Transmission, Removing: Removing

-- Prepare the Support : T90003  .

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-- The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side faces upward.

-- Secure the vehicle from rolling.

Conditions

• Parking brake released
• Selector lever in "N"

-- Comply with the angle of inclination.

If the transmission is opened for the repair:

-- Drain the ATF. Refer to ATF, Draining and Filling  .

-- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid, Draining and Filling 

Continuation

-- Lock the ATF pump and drain the hydraulic pressure reservoir. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ENTRY .

-- Position and remove the wheels in straight-ahead position.

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (4 CYL) , or ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (6 CYL) .

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (4 CYL) , or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (6 CYL) .

-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER BULKHEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (4 CYL) , or AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (6 CYL) .

-- Loosen the screw-type clamp -arrow- for the particulate filter.

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-- Loosen the screw-type clamps -arrows-, and remove the EGR pipe -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -5- and nuts -3-, and remove the bracket -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -2 through 5- connecting the engine to the transmission that are accessible from above.

AWD Vehicles:

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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-- To catch escaping coolant, place a cloth underneath.

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and then disconnect and remove the coolant hoses with Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094  .

-- Install the right tower brace. Refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Tie up the particulate filter as shown using the Tensioning Strap :T10038  .

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-- Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION (4 CYL) , or ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION (6 CYL) .

-- Remove the left subframe shield. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emergency release cable -1-.

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-- Remove the right drive axle cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft and tie it up toward the rear. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and then push together. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

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-- Position the Wrench - 21mm :T40263  and Adapter :T40405  on the vibration damper.

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Conditions

• The recess -2- must align with the "TDC" marking -1- on the vibration damper.

-- Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft on the vibration damper.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft on the vibration damper.

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-- Remove three bolts -arrow- on the drive plate -1-.

Conditions

• Turn the crankshaft an additional 120° in the direction of engine rotation.

-- Disconnect the connectors.

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-- Remove the bolt -1- using the Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm :V.A.G 1332/14  and the Torque Wrench Adapter :VAS 6948  .

-- Remove the starter slightly from the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -6 through 9- on the transmission connection to the engine.

-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS 6931  -1- with the prepared Gearbox Support :T40173A  -2- on the bottom on the transmission using the Tensioning Strap :T10523  -3-, as shown in the illustration below.

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-- Remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing  .

-- Push the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully using the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS 6931  and pay attention to the wires while doing so.

-- Prepare the Support : T90003  .

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-- The bracket -arrow- must be turned so that the longer side faces upward.

-- Secure the vehicle from rolling.

Conditions

• Parking brake released
• Selector lever in "N"

-- Comply with the angle of inclination.

If the transmission is opened for the repair:

-- Drain the ATF. Refer to ATF, Draining and Filling  .

-- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid, Draining and Filling 

Continuation

-- Lock the ATF pump and drain the hydraulic pressure reservoir. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ENTRY .

-- Position and remove the wheels in straight-ahead position.

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (4 CYL) , or ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (6 CYL) .

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (4 CYL) , or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (6 CYL) .

Vehicles with Particulate Filter:

-- Remove the emissions control module. Refer to Emissions Control System (4 CYL) , or Emissions Control System (6 CYL) .

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

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emergency release cable -1-. (different versions)

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-- Remove the bolts -2 through 5- connecting the engine to the transmission that are accessible from above.

AWD Vehicles:

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and then push together. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the coolant pipe for the transmission.

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and then disconnect and remove the coolant hoses with Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094  .

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-- Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION (4 CYL) , or ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION (6 CYL) .

-- Remove the left and right drive axle cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the subframe shield under the left drive axle. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

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2.0 TFSI, 3.0 TDI

-- Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

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2.0 TDI through 2016

-- Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

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2.0 TDI from 2016

-- Only turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation (clockwise).

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Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine

-- Counterhold the crankshaft on the vibration damper.

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-- Remove the six bolts -arrow- on the drive plate -1-.

Conditions

• Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° the direction of engine rotation.

Continuation for all vehicles

Vehicles with 4-Cylinder Engine

-- Counterhold the crankshaft on the vibration damper.

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-- Remove three bolts -arrow- on the drive plate -1-.

Conditions

• Turn the crankshaft an additional 120° in the direction of engine rotation.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the right drive axle heat shield. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft and tie it up. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -2- and move the coolant hose to the side.

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-- Disconnect the connectors.

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Vehicle with 1.4 TFSI or 3.0 TDI:

-- Insert the Strut :T40335  into the left and right sides of the subframe. If necessary, adjust the brace at the knurled handle -1-.

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-- Secure the left and right brace with a splint -arrow-.

-- Support the steering gear -2- with a foam mat -1- placed between it and the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS 6931  .

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Conditions

• Do not grab the boots when removing the steering gear.

-- Remove the Locating Pins for Steering Box Locating Pins for Steering Box :T40334  on the left and right side.

-- Lower the steering gear and push slightly forward.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the bolts -6 through 10- that connect the transmission to the engine.

-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS 6931  -1- with the prepared Support :T40173A  -2- on the bottom of the transmission and secure it with the Tensioning Strap :T10523  -3-.

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-- Remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing  .

-- Remove the bolt -1- with Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm :V.A.G 1332/14  and Torque Wrench Adapter :VAS 6948  remove in stages and remove the transmission in stages from the engine.

-- Push the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully, using the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS 6931  , while doing so pay attention to wires and the selective catalytic reduction line.