the rear table top with the transmission toward rear in direction of -arrow-.

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