Engine And Manual Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scissor-Type Assembly Platform VAS 6131 A
Support Set VAS 6131/10, Supplementary Set VAS 6131/13-7 and Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14
Socket T40058

Procedure

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector To Fuel Injectors (Left Cylinder Head)

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on VAS 6131 A.

-- Remove the electrical connector -3- for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 after catalytic converter -G131- from the bracket and disconnect it.

NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and the nuts -arrows- and then remove the left catalytic converter.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts, Bolt And Left Catalytic Converter

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-- Remove the connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130- from the holder and disconnect it.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector To Fuel Injectors (Right Cylinder Head)

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NOTE:

Ignore -2 and 3-.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts, Bolts And Right Catalytic Converter

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-.

Fig 5: Locating Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor -G28-

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

Vehicles with Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

Fig 6: Identifying Power Steering Control Module

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the power steering control module -J500-.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and move the coolant recirculation pump -V50- to the side.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolt (If Equipped) And Coolant Recirculation Pump

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All Vehicles

Fig 8: Identifying Bolts, Selector Rod And Push Rod

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the gear recognition sensor -G604-.

NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 3-.

-- Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission flange shafts.

Fig 9: Identifying Left And Right Drive Axles

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-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 11: Identifying 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.

-- Counter hold the crankshaft and loosen the drive plate bolts using a T40058 and a ring wrench.

Fig 12: Using Socket T40058 To Counter Hold Crankshaft

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NOTE:

The crankshaft may be turned only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the 6 bolts -arrow- on the clutch module. Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 13: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Equip the VAS 6131 A with the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/13-7 and VAS 6131/14 as follows:

Fig 14: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Table Coordinates	Parts from the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/13-7 and VAS 6131/14
F2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14

-- Install the VAS 6131/13-7 at the right front of the engine in the threaded hole as shown in the illustration.

Fig 15: Identifying Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7

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-- Install the VAS 6131/13-7 on the scissor lift table and tighten it to 20 Nm.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/14 at the front of the transmission as shown in the illustration.

Fig 16: Attaching Mounting Elements From Support Set For Audi VAS 6131/10

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-- Rotate the left and right spindles up until the VAS 6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.

-- Attach mounting element base plates to the VAS 6131 A and tighten to 20 Nm.

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

Fig 17: Mounting Transmission To Engine

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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 -A-.

-- Loosen clamping bolts -1- on sides of the VAS 6131 A and pull the rear table plate with the transmission toward rear -arrow-.

Fig 18: Loosening Bolts -1- On Sides Of VAS 6131 A And Pull Rear Table Plate With Transmission Toward Rear -Arrow-

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