Engine And Transmission, Separating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Engine Sling:2024A 
• Lifting Eyebolt:3368 
• Shop Crane:VAS6100 
• Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6362 
• Dual Clutch Lifting Device:T40123A 

Procedure 

• Engine/transmission assembly removed and mounted on the engine bracket.

-- Remove the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX, REMOVING .

-- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

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-- Remove the nut -3- and remove the air duct pipe -1-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and free up the bracket -1- with the wiring harness.

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-- To discharge static electricity, touch vehicle ground with hand (without gloves).

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Dual-Clutch Transmission Mechatronic -J743- by turning the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow-.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses.

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-- Free up the breather hose -1-.

-- Remove the transmission fluid filter. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the eyelet for the :T40123A  and install it in all the way in the lower threaded hole for the starter bolt.

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-- Secure the :3368  with two lock nuts -1- on the transmission housing hole.

-- Engage the : 2024A  on both eyes and on the :VAS6100  as shown.

• To be aligned to the center of gravity of the transmission, the hole rails of the lifting hook must be inserted as shown.

-- Remove the bolts -1 to 8- for the transmission/engine connection.

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-- Remove the transmission from the engine.