Engine And Transmission, Separating

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Procedure

Fig 1: Electrical Wiring

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-- Free up electrical wiring -arrows-.

-- Remove the coolant hoses from the transmission oil cooler -arrows-.

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses

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NOTE:

To prevent dirt from entering, seal open lines and connections with clean plugs or protective caps.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Bolts

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AWD:

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Level Thermal Sensor Bolts

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-- Loosen the bolts -1- and remove the bolts -2-.

All Vehicles:

Fig 5: Lifting Eyebolt 3368

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-- Tighten the 3368 a few turns on the transmission bracket with an M10 self-locking collar nut -arrow-.

-- Engage the 2024 A on the VAS 6100 and on the transmission as shown in the illustration.

Fig 6: Transmission Lifted

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NOTE:

To be aligned to the center of gravity of the engine assembly, the hole rails of the lifting hook must be inserted as shown in the illustration.

WARNING:

Loose engine support bridge components could cause an accident.

Secure the mounting hooks and pins on the engine support bridge using securing pins -arrows-.

-- Raise the transmission slightly.

-- Remove engine to transmission connecting bolts -1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10-.

Fig 7: Direct Shift Automatic Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts

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NOTE:

Ignore items -2, 4 and A-.

-- Remove transmission from engine.