Engine And Transmission, Separating, With Dual-Clutch Transmission

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Ring Wrench 7-Piece Set:3337 
  Fig 1: Identifying Ring Wrench 7-Piece Set 3337

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• Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 
  Fig 2: Identifying Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10

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• Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set - Adapter:VAS6131/11-2  from the Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11  , not illustrated
• Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7  from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set:VAS6131/13 
  Fig 3: Identifying Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS 6131/13

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• Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6362 
  Fig 4: Hose Clip Pliers

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• Engine Support:T10533 
  Fig 5: Engine Support : T10533

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• Wrench - 21mm:T40263 
  Fig 6: Identifying Wrench - 21mm

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• Adapter:T40314 
  Fig 7: Adapter T40314

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• M12 nut, quantity: 2

Procedure

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

Version with Catalytic Converters and Particulate Filter:

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the catalytic converter bracket.

-- Loosen the screw-type clamp -arrow- and remove the catalytic converter.

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Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Place a cloth underneath to catch leaking coolant.

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

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

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-- To do so, use the Wrench - 21mm:T40263  , Adapter:T40314  and 24 mm socket to counterhold the crankshaft at the vibration damper.

Fig 8: Using T40263 & T40314

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-- Remove the three bolts -arrow- on the drive plate -1-. Turn the crankshaft an additional 120° in the direction of engine rotation.

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-- Set up the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  as follows:

Fig 9: Scissor Lift Chart

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• The remaining mounting elements remain unchanged.

-- Tighten the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set - Articulated Joint Support:VAS6131/13-7  using two 12M nuts -arrow- and with the Engine Support: T10533/5  on the right side of the engine as shown.

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-- Tighten the engine support to the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  to 20 Nm.

-- Place the mounting element from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10  and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Adapter:VAS6131/11-2  on the left of the transmission as shown.

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-- Place the mounting element from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10  as shown on the right side 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.

-- Tighten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  .

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 9- that connect the engine to the transmission.

Fig 10: Transmission Mounting Bolts and Alignment Sleeves (4-Cylinder TDI Engine)

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-- Loosen the clamping screws on sides of the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  and pull the rear table top with the transmission slightly toward the rear in direction of -arrow-.

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