Transmission, Removing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery

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-- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable -2- from the battery post. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering

Fig 2: Identifying Reservoir Bracket To Body

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-- Extract the power steering hydraulic oil from the reservoir -3- using the V.A.G 1782.

NOTE:

Ignore -1, 2 and 4-.

-- Remove the engine covers -1 and 2- upward.

Fig 3: Engine Cover -1- And -2-

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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 4: Identifying Right Drive Axle Cover

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-- Remove the noise insulation -1 and 2-. Refer to "Underbody Trim" in EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT (CABRIOLET) .

Fig 5: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the left and right front muffler. Refer to [For engine(s) CCBA] Removal and Installation .

Fig 6: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -1-. Remove the right catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold and move it toward the right.

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts, Bolts And Right Catalytic Converter

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

Fig 8: Identifying Bolt For ATF Line Bracket

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

Vehicles with an ATF Pipe Filter

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Pipes -1 And 2-

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NOTE:

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the escaping ATF.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and pull the ATF pipe -1- off the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore -2 and 3-.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 10: Identifying ATF Pipe Filter

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-- Remove the circlip -arrow- and separate the ATF pipe from the ATF pipe filter.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Tie up the ATF pipes -1 and 2-.

Fig 11: Identifying ATF Pipes -1 And 2-

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NOTE:

Ignore -3-.

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

Vehicles with an ATF Filter

Fig 12: Identifying Bolts -Arrows-, ATF Pipes -1 And 2- To ATF Filter Housing

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NOTE:

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the escaping ATF.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, pull the ATF pipes -1 and 2- off the ATF filter housing and tie them up.

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

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Fig 13: Identifying Bolt (If Equipped) And Coolant Recirculation Pump

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- (if equipped) and move the coolant pump -V50- to the side.

-- Remove the ball socket -2- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the 80 - 200.

Fig 14: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the circlip -1- and free up the selector lever cable.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

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

Fig 15: Removing Bolts -2 Through 5- Connecting Engine To Transmission

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NOTE:

Ignore -A-.

-- Secure the right catalytic converter loosely using a nut so it does not fall down.

-- Position the 10 - 222 A with the adapter T40093/6 on the left and right suspension strut towers as illustrated.

Fig 16: Mounting 10 - 222 A With T40093/6 On Left And Right Suspension Strut Towers

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-- Secure the spindles 10 - 222 A /11 in the left and right engine lifting eyes.

-- Slightly tension the engine with the spindles.

A5 Cabriolet/A5 Sportback

Fig 17: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right diagonal braces. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Fig 18: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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.

Vehicles with Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

Fig 19: Identifying Power Steering Control Module

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-- Loosen the retainer -arrow-, push the release downward to disconnect the connector -2- from the power steering control module -J500-.

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

-- Free up the wiring harness.

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Fig 20: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- and the heat shield -1-.

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

Fig 21: Drive Axle Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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

Fig 22: Identifying Bolts And Left Drive Axle Heat Shield

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -1- (if equipped).

Fig 23: Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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Vehicles with a Bolted Driveshaft

Fig 24: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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

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

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Vehicles with an Attached Driveshaft

Fig 25: Driveshaft Boot Hose Clamp

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NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive repair information.

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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Fig 26: Turning Twist Lock Counter-Clockwise -Arrow-

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CAUTION:

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

Always "discharge" the static electricity. Do this by touching a grounded object, for example vehicle ground, the vehicle or the hoist.
Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28- and free up the wire on the transmission.

Fig 27: Locating Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor -G28-

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and push it upward. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 28: Locating Universal Joint Bolt

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

Fig 29: Identifying Bolt, Removal

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

Fig 30: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 31: 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 with the T40058 and an angled wrench and loosen the drive plate bolts.

Fig 32: Using Socket T40058 To Counter Hold Crankshaft

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NOTE:

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

-- Remove the 6 flywheel bolts -arrow- while turning the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 33: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering

Fig 34: Placing V.A.G 1782 Under Separating Point

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-- Place the V.A.G 1782 under the separating point.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, disconnect the hydraulic line -1- from the steering gear and move it to the side.

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

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Fig 35: Removing Starter Bolt -1

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-- Remove the bolt -1- from the starter.

-- Remove the starter from the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

-- Remove remaining transmission to engine connecting bolts -6 through 10-.

NOTE:

Ignore -A-.

Fig 36: Do Not Set T40173 On ATF Pan

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CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

The T40173 must not be set on the ATF pan.

-- Place the V.A.G 1383 A with the T40173 under the transmission.

The transmission support must be placed at the front as follows:

The bracket -2- fits into the flywheel on the transmission housing on the left side of the transmission.
The transmission mount is positioned on the differential housing on the right side of the transmission. Insert a flat piece of rubber -1- in between to protect the housing.

-- Secure the transmission with a tensioning strap -1-.

Fig 37: Securing Transmission With A Tensioning Strap

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

Fig 38: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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NOTE:

Shown without the V.A.G 1383 A.

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