Transmission, removing (vehicles with 3.2 ltr. FSI engine)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2009 Audi A4, 2008 Audi S4, 2008 Audi A4, 2007 Audi S4, and 2007 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission, Removing (Vehicles With 3.2 ltr. FSI Engine) (1 Of 2)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Engine support bridge 10-222 A
- Support bridge 30-211 A
- Transmission support 3282
- Adapter 3282/48
- Pin 3282/50
- Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission, Removing (Vehicles With 3.2 ltr. FSI Engine) (2 Of 2)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Used oil collection and extraction unit V.A.G 1782
- Insert pad for front fender T40045
- Adapter T40058
- Bolt M10x20
Removing
NOTE:
- General repair instructions → General repair instructions .
- Read the rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic transmission → Rules for cleanliness .
- All cable ties which are released or cut open during removal must be installed in the same position when installing.
- Shift selector lever to position "N".
CAUTION:
Follow steps required when disconnecting battery →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET
- With ignition switched off, disconnect Ground (GND) wire - arrow - at battery.
- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter (left and right) →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
NOTE:
- After removal of the front exhaust pipes the subframe is detached at the rear and the transmission support (left-side) is removed.
Fig 4: Placing Lifting Surface Of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A Centrally On Lower Housing Base
- The transmission is supported centrally at the connection on the housing - arrow - with engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
- Use engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A to lift transmission up slightly.
- Install bolts - 1 - and - 4 - hand-tight.
NOTE:
- - Item 2 - and - item 3 - can be disregarded.
- Lower transmission and remove engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A from under vehicle.
- Remove heat shield - A - for driveshaft - arrows -.
- Remove bolts at transmission/driveshaft flange.
- Slide driveshaft together toward rear final drive. The constant velocity joints can be moved axially.
- Rest driveshaft on exhaust system (right-side).
Fig 7: Pressing Ball Socket Of Selector Lever Cable From Selector Shaft Lever & Removing Bracket On Transmission
NOTE:
- Mark installation position of support bracket for selector lever cable with a felt-tip pen.
- Pry ball socket - 1 - of selector lever cable off selector shaft lever.
- Remove support bracket from transmission - arrows -.
NOTE:
- Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
- Remove bracket for sound insulation - arrows -.
NOTE:
- Read the rules for cleanliness when working on automatic transmission → Rules for cleanliness .
- Place used oil collection and extraction unit V.A.G 1782 below engine.
- Unscrew union nuts - 3 - and disconnect ATF lines.
- Remove bracket - 2 - securing ATF lines.
NOTE:
- - Item 1 - can be disregarded.
- Remove bracket - arrow - for ATF lines at bottom section of transmission.
NOTE:
- Place a cloth below the ATF line to catch escaping ATF.
- Remove bolt - arrow -.
- Pull ATF lines out of transmission.
- Disconnect electrical connector - arrow - for engine speed (RPM) sensor G28.
Fig 13: Disconnecting Electrical Connector At Transmission By Turning Fastener Cap Counter-Clockwise
- Disconnect electrical connector at transmission by turning fastener cap counter-clockwise - arrow -.
CAUTION:
Check once again to make sure that the rear subframe mountings are secured hand-tight.
- Unscrew bolts - arrows - two turns at stop for torque reaction support.
- Unscrew nuts - A - below left and right engine mountings until nuts are flush with bottom end of studs.
- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.
Fig 17: Inserting Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045 On Both Sides Between Fender Mounting Flange And Body Panel Underneath
- Remove rubber seal from edges of fender mounting flanges.
- To avoid damaging edges of fender panels with engine support bridge 10-222 A, insert pad for front fender T40045 on both sides between the fender mounting flange and body panel underneath.
Fig 18: Setting Up Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A With Adapters 10-222 A/3 On Fender Mounting Flanges
- Set up engine support bridge 10-222 A with adapters 10-222 A/3 on fender mounting flanges.
- Engage spindles on engine lifting eyes as illustrated.
- Take up weight of engine with spindles until bottom engine/transmission securing bolts are accessible.
- Unbolt stabilizer bar mountings on both sides - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Swivel stabilizer bar downward.
- Remove bottom engine/transmission securing bolts - arrows -.
- Disconnect wires - 2 - and - 3 - at starter.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 4 - and remove starter.
- Guide starter toward the rear through wheel housing on right side of vehicle.
- Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 so that the large diameter - arrow 1 - faces engine. The smaller diameter - arrow 2 - faces adapter.
- Counter-hold crankshaft using adapter T40058 to loosen torque converter bolts.
NOTE:
- - Arrow - can be disregarded.
- Remove 3 torque converter bolts - arrows - through the opening for removed starter (turning crankshaft 1 /3 turn each time).
- Remove engine/transmission securing bolts - 4 to 6 -.
NOTE:
- Bolts - 3 - and - 7 - remain screwed in hand-tight.
- Set up transmission support 3282 on engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
- Place Adapter 3282/48 on transmission support 3282 as shown in illustration.
- Align arms of transmission support according to holes in adjustment plate.
- Attach support elements as illustrated on adjustment plate.
- pin 3282/50 has to be screwed in at right rear.
- Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with transmission support 3282 underneath transmission.
NOTE:
- The arrow symbol on the adjustment plate points in the direction of travel.
- Align adjustment plate parallel with transmission.
- Bolt support to left rear tapped hole on transmission - 1 - using one bolt M10x20.
- Insert flattened pin 3282/50 into mounting hole at rear right of transmission housing - arrow 2 -.
CAUTION:
- The flattened side of the pin must face toward the transmission oil pan to prevent the oil pan from being bent or damaged.
- Replace the transmission oil pan if damaged.
Fig 28: Inserting Pin Into Mounting Hole At Left Front Of Transmission Housing & Recess In Housing At Right Front Of Differential Housing
- Insert pin into mounting hole at left front of transmission housing - arrow 2 -.
- Insert pin into recess in housing at right front of differential housing - arrow 1 -.
- Raise transmission slightly.
- Remove bolts - 2 - at transmission support (right-side) and detach heat shield - B -.
- Remove bolts - 1 -.
- Detach transmission support - A - together with transmission mounting from transmission.
- Remove last engine/transmission securing bolts.
- Push transmission off engine and at the same time pry torque converter off drive plate using a screwdriver.
- Carefully lower transmission using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
NOTE:
- When lowering transmission, make sure there is sufficient clearance from drive axles.
- Secure torque converter in transmission using support bridge 30-211 A to prevent it from dropping out.