Engine And Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bracket 30-211 A
Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131
Support Set VAS 6131/10 and Supplementary Set VAS 6131/12 and VAS 6131/13
Counterhold Tool T10172 with T10172/6
Adapter T40058

Procedure

Engine/transmission unit removed and attached to VAS 6131.

NOTE:

All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

-- Equip VAS 6131 with VAS 6131/10 and additional parts from VAS 6131/12 and VAS 6131/13 as follows:

Fig 1: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform coordinates	Parts from Support SetVAS 6131/10, Supplementary SetVAS 6131/12 and VAS 6131/13
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

-- Tighten joint support VAS 6131/13-7 at front of engine in threaded holes.

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

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-- Secure joint support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor lift table.

-- Attach the support elements from the VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/13 at the front under the transmission ATF oil pan as illustrated.

Fig 3: Identifying Support Elements From VAS6131/10 And VAS6131/13 At Front Under Transmission ATF Oil Pan

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-- Prepare the support elements from the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/12 and VAS 6131/13 to support the driveshaft as illustrated.

Fig 4: Identifying Support Elements VAS6131/12 And VAS6131/13 To Support Driveshaft

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-- Free up electrical wires to oxygen sensors.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- at left main catalytic converter bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove bolt -2- at left primary catalytic converter strap.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt At Left Primary Catalytic Converter Strap

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove nuts -1 to 3-.

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts

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-- Remove left front and main catalytic converters.

-- Remove bolt -arrows- at right main catalytic converter bracket.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolt At Right Main Catalytic Converter Bracket

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-- Remove bolt -arrow- at right primary catalytic converter strap.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolt At Right Primary Catalytic Converter Strap

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-- Remove nuts -1 to 3-.

Fig 10: Identifying Nuts, Securing Bolts, And ATF Line

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-- Remove right primary and main catalytic converters.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- at transfer case/front driveshaft connection.

Fig 11: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Counterhold with the T10172 with T10172/6.

Fig 12: Counterholding With T10172 And T10172/6

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NOTE:

Place a rag under separating point to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.

-- Remove bolts -1- and nut -2- and remove power steering supply pipe.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts And Nut For Power Steering Supply Line

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-- Remove bolts -1 to 4-.

Fig 14: Identifying Bolts And Coolant Hoses

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-- Remove coolant hoses -arrows-.

-- Remove both left rear coolant pipes.

-- Remove bolts -1- and -2- and remove right rear coolant pipe.

Fig 15: Identifying Nut And Bolt On Rear Right Coolant Pipe

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NOTE:

Disregard -arrow-.

NOTE:

Place a cloth under separation point to catch escaping ATF.

Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions. Refer to INFORMATION ON 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09D .

-- Remove bolts -1- and -2- and remove ATF lines from transmission.

-- Remove bolt -arrow-.

Fig 16: Identifying Bolt In Front Of Right Side Of Long Member

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-- Leave ATF lines in installation location.

-- Remove heat shield -arrows-.

Fig 17: Identifying Heat Shield Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Free up electrical wiring below.

-- Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- to Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor -G28-.

Fig 18: Locating Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor -G28- Electrical Connector

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-- Remove electrical connector from bracket and free up electrical wiring.

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

Fig 19: Identifying Starter Bolts -1 To 2-, B+ Wire -3-, And Electrical Connector -4-

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-- Swing starter slightly towards engine.

-- Separate the electrical connector -4-.

-- Remove B+ wire -3-.

-- Remove the starter.

-- Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 20: Inserting T40058 Guide Pin

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Small diameter -arrow 1- points to engine.
Large diameter -arrow 2- points to socket.

-- To loosen torque converter bolts, counterhold crankshaft using T40058.

Fig 21: Locating Torque Converter Bolts And Adapter T40058 To Counterhold Crankshaft

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NOTE:

Only turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove two torque converter bolts that are located close to each other -arrows-.

Fig 22: Identifying Two Torque Converter Bolts Located Close To Each Other -Arrows-

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-- Rotate the crankshaft approximately 110° in the direction of engine rotation and remove the next pair of bolts.

-- Rotate the crankshaft again approximately 110° in the direction of engine rotation and remove the next pair of bolts.

-- Remove engine/transmission connecting bolts -3 to 10-.

Fig 23: Identifying Alignment Sleeves -A- And Engine/Transmission Connecting Bolts

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-- Press transmission off of engine while press torque converter off of drive plate -arrow-.

Fig 24: Press Transmission Off Engine While Pressing Torque Converter Off Drive Plate -Arrow-

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-- Loosen clamping screws -1- on sides of scissor lift table VAS 6131 and then pull rear table section with transmission back slightly.

Fig 25: Identifying Separation Of Engine And Transmission

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-- Secure torque converter in transmission with 30-211 A to prevent it from falling down.

Fig 26: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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