Engine And Transmission, Separating, 2.9L Engine

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm:VAG1332/14

Fig 1: Identifying Ring Spanner Insert AF 16 VAG 1332/14
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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:VAS6131/11-3 from Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11 , not illustrated
(Quantity: 2) Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Mounting Pins:VAS6131/12-2 from Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set:VAS6131/12 , not illustrated
Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6362

Fig 3: Hose Clip Pliers
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Wrench - 21mm:T40263

Fig 4: Identifying Wrench - 21mm
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Adapter:T40314

Fig 5: Adapter T40314
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Procedure

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

-- Remove the front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Free up the wiring harnesses on the bracket -arrow-.

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-- Free up the wiring duct -4- on the right coolant pipe and on the subframe.

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-- Remove the nut -2- and bolt -3- and move the right coolant pipe to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left coolant pipe.

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-- Remove the rear bolts -arrows- on the crossbrace end panel.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- on the retaining clamp.

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CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to the heavy weight of the subframe.

- A second technician is required for the following work steps.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- and remove the subframe to the side to do so remove the supporting mounting element. (Shown with the engine installed.)

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the ATF cooler slightly to the side with the ATF pipe/hose lines -1 and 4- attached.

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

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the engine by the timing mechanism skipping.

- Only let the engine turn in the direction of engine rotation.

-- To loosen the bolts, counterhold the crankshaft using the Wrench - 21mm:T40263 and Adapter Adapter:T40314 on the vibration damper.

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

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-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B as follows:

Fig 6: Scissor Lift Chart

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The remaining mounting elements remain unchanged.

Table Coordinates	Components from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 , Adapter:VAS6131/11-3 and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Mounting Pins:VAS6131/12-2
C7	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/10-12
E7	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/10-12
C10	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-12
F10	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/11-3

-- Place the left and right mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set - Mounting Pins:VAS6131/12-2 on the engine.

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-- Place the mounting element from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10 on the left side of the transmission.

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-- Place the mounting element from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set Adapter:VAS6131/11-3 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.

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

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

Fig 7: Engine to Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves -A-

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-- Loosen the bolt -1- for the starter.

-- Loosen the clamping screws on the side of the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B and pull the rear table top with the transmission slightly to the rear -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.