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

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 engine cover -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the bulkhead plenum chamber. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose And Coolant Reservoir

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-- Disconnect the connector on the Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch -F66- and move the coolant reservoir to the side with the coolant hoses -1, 2 and 3- still connected.

NOTE:

Catch any leaking ATF with a cloth.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the nut -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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NOTE:

Ignore -1, 4, 5 and 6-.

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

Fig 4: Removing Bolts -2 Through 5- Connecting Engine To Transmission

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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 5: Identifying Right Drive Axle Cover

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

Fig 6: Identifying Noise Insulation

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

Fig 7: Drive Axle Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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

Fig 8: 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 9: Identifying Transmission Connector

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

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 10: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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

A5 Cabriolet

Fig 11: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

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

Fig 12: 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 13: Locating Universal Joint Bolt

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-- Remove the steering column from the steering gear and push it all the way up.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1- to the steering gear and -2- from the Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector From Servotronic Solenoid Valve

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

Fig 15: 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.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

Fig 16: Identifying Bolt -2-, Removal

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-- Press the tab in direction of -arrow B- and move it to the rear -arrow A-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- and remove the tab with the spring.

Fig 17: Identifying Bolts And Tab With Spring

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the bracket.

CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could get damaged.

Do not bend the decoupling elements in the front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2-, slide them back and tie up the left and right front mufflers to the left and right noise insulation with cable ties.

Fig 18: Identifying Bolts Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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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 bolt that connects 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.

NOTE:

Catch any leaking ATF with a cloth.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 4, 5 and 6-.

Fig 21: Identifying Bolts

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-- Move the ATF pipe to the side.

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

NOTE:

Ignore -2 and 3-.

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

Fig 22: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Counterhold the crankshaft with the T10172 with adapter T10172/7 to loosen the torque converter bolts.

Fig 23: Counterholding Crankshaft With T10172 With T10172/7 To Loosen Flywheel Bolts

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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 24: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- 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 25: Identifying Locking Piece

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

Fig 26: 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 27: Mounting Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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NOTE:

The transmission support T40173 is not illustrated.

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

Fig 28: Identifying Tunnel Crossmember

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

Fig 29: Mounting Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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