Bevel Box, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Sling - Engine Bracket: 2024A/1
Engine Support Device: 3300A
Socket And Extended Bit: T10107A

Procedure

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the pendulum support. Refer to PENDULUM SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 2.0L or PENDULUM SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 2.0L DIESEL .

-- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 2.0L or FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 2.0L DIESEL .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Nuts

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Vehicles with TDI Engine:

Fig 2: Identifying Air Guide Hose

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-- Remove the EGR cooler. Refer to the appropriate Exhaust System article .

All Vehicles:

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield

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

-- Mark the position of the flexible disc and the bevel box flange to each other for re-installation.

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-- Remove the driveshaft from the bevel box -arrows- by counterholding at the triangular flange using a lever.

-- Push the engine/transmission assembly forward slightly (toward the front end) and remove the driveshaft from the bevel box.

Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft Flange Shaft Seal

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CAUTION:

Leaks Due to Damaged Seal.

- Push the driveshaft horizontally toward the rear.

If the seal is damaged, the driveshaft must be replaced.

-- Remove the nut -1- for the right coupling rod -3- from the stabilizer bar -2-.

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-- Using a felt-tip pen, mark the installation position of the right ball joint on the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the nuts.

-- Remove the right control arm from the ball joint.

During the assembly work, make sure that the ball joint rubber boot does not get damaged. If necessary, protect the ball joint rubber boot from damage.

-- Remove the right drive axle from the bevel box. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Tie up the driveshaft.

Make sure that the drive axle protective coating is not damaged.

-- Pivot the right suspension strut outward and support it with the : 2024A/1 as shown.

Fig 5: Supporting Right Suspension Strut With Tool 2024 A/1

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CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to loose support parts.

- Secure the pin and ball joint with the securing pin -arrow- and nut -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector From Oil Level Thermal Sensor

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There are different versions depending on the engine.

Vehicles with a TFSI Engine:

Fig 7: Bevel Box Bracket (Vehicles with TFSI Engine)

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

Vehicles with TDI Engine:

Fig 8: Identifying Heater Support Pump Connector and Bolt

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and push the Heater Support Pump -V488- to the right.

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

Fig 9: Bevel Box Transmission Support

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All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the right flange shaft bolt using the : T10107A by installing two bolts in the flange and counterholding the flange shaft with an assembly lever.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- that connect the bevel box to the S tronic dual clutch transmission.

Fig 10: Bevel Box Mounting Bolt Location

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-- Fasten the : 3300A to the subframe.

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-- Place the spindle of the : 3300A on the transmission as shown.

-- Using the spindle on the : 3300A , only push the engine/transmission assembly so far forward until the bevel box can be removed.

Do not push the engine/transmission assembly too far forward, to not damage the fan shroud.

-- Carefully press the bevel box off of the S tronic dual clutch transmission while securing it from falling.

-- Remove the bevel box together with the right flange shaft.