Transmission, Removing [CNSA, CNTC, CYFB, CNSB]

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge: 10-222A with the Engine Support - Bracket with Spindle and Hook: 10-222A/31
Engine Sling - Engine Bracket: 2024A/1
Transmission Support: 3282
Transmission Support - Pins 29: 3282/34
Transmission Support - Mounting Plate 42A: 3282/42A
Engine/Gearbox Jack: VAG1383A
Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm: 3094
Engine Bung Set: VAS6122
: T40093/3-5 from the Engine Support Supplement Kit: T40093A
: T40150/4 from the Engine Support Bracket: T40150
Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 4: 10-222A/4

Tool Development

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-- If the adapter for : 10-222A/4 does not have the indicated holes -arrow- shown they must be added.

Dimension -a- = 225mm.
Hole diameter = 12.5 mm

Procedure

NOTE:

Observe general notes. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

Follow the rules for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

General repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

-- Press the button on the electromechanical parking brake to activate it.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the battery tray -1-. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Removing starter -3-. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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CAUTION:

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

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- To electrostatically discharge, touch the ground (without glove).

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1- for the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-

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-- Remove the subframe -9- and steering gear. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE .

Fig 1: Subframe Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 2: Transmission Coolant Valve -N488- Component Location

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NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Clamp off coolant hoses on transmission oil cooler with hose clamps : 3094 .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows-, remove the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid cooler.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and set aside the Transmission Coolant Valve -N488-.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the : VAS6122 .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-, and remove the bracket from the oil pan.

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NOTE:

The threaded bolts are welded to the front of the oil pan.

-- Remove all the bolts in the transmission to engine connection that are accessible from above.

Fig 3: Locating Alignment Sleeves

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NOTE:

The bolt -3- is located in the opening for the starter.

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover -5-. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 4: Gas-Shielded Welder 250A

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 2.0L DIESEL or ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 2.0L .

-- Vehicles with a 1.8L engine: Unlock the retaining tab in direction of -arrow- and remove the engine cover mount -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Cover Mount

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-- Remove caps above the front suspension strut bolted connections.

-- Place the : 10-222A/31-1 and : 10-222A/31-1 on the suspension strut mounts.

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The ribs -arrow- faces the direction of travel.

-- Position the : 10-222A/4 with : T40091/3 as shown in the illustration.

-- Install the additional tools on the left in the engine compartment as illustrated.

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-- Attach the left : 10-222A/11 carabiner hook to the engine lifting eye -arrow-.

-- Slightly tension the engine/transmission assembly with the spindle, do not lift.

-- Remove bolts -1 and 2- and remove transmission bracket -A-.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts

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NOTE:

Vehicles with a 2.0L engine when lowering pay attention to the washer fluid reservoir.

-- Lower the engine/transmission assembly with the : 10-222A/11 until dimension -a- is reached between the transmission housing and the transmission mount.

Fig 7: Dimension Between Transmission Housing And Transmission Bearing

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Dimension -a- = maximum 65 mm.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

Fig 8: Identifying Right Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission -arrow-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Tie up the drive axles to the rear.

NOTE:

Pay attention that the drive axle surface protection is not damaged.

AWD Vehicles

Fig 9: Bevel Box Bracket (Vehicles with TFSI Engine)

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-- Remove bolts -1 and 2- and the bevel box bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.

Fig 10: Identifying Heat Shield

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-- Mark the position of the flexible disc and the bevel box flange shaft to each other for later use.

-- Using a lever to counterhold the triangular flange, remove the driveshaft from the bevel box -arrows-.

Fig 11: Driveshaft Flexible Disc

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-- Press engine/transmission assembly forward slightly and remove driveshaft from bevel box.

Fig 12: Identifying Driveshaft Flange Shaft Seal

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging sealing ring -arrow - in driveshaft flange.

Press driveshaft horizontally as far back and to the right side of the vehicle as possible.

NOTE:

If seal is damaged, driveshaft must be replaced.

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Fig 13: Elector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts And Locking Washer

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-- Remove the bolts -1- from the cable mounting bracket.

CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the selector lever cable.

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove the lock washer -3- -arrow- and then remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

To remove the S tronic 0D9 transmission the : 3282 must be equipped with the : 3282/42A .

Fig 14: Direct-Shift Gearbox 02E

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-- Place the : 3282 on the : VAG1383A .

-- Align the arms of the transmission support so that they match up with the holes in the : 3282/42A .

-- Install support elements as shown on the : 3282/42A The "retaining plate with hole" is used as a front support element.

-- Place the : VAG1383A under the transmission.

The arrow symbol on the adjusting plate points in the direction of travel.

-- Align the : 3282 so that it is parallel to the transmission.

-- Install the : 3282/29 in the transmission.

-- Attach the "retaining plate with hole" securely to the transmission -arrow- as shown.

-- Insert the last support element in the transmission as shown.

-- Support the transmission by lifting it from underneath using the : VAG1383A .

-- Remove the remaining bolts from transmission to engine connection.

Fig 15: Locating Alignment Sleeves

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-- Remove the transmission from the alignment sleeves.

-- Remove the transmission from the engine.

-- Lower the transmission carefully using the : VAG1383A .

-- When lowering, change position of transmission with spindles on : 3282 .