Engine And Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A
Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14
Two M10 x 35 bolts with washer diameter 30 mm
Crankshaft Socket T40058

Procedure

Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B.

NOTE:

During installation, cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Remove the generator. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367- FROM MY 09, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Generator Removal

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-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A with Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14

Fig 2: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform Coordinates	Components of the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14.
E1	/10-1	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/13-3

-- Attach the Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 to the front of the engine into the threaded holes.

Fig 3: Attaching VAS 6131/13-7 To Scissor Lift Table Also With VAS 6131/10-1 Using An M10 X 35 Bolt -Arrow-

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-- Attach the Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 to the scissor lift table also with Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - Plate VAS6131/10-1 using an M10 x 35 bolt -arrow- and washer.

-- Attach the mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14 on the front of the transmission, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Attaching Mounting Elements From VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/12, VAS 6131/13 And VAS 6131/14 To Transmission

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-- Prepare mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 for supporting driveshaft as shown in illustration.

-- Secure the Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Mounting Pins VAS6131/12-2 with a M10 x 35 bolt -arrow- and 30 mm washer.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the left catalytic converter.

Fig 5: Identifying Catalytic Converter Nuts -Arrows-

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and nuts -arrows- from the right catalytic converter.

Fig 6: Identifying Right Catalytic Converter Bolt And Nuts

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-- Remove the bolt -3- and then remove the left catalytic converter with the front muffler.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts -1, 2, 3- And Bracket -4-

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and then remove the right catalytic converter with the front muffler.

NOTE:

Ignore items -2 and 4-.

-- Free up the ventilation hose -4-.

Fig 8: Identifying Left Rear Coolant Pipes On Transmission Clamps And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

NOTE:

Ignore items -1, 2 and 3-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 9: Identifying Right Coolant Pipe Bolts -1- And ATF Bolt -2-

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NOTE:

Ignore item -3-.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the transmission.

Fig 10: Identifying Bolts -1 And 2-

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NOTE:

Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

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

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

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 11: Identifying Right Coolant Pipe On The Transmission Bolt And Hose Clamp -2-

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the nut -1- and bolts -arrows- from the right engine mount.

Fig 12: Identifying Left Engine Mount Nut -1- And Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Lift the engine with the Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 just far enough until it is possible to remove the right engine mount.

Fig 13: Attaching VAS 6131/13-7 To Scissor Lift Table Also With VAS 6131/10-1 Using An M10 X 35 Bolt -Arrow-

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right engine support -1-.

Fig 14: Identifying Right Engine Support -1- And Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Disconnect the connector -4-.

Fig 15: Identifying B+ Wire On Starter Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and free up the B+ wire.

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 5- and remove the starter.

-- Install the engine support and the engine mount for the following procedure. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

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

Fig 16: 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 and loosen the torque converter bolts using a Crankshaft Socket T40058 and a ring wrench.

Fig 17: Counter Hold Crankshaft Using Socket T40058

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NOTE:

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

-- Remove the cover -2-.

Fig 18: View Of Starter Motor Opening Cover -2-

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-- Turn the crankshaft 120° in the direction of engine rotation and remove the 6 torque converter bolts -1- inside the opening in the starter.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- at the transfer case/front driveshaft connection. Refer to REAR DRIVESHAFT .

Fig 19: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Remove the transmission/engine bolts -3 through 11-.

Fig 20: Identifying Aluminum Bolts - 1 Through 11 -

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-- Loosen the side bolts -1- on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and pull the rear table plate and transmission slightly toward the rear -arrow-.

Fig 21: Locating Bolts -1- On Sides Of VAS 6131 A And Pull Rear Table Plate With Transmission Toward Rear -Arrow-

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-- Push the torque converter off the drive plate and through the opening for the starter.

-- Secure torque converter in transmission against falling out with Bracket - Multiple Use 30 - 211 A.

Fig 22: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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