Transmission, Removing, Vehicles With 2.0L TDI Engine (Pr-Th3, TM4)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pry Lever 80-200
Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 or VAG1782
Step Ladder VAS5085
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Gearbox Support T40173

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge10-222A

Fig 2: Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
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Procedure

Fig 3: 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.

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

CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the engine cover.

Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.

-- Generation I engine: carefully remove the engine cover from the retaining pins one after the other -arrows-.

Fig 4: Removing Engine Covers (Generation I Engine)

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-- Generation II engine: carefully remove the engine cover from the retaining pins one after the other -arrows-.

Fig 5: Removing Engine Covers (Generation II Engine)

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-- Remove the noise insulations -1- and -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 6: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Disconnect the ATF lines at the engine -1- and transmission -2-.

Fig 7: Locating Bolts On ATF Pipe On Engine -1- & Transmission -2-

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-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to OVERVIEW - BULKHEAD ..

-- Remove the connector -1- from the bracket and free up the wiring harness -2- with the Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 8: Identifying Connector -1- And Wiring Harness -2-

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NOTE:

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

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Pipes And Bolts

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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: Engine To Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves

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NOTE:

The bolts -3 and 5- also attach the wire bracket. Attach the bracket to the engine.

The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and has an additional spacer sleeve -arrow-.

Fig 11: Identifying Bolt & Spacer Sleeve

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The bolt "item 2" in the preceding illustration can be reached by using a socket with a joint -arrow-.

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Bolt Using Socket With A Joint Tool

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-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

Fig 13: Identifying Connector -3-

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and free up the hoses -1- on the bracket.

-- Lay the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505- toward the rear.

-- Free up the wiring harness -arrow-.

Fig 14: Identifying Bracket And Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -1- and the bracket -2-.

-- Place the Engine Support Bridge10-222A on the left and right suspension strut tower, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 15: Identifying Engine Lifting Eyelets

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

-- Slightly pretension the engine with the spindles.

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and push them both upward. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 16: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft To Steering Gear Bolt

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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.

All A4, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback:

Fig 17: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

A5 Cabriolet:

Fig 18: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -2- and the stabilizer bar.

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

Fig 19: Identifying Bolt For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Line Bracket

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All vehicles:

Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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

-- Remove the cap from the vibration damper.

Fig 21: Identifying Offset Open-End Wrench

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-- To loosen the flywheel bolts, counterhold the crankshaft with an offset open-end wrench -1- at the vibration damper.

NOTE:

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

-- Remove the 3 flywheel bolts -arrow- while turning the crankshaft 120° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 22: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Remove the front exhaust pipe. .

Fig 23: Identifying Front Muffler

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-- Remove the retaining tab screw -2-.

Fig 24: Identifying Bolt -2-, Removal

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-- Press the tab -1- in -direction of arrow B- and swivel it toward the rear -arrow A-.

NOTE:

The particulate filter remains installed.

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

Fig 25: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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

Fig 26: Drive Axle Heat Shield & Bolts

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NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation position with the transmission removed.

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

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

Fig 27: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Transmission By Rotating Twist Lock Counter-Clockwise

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-- Remove the bolts -2- from the cable mounting bracket.

-- Free up the selector lever cable.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

CAUTION:

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

Vehicles with hydraulic power steering:

Fig 28: Place VAG 1782 Under Separating Point

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

-- 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.

Vehicles with electro-mechanical power steering:

Fig 29: Power Steering Control Module & Connectors

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-- Loosen the retainer -arrow-, push the release downward and disconnect the connector -2- from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

All vehicles:

Fig 30: Engine To Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves

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-- Remove the starter bolt -1-.

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

-- Remove the remaining bolts -6 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.

-- 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 31: Mounting Transmission Onto T40173 And Secure It Using Tension Strap

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-- Remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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