Engine And Transmission, Separating
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set: VAS6131/10
- Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set: VAS6131/11
- Articulated Joint Support: VAS6131/13-7 from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set: VAS6131/13
- Hose Clip Pliers: VAS6362
- Engine Support: T10533
- Crankshaft Socket: T40058
Procedure
- Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the : VAS6131B .
-- Remove the connector -2- for the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131- from the bracket and disconnect it. Free up the wire.
Ignore -1-.
-- Remove the nuts -1- and the bolt -3- and then remove the left catalytic converter.
Ignore -2-.
-- Remove the connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- -2- from the bracket and disconnect it.
-- Remove the nuts -3- and the bolt -2- and remove the right catalytic converter.
Ignore -1-.
-- Lift the clip -arrows- and remove the connection.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the left drive axle heat shield.
-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Equip the : VAS6131B with the : VAS6131/10 and : VAS6131/11 , and : VAS6131/13-7 as follows:
The remaining mounting elements remain unchanged.
| Table Coordinates | Components from the : VAS6131/10 , : VAS6131/11-1 , : VAS6131/12-2 and : T10533/1 with : T10533/5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | : T10533/1 with : T10533/5 | |||
| C10 | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-12 |
| F10 | /10-1 | /12-2 | /10-5 | /11-1 |
-- Tighten the : T10533/1 with the : T10533/5 on the front right of the engine as shown.
-- Install the engine support on the : VAS6131B and tighten it to 20 Nm.
-- Attach the mounting elements from the : VAS6131/10 to the transmission on the left as shown.
-- Attach the mounting elements from the : VAS6131/11 and : VAS6131/12 on the right of the transmission, as shown.
-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until all the mounting pins come into contact with the mounting points.
-- Tighten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the : VAS6131B .
-- Remove the starter bolts -1 and 2-.
-- 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.
Ignore -A-.
-- Loosen the clamping screws on the sides of the : VAS6131B and pull the rear table top with the transmission toward the rear in direction of -arrow-.