Removing Transmission

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Disconnect cables on the transmission. To do this, lever off ends of cables using disassembly tool Nr.21 (-2- ) and remove the locking element -1- .

Fig 1: Locating Cable Connection On Transmission
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Remove rear cardan shaft on the transfer gear. To do this, press off the cardan shaft using a mounting lever.

Fig 2: Removing Cardan Shaft From Transfer Gear
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Tie up the cardan shaft in the center tunnel.
Disconnect exhaust system at the transmission support -2- and cross member -1- .

Fig 3: Identifying Screw Points For Exhaust System
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Unscrew fastening screw for clutch slave cylinder -arrow- and leave it hanging to one side.

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Nut
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Place a suitable wooden block under the transmission bell housing.

Fig 5: Supporting Transmission
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Support the transfer gear with engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A WE 1082 .
Unscrew four fastening screws for securing the transmission cross member to the body -1- .

Fig 6: Transmission Cross Member
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Unscrew two fastening screws used to secure the transmission cross member to the holder -2- and remove the cross member.

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Cross Member
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Remove exhaust system holder at the transmission bell housing -inset- .

Fig 8: Identifying Exhaust System Brackets And Fasteners
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Unplug cable plug on the transfer gear control unit.

Fig 9: Locating Transfer Gear Control Unit
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Lower the transmission onto the wooden block.

Fig 10: Supporting Transmission
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Unscrew fastening screws for transfer gear.

Fig 11: Identifying Transfer Gear Screws
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Remove transfer gear.
Unplug cable plug for neutral switch at the top of the shift cover.

Fig 12: Locating Neutral Switch
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Unplug cable plug for reversing light switch.

Fig 13: Reversing Light Switch
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Disconnect coolant line at the side of the transmission.

Fig 14: Locating Coolant Pipe Bracket And Bolt On Transmission
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Remove transmission vent line at the top of the transmission.

Fig 15: Locating Transmission Vent Line
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Detach line bracket for B+ line.

Fig 16: Locating Holder For B+ Line
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Remove the starter. → 276019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STARTER
Mounting plate 9725 must be secured to the manual transmission.

Fig 17: Mounting Plate On Transmission
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Support the transmission with engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A WE 1082 -1- and secure with a retaining strap -2- .

Fig 18: Supporting Transmission And Engine With Gearbox Jack
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Unscrew fastening screws for securing transmission to engine. To do this, unscrew four screws on the engine side and seven screws on the transmission side.

Fig 19: Identifying Fastening Screws
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Remove transmission.