Engine And Transmission, Separating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm: VAG1332/14 
• Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set: VAS6131/10 
• Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set - Adapter: VAS6131/11-1  from 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 
• Wrench - 21mm: T40263 
• Adapter: T40314 

Procedure 

• Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the : VAS6131B  .

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner for the A/C compressor. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the starter generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . The subframe remains in the installed position.

-- Remove the drive axles on the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Procedures If Engine Removal Is Not Completed:

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-- Remove the ATF cooler. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

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

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-- To loosen the bolts for the torque converter, counterhold the crankshaft using the : T40263  and : T40314  on the vibration damper.

-- Remove the six bolts -arrow- for the torque converter on the drive plate -1-. Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine rotation.

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Continuation of Separating the Engine and Transmission:

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and free up the bracket -1- with the wiring harness.

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

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-- Remove the bolt -2-, loosen the hose clamp -1-, and remove the right coolant pipe -3-.

Fig 1: Right Coolant Pipe

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-- Set up the : VAS6131B  as follows:

Fig 2: Scissor Lift Chart

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• The remaining mounting elements remain unchanged.

-- Secure the : VAS6131/13-7  as shown on the left front of the engine in the ribbed belt tensioner threaded hole.

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-- Tighten the engine supports on the Scissor Lift Table to 20 Nm.

-- Place the mounting element from the : VAS6131/10  on the left side of the transmission.

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-- Place the mounting elements from the : VAS6131/10  and : VAS6131/11-1  on the right of the transmission.

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-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until all the mounting pins come into contact with the mounting points.

-- Fasten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the : VAS6131B  .

-- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -2 through 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.

Fig 3: Engine to Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves -A-

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-- Loosen the bolt -1- for the starter using the : VAG1332/14  .

-- Loosen the clamping screws on the side of the : VAS6131B  and pull the rear table top with the transmission slightly to the rear in direction of -arrow-. While doing so, remove the starter bolt completely.

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-- Pull the transmission all the way to the rear. If necessary, lower it slightly using the front spindles.