Engine And Transmission, Separating, Vehicles With Automatic Transmission

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10
Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS 6131/13
Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14
Spindle 3367/3 from Press Tool For Viscous Fan 3367
Engine Support T10014
Crankshaft Turning Tool T40257
Wrench - 21 mm T40263
Adapter T40314

Preparing the Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7:

Fig 1: Identifying Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7

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Spindle 3367/3 from Press Tool For Viscous Fan 3367
M10 nut
Engine Support T10014
Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7

Procedure

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B.

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Version 1

-- Remove the connectors -1 and 3- from the mount, disconnect, and free up the wires.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- and unclip the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505- from the bracket and free it up.

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Version 2

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 4- and remove them from the bracket.

NOTE:

Ignore items -2 and 3-.

-- Remove the bolt -3-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt -3-

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 2-.

-- Remove nut -arrow-, and remove particulate filter with the front exhaust pipe.

Fig 5: Identifying Nut -Arrow-

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-- Remove the left and right drives axle from the transmission flange shaft, refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

Fig 6: Identifying Clamp -Arrow-

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CAUTION:

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

Always "discharge" the static electricity. 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.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector On Transmission By Rotating Screw

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NOTE:

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

Fig 8: Identifying Hose clamps, Bolts & Cover

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-- Loosen the clamp -1- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Remove bolts -arrow- and pivot ATF cooler to the side.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

NOTE:

Catch any leaking ATF with a cloth.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF pipe -1- from the transmission.

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Pipe And Bolts

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-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.

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

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Join the tools as illustrated.

Fig 11: Identifying Socket 21 mm

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Socket 21 mm for ¹ /₂ "-drive

-- Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the dual mass flywheel bolts.

NOTE:

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

Fig 12: Turning Crankshaft In Direction Of Engine Rotation -Arrow-

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-- Remove the 6 bolts -arrow- from the dual mass flywheel. Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 13: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 14: Identifying Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Remove bolt -arrows-, and move Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- to the side.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10, Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7, and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14 as follows:

NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Table Coordinates	Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10, Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14
F2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14

-- Secure the Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 to the engine on the front to the right with the M10 nut -arrow-, as shown in the illustration.

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

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-- Install the joint support on the Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Fig 16: Identifying Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14

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CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF oil pan.

The Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14 must not be set on the ATF oil pan.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14 on the front of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until the Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

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

Fig 17: Identifying Bolts

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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-.

-- Loosen the side bolts -1- on the Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B land the pull the rear table plate and transmission slightly toward the rear.

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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