Transmission, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10-222A
Pry Lever 80-200
Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931
Step Ladder VAS5085
Engine Support - Basic Set T40091
Engine Support - Supplement Kit T40093A
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172A with Counterhold - Kit - Adapters 5-9 T10172/5
Crankshaft Socket T40058
Gearbox Support T40173

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 rear engine cover in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

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

Fig 2: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Remove the noise insulations -1- and -2-, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 3: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the left front muffler, refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 4: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts

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

Fig 5: 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, steering gear or subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

-- Remove the right catalytic converter, refer to RIGHT CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 0B6 .

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts, Bolts And Right Catalytic Converter

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

Fig 7: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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-- Remove the tower brace, refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 8: Identifying Strut Tower Brace, Bolts -1- And Nuts -2-

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-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

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

-- 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.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts And ATF Lines From Transmission

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

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission To Engine Bolts And Alignment Sleeves

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-- Place the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A with the Engine Support - Basic Set- Connection T40091/3 on the left and right suspension strut tower, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 11: Positioning Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

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

-- Install the remaining parts of the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A as illustrated. Place the Engine Support Bracket T40093/3 on the notches in the longitudinal member.

Fig 12: Identifying Additional Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

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

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 3- and remove the heat shield -B- from the right drive axle.

Fig 13: Identifying Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left drive axle heat shield.

Fig 14: Identifying Bolts And Left Drive Axle Heat Shield

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

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 in direction of -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Connector

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-- Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- 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:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

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

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

Fig 17: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Transmission End

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CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Only disconnect universal joint from steering gear if front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Do not change the steering wheel and steering gear position. Secure the steering wheel, for example using adhesive tape.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- for the universal joint, refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

Fig 18: Locating Universal Joint Bolt

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-- Press the universal joint off the steering gear and slide it all the way up.

-- Remove the bolt -1- press the retaining tab off the transmission and tilt it back in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 19: Removing Retaining Tab Bolt

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-- If equipped, remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield.

Fig 20: Locating Driveshaft Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Counterhold the driveshaft using Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5-9 T10172/5 and remove the bolt attaching the driveshaft to the transmission.

Fig 21: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 22: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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

Fig 23: 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.

NOTE:

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

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

Fig 24: Identifying TDC With Special Tool Adapter T40058

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

Fig 25: Identifying Clutch Module Starter Bolt -1-

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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 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.

Fig 26: Identifying Transmission To Engine Bolts And Alignment Sleeves

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