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Engine And Automatic Transmission Separating, 09D

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Procedure 

Fig 1: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131
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-- Equip Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A with Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and 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 Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13
E1 /13-7
C10 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /13-2
E10 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /13-2
G10 /10-1 /12-2 /10-5 /13-3

-- Secure the Front Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 into the threaded holes in the engine with a M10 x 45 bolt -item 1- and nut -2-.

Fig 2: Engine Front Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7, Remove/Install
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-- Install the joint support on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A and tighten it to 20 Nm.

-- Attach mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at front under transmission ATF oil pan as shown in illustration.

Fig 3: Identifying Support Elements From VAS6131/10 And VAS6131/13 At Front Under Transmission ATF Oil Pan
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-- Prepare mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 for supporting driveshaft as shown in illustration.

Fig 4: Identifying Support Elements VAS6131/12 And VAS6131/13 To Support Driveshaft
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-- Remove the particulate filter bracket screws -arrows-.

Fig 5: Particulate Filter Bracket Bolts
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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the tab on the preliminary catalytic converter.

Fig 6: Locating Preliminary Catalytic Converter Tab And Bolt -Arrow-
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-- Remove electrical connectors from bracket and disconnect.

Fig 7: Locating Catalyst Temperature Sensor 1 -G20- Connector (1) And Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 -G495- Connector (2)
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  1. For Catalyst Temperature Sensor 1 -G20- (Orange) - Only Engines Meeting Emissions Standard BIN 5
  2. For Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 -G495- (Brown)

-- Free up the electric wires.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- and then remove the heat shield from the turbocharger.

Fig 8: Turbocharger Heat Shield And Bolts
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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and then remove the preliminary catalytic converter and particulate filter.

Fig 9: Locating Preliminary Catalytic Converter To Turbocharger Flange Nuts
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-- Free up the coolant hoses -arrow-.

Fig 10: Identifying Coolant Hoses -Arrow-
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-- Loosen hose clamp -2- and lift clamp -4- to remove the coolant hoses.

Fig 11: Left Coolant Pipe At Back Of Transmission, Remove/Install
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-- Free up the transmission vent hose -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -3- ; then remove the left coolant pipe on the back of the transmission.

-- Disconnect the -arrow- Engine Speed Sensor -G28- connector.

Fig 12: Locating Engine Speed Sensor -G28- Connector
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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- that attach the front driveshaft to the transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE OVERVIEW .

Fig 13: Front Driveshaft To Transfer Case Bolts -Arrows-
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NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping ATF.

Fig 14: Identifying ATF Transmission Line Bolt -2-
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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- and -2- and then remove the ATF lines from the transmission.

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

-- Remove the generator -1-. Refer to VEHICLES WITH 3.0L TDI, AIR COOLED GENERATOR .

Fig 15: Generator Mounting Bolts -Arrows-
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-- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 16: Starter Motor Bolts -1 & 2- And Engine Support Bolt -3-
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-- Insert the adapter Crankshaft Socket T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 17: Guide Pin And Adapter T40058
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-- To loosen the torque converter bolts, counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Socket T40058.

Fig 18: Identifying TDC With Special Tool Adapter T140058
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CAUTION:

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

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

-- Remove the cover -arrow-.

Fig 19: Identifying Cover -Arrow-
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-- Turn the crankshaft 120° in the direction of engine rotation and remove the 6 torque converter bolts -arrows- inside the opening in the starter.

Fig 20: Remove/Install Torque Converter Bolts Through Opening For Starter Motor
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-- Remove the transmission/engine bolts -3... 10-.

Fig 21: Engine To Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves -A-
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-- Remove the plug.

Fig 22: Prying Torque Converter Off Drive Plate -Arrow-
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-- Press the transmission off the engine, which also presses the torque converter off the drive plate -arrow-.

-- Loosen the side bolts -1- on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A land the pull the rear table plate and transmission slightly toward the rear.

Fig 23: Identifying Separation Of Engine And Transmission
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-- Secure torque converter in transmission against falling out with Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A.

Fig 24: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter
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