Transmission, Removing, 6-Cylinder TDI Engine

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pry lever 80-200
Engine Support Bridge10-222A
Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 or Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit VAG1782
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172A with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter T10172/5

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Crankshaft Socket T140058

Fig 2: Adapter (Socket) T140058
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Gearbox Support T140173

Fig 3: Gearbox Support T140173
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Preparing the Gearbox Support T140173:

Fig 4: Preparing Gearbox Support T140173 For Use

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-- The bracket attached to -item 1- must be removed.

-- The bracket -item 2- must be turned so that the longer side faces up as illustrated.

Removing

Fig 5: Identifying Battery

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-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable -2-. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Vehicles with hydraulic power steering:

Fig 6: Identifying Reservoir Bracket To Body

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-- Extract the power steering hydraulic oil from the reservoir -3- using the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500.

NOTE:

Ignore -items 1, 2 and 4-.

All vehicles:

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Covers, Removal

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-- Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

Fig 8: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Remove the left and right driveshaft cover -1- inside the wheel housing.

-- Remove the noise insulations -1- and -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 9: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Remove the front exhaust pipe. .

Fig 10: Identifying Bolt

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

Fig 11: Identifying Bolt For ATF Line Bracket

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-- Remove the selector lever cable ball socket -2- using the Pry Lever 80-200 from the gearshift lever.

Fig 12: 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.

Vehicles with an ATF pipe filter:

Fig 13: 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 -items 2 and 3-.

NOTE:

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

Fig 14: Identifying ATF Pipe Filter

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

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

Fig 15: Identifying ATF Pipes -1 And 2-

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NOTE:

Ignore -items 3-.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Vehicles with an ATF filter:

Fig 16: 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 the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

All vehicles:

Fig 17: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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

NOTE:

Ignore -item A-.

-- Place the Engine Support Bridge10-222A with Engine Support Bridge - Engine Bracket 10-222A /1 on the left and right suspension strut tower, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 18: Positioning Engine Support Bridge10-222A

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-- Engage the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle 10-222A/11 on the left front engine lifting eyes.

-- Slightly pretension the engine with the spindle.

-- If equipped, remove the left and right crossmember. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

Fig 19: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 20: Identifying Subframe Crossbrace

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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.

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

Fig 21: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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

Fig 22: Drive Axle Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- Remove left and right driveshafts from transmission flange shafts.

Fig 23: Disconnecting Connector On Transmission

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CAUTION:

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

Always "discharge" the static electricity before working with electric connectors. 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.

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- and free up the wire on the transmission.

Fig 24: Locating Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor -G28-

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and push them both upward. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

Fig 25: Press CV Joint Off Steering Gear And Slide It Up

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

Fig 26: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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Vehicles with a bolted driveshaft:

Fig 27: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Counterhold the driveshaft using Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter T10172/5 and remove the bolts attaching the driveshaft to the transmission.

-- 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 28: 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 service information.

-- Removing the driveshaft (attached). Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE , and DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DRIVESHAFT CONNECTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE . For Sport Differential, refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE , and DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . .

All vehicles:

Fig 29: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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

-- Insert the Crankshaft Socket T140058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 30: Guide Pin And Adapter T140058

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The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Socket T140058 to loosen the flywheel bolts.

Fig 31: Identifying TDC With Special Tool Adapter T140058

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NOTE:

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

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

Fig 32: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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Vehicles with hydraulic power steering:

Fig 33: Identifying Hydraulic Line -1- At Steering Gear

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the separating point.

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

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

All vehicles:

Fig 34: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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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 -item A-.

CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

The Gearbox Support T140173 must not be set on the ATF pan.

Fig 35: Placing Engine And Gearbox Jack VAS 6031 Under Transmission
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-- Place the transmission on the prepared Gearbox Support T140173.

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 36: Securing Transmission With A Tensioning Strap

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

Fig 37: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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NOTE:

The illustration id shown without the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

-- Press the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.