Transmission, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Step Ladder VAS 5085
Engine Support Basic Set T40091
Engine Support Supplement Set T40093
Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
Counterhold Tool T10172 with Adapter T10172/5
Socket T40058
Transmission Support T40173

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.

Observe measures for disconnecting battery.

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

-- Remove the rear engine cover -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

-- 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 left front muffler. Refer to [For engine(s) CALA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls .

-- Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to [For engine(s) CALA] 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: Removing Bolts -2 Through 5- Connecting Engine To Transmission

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-- Position the 10 - 222 A with connector T40091/3 on the left and right suspension strut towers as shown in the illustration.

Fig 7: Positioning Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

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-- Engage the spindle 10 - 222 A /11 in the right engine lifting eye.

-- Install the additional 10 - 222 A parts as illustrated. Place the support T40093/3 on the notches in the longitudinal member.

Fig 8: Identifying Additional Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

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-- Engage the 10 - 222 A /11 in the left front engine lifting eye.

-- 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 the bolts -arrows- and the left drive axle heat shield.

Fig 10: Identifying Bolts And Left Drive Axle Heat Shield

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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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

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

Fig 16: 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 17: 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 18: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt -1- press the retaining tab off the transmission and tilt it back -arrow-.

Fig 19: Identifying Bolt, Removal

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

Fig 20: Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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

Fig 21: 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 22: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 23: 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 using the T40058 to loosen the torque converter bolts.

Fig 24: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts And Adapter T40058

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NOTE:

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

-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- while turning the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 25: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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

Fig 26: Identifying Locking Piece

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NOTE:

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

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

Fig 27: Removing Remaining Bolts -6 Through 11- That Attach Engine To Transmission

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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 28: Mounting Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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NOTE:

The T40173 is not illustrated.

Fig 29: 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 30: Lowering Transmission

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Dimension -a- = maximum 100 mm.

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

Fig 31: Identifying Additional Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

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

Fig 32: Mounting Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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