Transmission, Removing, 3.0L TDI

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172A with Counterhold - Kit - Adapters 5 T10172/5
Crankshaft Socket T40058
Gearbox Support T40173

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10-222A

Fig 2: Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
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Pry Lever 80-200

Fig 3: Pry Lever 80-200
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Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931

Fig 4: Engine & Transmission Jack VAG 1383 A
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Step Ladder VAS5085

Fig 5: Identifying Step Ladder VAS 5085
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Removing

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

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

-- Remove the particulate filter and the front exhaust pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER for 3.0L, engine codes CCBA, CGXC, CTUB .

-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Right Drive Axle Cover

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-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 7: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the ATF pipes -1- and -2-.

Fig 8: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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NOTE:

Lay a cloth under the separating point to prevent ATF from leaking out.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts And ATF Pipes From Transmission

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- and remove the ATF pipes from the transmission, then secure them at the top.

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

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

Fig 10: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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-- Remove the bolt -1- from the engine lifting eye.

Fig 11: Identifying Wiring Harness -Arrow-

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-- Free up the wiring harness with the Pry Lever 80-200 -arrow-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

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

Fig 12: Supporting Engine With Engine Support Bridge

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-- Engage the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle10-222A/11 on the left engine lifting eyes.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the right driveshaft heat shield -A-.

Fig 13: Identifying Heat Shield

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NOTE:

Ignore -B-.

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

Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Connector

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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).

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

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

-- Remove the nut -1- from the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 15: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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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 bolts -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

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

Fig 16: Disconnect Connector From Servotronic Solenoid Valve

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

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

Fig 17: Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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-- Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Fig 18: Locating Universal Joint Bolt

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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- for the steering column. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the propshaft heat shield.

Fig 19: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Counterhold the propshaft using Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapters 5 T10172/5 and remove the bolt attaching the propshaft to the transmission.

Fig 20: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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

-- Secure the propshaft to the side.

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

Fig 21: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Insert the Crankshaft Socket T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 22: 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.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Socket T40058 to loosen the torque converter bolts.

Fig 23: Identifying TDC With Special Tool Adapter T40058

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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 bolt -1- from the bottom of the starter on the engine side.

Fig 25: Locating Starter Bolt & Locking Piece

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-- Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.

NOTE:

Locking Ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

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

Fig 26: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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

Fig 27: Place VAG 1782 Under Separating Point

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, disconnect the hydraulic oil 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.

-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 with the Gearbox Support T40173 under the transmission and secure with the tensioning strap -1- as shown in the illustration.

Fig 28: Mount Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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-- Lightly tension the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle10-222A/11.

Fig 29: Supporting Engine With Engine Support Bridge

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NOTE:

The Gearbox Support T40173 is not illustrated.

Fig 30: Identifying Crossmember & Bolts

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

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

Fig 31: Mount Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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