Transmission, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Step Ladder VAS 5085
Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
Counterhold Tool T10172 with Adapter T10172/5
Transmission Support T40173
Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
Counter Hold Tool T10355

Removing

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Follow the instructions for disconnecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Carefully remove the engine cover from the pins in the direction of the -arrow-. Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the left and right drive axle cover -1- inside the wheel housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Drive Axle Cover

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 3: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the front muffler or front exhaust pipe. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB] Exhaust System, Emission Controls .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the ATF pipes.

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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NOTE:

Lay a cloth under the separating point to prevent ATF from leaking out.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the ATF pipes from the transmission, then secure them at the top.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And ATF Pipes From Transmission

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-- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

-- Remove the bolts -2 through 5- connecting the engine to transmission. They are accessible from above.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission / Engine Bolts

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NOTE:

The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and also has a spacer -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Bolt & Spacer

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The spacer sleeve must be inserted between the starter and the transmission.

-- Position the 10 - 222 A with the adapter 10 - 222 A /3 on the left and right suspension strut towers as illustrated.

Fig 8: Positioning 10 - 222 A With 10 - 222 A /3 On Left And Right Suspension Strut Towers

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-- Engage the spindle 10 - 222 A /11 on the engine lifting eyes.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield from the right drive axle.

Fig 9: Drive Axle Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).

-- Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw connections counter-clockwise -arrow-.

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Connector

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-- Free up the electrical wiring harness on the transmission.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the engine speed sensor -G28- and free up the wire.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Connector From Servotronic Solenoid Valve

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the 80 - 200.

Fig 12: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the clip -2- and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

All A4; A5 Coupe:

-- Remove the nut -1- from the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 13: Identifying Subframe Crossbrace

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

A5 Cabriolet:

-- Remove the left and right bolt -2-.

Fig 14: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- for the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 15: Identifying Bolt For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Line Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -arrows- and the subframe crossbrace.

All Vehicles

CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Remove the steering column from the steering gear only when the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Do not change the steering wheel and steering gear position. Secure the steering wheel, for example using adhesive tape.

-- Lower the steering wheel as far as possible.

-- Turn the steering wheel into its center position (wheels in the straight-ahead position) and secure it.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .

Fig 16: Pressing CV Joint Off Steering Gear And Sliding It Up

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-- Remove the steering column -1- from the steering gear -2- and slide it all the way up.

Fig 17: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt -1-, push the front exhaust pipe strap off the transmission and swivel it toward the rear -arrow-.

Fig 18: Identifying Bolt, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield.

Fig 19: Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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-- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counterholding them with the T10172 and T10172/5.

Fig 20: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Press the driveshaft together with rear final drive; the universal joint is able to slide axially.

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

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

Fig 21: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Remove the 3 bolts -arrow- from the torque converter.

Fig 22: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- To do this, turn the crankshaft on the vibration damper 120° and then counterhold it using the T10355.

Fig 23: Identifying Vibration Damper Rotated Into "OT" Position Using Counter Hold Tool T10355

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

The starter must be installed in order to install the locking piece -1- correctly in the starter opening when installing the transmission.

Fig 24: Identifying Locking Piece

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-- Remove the remaining bolts -6 through 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.

Fig 25: Identifying Transmission / Engine Bolts

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-- Position the V.A.G 1383 A and the T40173 under the transmission and secure it with the tensioning strap -1- as illustrated.

Fig 26: Mounting Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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NOTE:

The T40173 is not illustrated.

Fig 27: Identifying Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

-- Lower the transmission using the V.A.G 1383 A first to dimension -a-.

Fig 28: Lowering Transmission

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Dimension -a- = maximum 100 mm.

-- Slightly pre-tension both 10 - 222 A /11.

Fig 29: Mounting Special Tools Onto Engine

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-- Press the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully using the V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 30: Mounting Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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