Engine And Transmission, Separating, Vehicles With DSG Transmission

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10

Fig 1: Identifying Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10
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Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS 6131/13

Fig 2: Identifying Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS 6131/13
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Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14
Spindle 3367/3 from Press Tool For Viscous Fan 3367

Fig 3: Identifying Spindle 3367/3
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Engine Support T10014

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support T10014
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Crankshaft Turning Tool T40257

Fig 5: Identifying Turning Over Tool T40257
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Wrench - 21 mm T40263

Fig 6: Identifying Wrench 21 mm T40263
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Adapter T40314

Fig 7: Identifying Adapter T40314
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Preparing the Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7:

Fig 8: 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 9: 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 10: Identifying Connectors

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

NOTE:

Ignore -items 2 and 3-.

Vehicles with an SCR system:

Fig 11: Identifying Bolts -1-

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-- Remove the bolts -1-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 12: Identifying Bolt -3-

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-- Remove the bolt -3-.

NOTE:

Ignore -items 1 and 2-.

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

Fig 13: Identifying Nut -Arrow-

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

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

Fig 14: Identifying Clamp -Arrow-

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Fig 15: Disconnecting Connector On Transmission

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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.

-- Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- and move the ATF cooler to the side.

Fig 16: Identifying Bolts

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NOTE:

Ignore -1, 2 and 3-.

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

Fig 17: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Join the tools as illustrated.

Fig 18: Identifying Socket 21 mm

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Socket 21 mm for ¹ /₂ "-drive

Fig 19: Turning Crankshaft In Direction Of Engine Rotation -Arrow-

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

NOTE:

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

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

Fig 20: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 21: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- Vehicles & Bolts

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-- Remove bolt -3-, 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 and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set VAS 6131/11, and Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 as follows:

Fig 22: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Table coordinates	Components from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set VAS 6131/11 and Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7
F2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-4
G10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-4

-- 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 23: 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 24: Attaching Mounting Elements From VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/11 At Front Of Transmission

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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 - A8 Set VAS 6131/11 on the front of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

-- Turn the left and right spindles until the Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set - Mounting VAS 6131/11-4 are firmly touching 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 25: 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 10- 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 26: Locating Bolts -1- On Sides Of VAS 6131 A And Pull Rear Table Plate With Transmission Toward Rear -Arrow-

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