Engine And Automatic Transmission 0B6, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14
Crankshaft Socket T40058

Procedure

Fig 1: Cylinder Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B.

-- Remove the electrical connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131- from the bracket, disconnect it and lay it aside.

NOTE:

Ignore items -2, 3, 4- and the -arrows-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -1- and the left catalytic converter.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Left Catalytic Converter

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-- Remove the connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Right Connector Bracket

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-- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrow- and lay aside the bracket with electrical connectors -3 and 4-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -1- and remove the right catalytic converter.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts, Bolts And Right Catalytic Converter

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- and free up the electrical wiring.

Fig 5: Disconnect Connector From Servotronic Solenoid Valve

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

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.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Connector

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

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and remove the right drive axle heat shield -A-.

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield

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-- Move the heat shields -B- to the side.

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

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

Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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

Fig 9: 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.

-- To loosen the drive plate bolts, counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Socket T40058.

Fig 10: 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 11: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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

Fig 12: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 2-.

NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping ATF.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts And ATF Lines From Transmission

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

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

-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13, and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 as follows:

Fig 14: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform Coordinates	Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14
F2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14

-- Secure the Articulated Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 to the engine in threaded hole on the front to the right, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 15: Identifying Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7

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-- Tighten the Articulated Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 to 20 Nm on the scissor lift table.

-- Remove the starter bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 16: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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-- Press the starter off the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore item -A-.

Fig 17: Attach Mounting Elements From VAS 6131/10 And Transmission Support

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CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF oil pan.

The Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 must not be set on the ATF oil pan.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 on the front of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until the Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Loosen the clamping screws -1- on sides of Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and pull the rear table top with the transmission toward rear in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 18: Locating Bolts -1- On Sides Of VAS 6131 A And Pull Rear Table Plate With Transmission Toward Rear -Arrow-

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