Transmission, removing (vehicles with 4.2 ltr. MPI engine)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission, Removing (Vehicles With 4.2 ltr. MPI Engine) (1 Of 2)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine support bridge 10-222 A
Shackle 10-222 A/12
Hose clamps, up to 25 mm dia. 3094
Transmission support 3282

Adapter 3282/48
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission, Removing (Vehicles With 4.2 ltr. MPI Engine) (2 Of 2)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Bracket 30-211 A
Pin 3282/50
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.
Heat insulation sleeves removed during removal of transmission must be installed in the same position when installing.

Shift selector lever to position "P".

CAUTION: Follow steps required when disconnecting battery →

27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET

Fig 3: Sliding Battery Cover Toward Right Side Of Vehicle And Remove

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Slide battery cover toward right side of vehicle - arrow 1 - and remove - arrow 2 -.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Ground (GND) Wire At Battery

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With ignition switched off, disconnect Ground (GND) wire - arrow - at battery.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 6: Removing Front Engine Cover

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Remove front engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 7: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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Remove cover - 1 - on left side of engine compartment.

Fig 8: Removing Coolant Hoses & Coolant Expansion Tank

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Disconnect coolant hose - 2 - with hose clamp 3094 and detach at coolant expansion tank.
Unbolt coolant expansion tank - arrow -.
Disconnect electrical wire leading to Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch F66 at expansion tank (bottom) and move coolant expansion tank (with coolant hose - 1 - attached) clear to one side.
If necessary, close off connection with a suitable plug.

Fig 9: Removing Bracket For Electrical Harness Connectors At Left From Bulkhead

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Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 to 4 - from retainer at left of bulkhead.
Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 - , - 3 - and - 4 -.
Detach retainer at bulkhead.
Detach heat insulation sleeve at wiring harness and move wiring harness clear.

Move Lambda probe wires clear (downward).

Fig 10: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Right Side)

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Remove cover - 1 - on right side of engine compartment.

Fig 11: Removing Air Guide Hose

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Remove air intake hose - arrows -.

Fig 12: Removing Bracket For Electrical Harness Connectors At Right From Bulkhead

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Disconnect connectors - 1 to 4 - from retainer at right of bulkhead.
Disconnect electrical connectors - 2 - and - 4 -.
Move Lambda probe wires clear (downward).

NOTE:

Mark the attachment points for the Lambda probe wires, to make sure they are attached in the same place during installation.

Fig 13: Installing Shackle 10-222 A/12 To Engine Lifting Eye (Right Rear)

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Install shackle 10-222 A/12 to engine lifting eye (right rear).

NOTE:

- Item 1 - can be disregarded.

Fig 14: Inserting Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045 On Both Sides Between Fender Mounting Flange And Body Panel Underneath

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Detach 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 15: Placing Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A With Adapters 10-222 A/3 Onto Fender Panel Flange

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Place engine support bridge 10-222 A with adapters 10-222 A/3 onto fender panel flange, as shown in illustration.
Engage spindles of engine support bridge 10-222 A in engine lifting eye (front) and in shackle 10-222 A/21 (rear).
Take up weight of engine on spindles of support bar, but do not lift.

Fig 16: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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Remove both front wheels.
On vehicles equipped with auxiliary heater remove screws - arrows - securing exhaust pipe of auxiliary heater to sound insulation.

Fig 17: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

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Release quick release fasteners - 1 - , remove bolts - 2 - and remove sound insulation.

Fig 18: Removing Bracket For Sound Insulation

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Remove bracket for sound insulation - arrows -.

Fig 19: Removing Wiring Harness Bracket At Right Engine Plate

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Remove bracket for wiring harness at engine support (right-side) - arrows -.

Fig 20: Unclipping Operating Rod For Vehicle Levelling Sensor At Lower Transverse Link

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If installed, unclip operating rod for vehicle level sensor from lower transverse link - arrow - or detach connector at operating rod (top).

Fig 21: Removing Bolt (On Left And Right)

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Remove bolt - 2 - (on left and right).

NOTE:

Ignore - item 1 - and - items 3 to 5 -.

Fig 22: Removing Nuts For Left/Right Stabilizer Mounts

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Remove nuts (left and right) - 1 to 4 - for stabilizer bar mounting and remove stabilizer bar.

Fig 23: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts (Left/Right) For Transmission Mounting At Subframe

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Remove securing bolts (left and right) - 3 - for transmission mounting - B - at subframe - C -.

Fig 24: Checking Holes Align Using Testing Mandrel 3393

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Before loosening subframe, use locating pin 3393 to check whether holes - 1 - and - 2 - are aligned.

If this is not the case, wheel alignment has to be performed after installing subframe.

Fig 25: Remove Bolts 2- And At Front And Rear Of Subframe On Both Sides Of Vehicle

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Remove bolts - 1 to 4 - and lower subframe.

NOTE:

The subframe may be allowed to rest on the transverse links. It does not have to be removed completely.

Fig 26: Locating Clamping Sleeves

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NOTE:

To prevent damage, the flexible couplings in the front exhaust pipes must not be bent further than 10°.

Disconnect exhaust system at clamps - arrows -.

Fig 27: Removing/Installing Heat Shield For Driveshaft

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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.

Fig 28: Drive Shaft Tied To Side, Onto Heat Shield

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Tie driveshaft to side, onto heat shield - arrow -.

Fig 29: Disconnecting 16-Pin Electrical Connector At Transmission By Folding Out Release Tab And Turning Fastener Cap Counter-Clockwise

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Disconnect 16-pin electrical connector - 2 - at transmission by folding out the release tab and turning fastener cap counter-clockwise.

NOTE:

- Item 1 - can be disregarded.

Fig 30: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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Remove heat shields - arrow - for drive axles (left and right).
Remove drive axles (left and right) from flange on transmission.

NOTE:

Make sure you do not damage surface coating on drive axles.

Fig 31: Removing Refrigerant Line On Bracket

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Remove bracket (right-side) - arrow - for refrigerant line.

Fig 32: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Right Engine Mount

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Disconnect electrical connector - 1 -.
Remove bolts - arrows - and remove engine support together with engine mounting.

Fig 33: Identifying Ground (GND) Wire, Wires, Nuts, Bolts & Starter

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Remove Ground (GND) wire - 5 -.
Disconnect wires - 3 - and - 4 -.
Remove nut - 1 - and bolt - 2 -.
Remove starter.

Fig 34: Inserting Guide Pin Of Adapter T40058

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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.

Fig 35: Removing Bolts From Torque Converter Through Opening For Starter

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Remove 3 bolts from torque converter through opening for starter (turn crankshaft ¹ /₃ of a turn to access one bolt after another).

Fig 36: Removing Bottom Engine/Transmission Connecting Bolts

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Remove lower engine/transmission securing bolts - arrows -.

Fig 37: Identifying Cable Support Bracket To Transmission

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Mark position of mounting bracket for selector lever cable relative to transmission housing to simplify reassembly. Unbolt mounting bracket - arrows -.
Loosen clips securing ATF lines to transmission and engine → ATF cooling lines .
Lower engine/transmission assembly as far as possible, using spindles of support bracket.

CAUTION: When lowering the engine/transmission assembly, make sure none of the lines or wires are stretched or pinched and also avoid causing damage to any other components.

Fig 38: Removing Bolt At Strap For Left Front Exhaust Pipe

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NOTE:

Mark the attachment points for the Lambda probe wires, to make sure they are attached in the same place during installation.

Remove bolt - arrow - at bracket for front exhaust pipe (left-side).

Fig 39: Removing Nuts For Left Front Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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Remove nuts - 1 to 3 - connecting front exhaust pipe (left-side) to exhaust manifold.

NOTE:

In the illustration the engine has been removed.

Detach front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold (left-side).
Remove front exhaust pipe.

Fig 40: Identifying Bolt, Heat Shield, Bolt & Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28

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Remove bolt - 2 -.
Remove heat shield - B -.
Remove bolt - 1 -.
Pull engine speed (RPM) sensor G28 - item A - out of transmission.

NOTE:

The engine speed (RPM) sensor G28 is inserted in bell housing (top left).

Fig 41: Removing Bolt At Strap For Right Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove bolt - arrow - at bracket for front exhaust pipe (right-side).

Fig 42: Removing Nuts For Right Front Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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Remove nuts - 1 to 3 - connecting front exhaust pipe (right-side) with exhaust manifold.

NOTE:

In the illustration the engine has been removed.

Remove front exhaust pipe.

Fig 43: Removing/Installing Bolts, Heat Shield, Transmission Support

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Remove bolts - 2 - at transmission supports (right and left) and detach heat shields - B -.
Remove bolts - 1 -.
Detach transmission support - A - together with transmission mounting from transmission.

Fig 44: Using Pry Lever - RMV Outside Mirror 80-200 To Pry Ball Socket On Selector Lever Cable Off Selector Shaft Lever

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Use removal lever 80-200 to pry ball socket - 1 - on selector lever cable off selector shaft lever.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
- Item 2 - can be disregarded.

Fig 45: Placing Adapter 3282/48 On Transmission Support 3282

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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 rear right.

NOTE:

The pin 3282/50 is flattened at the side - arrow - , the flattened side should face the oil pan when inserting pin into transmission.

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.

Fig 46: Bolting Support To Left Rear Tapped Hole On Transmission

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Bolt support to left rear tapped hole on transmission - 1 - using one bolt M10x20.
Insert flattened pin 3282/50 into mounting hole at right rear 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 47: Inserting Pin Into Mounting Hole At Left Front Of Transmission Housing & Recess In Housing At Right Front Of Differential Housing

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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 -.
Place drip tray in position.

Fig 48: Location Of ATF Lines At Transmission

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Remove bolts - 2 -.
Pull ATF cooling lines off transmission.
Seal lines and transmission connections with clean sealing plugs to prevent ATF from escaping.

Fig 49: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove all remaining securing bolts between engine and transmission.
If necessary, lower engine slightly again via spindles.

Fig 50: Using Assembly Lever To Press Torque Converter Off Drive Plate Of Engine

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Use assembly lever to press torque converter off drive plate of engine - arrow -.
Press transmission off engine.

Fig 51: Lowering Rear Edge Of Transmission By Adjusting Transmission Support 3282 Accordingly

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Lower rear edge of transmission by adjusting transmission support 3282 accordingly.
Guide transmission out diagonally downward/to rear.

NOTE:

When lowering transmission, make sure there is sufficient clearance to drive axles.

Fig 52: Securing Torque Converter

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Secure torque converter in transmission using Bracket 30-211 A to prevent it from dropping out.