Transmissions with clipped selector lever cable

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Release selector lever cable -1-.
Remove cable -1- from support bracket -2-.

Fig 1: Removing Cable From Support Bracket

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Clamp-off ATF cooler hoses with 3094 and remove at ATF cooler.

Fig 2: Clamping ATF Cooler Hoses

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Install support bar 10-222 A with legs 10-222 A/1 (6-cyl. engine adapter 10-222 A/3) and support engine/transmission in this position.

Fig 3: Installing Engine Support Bar

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Remove vacuum line -a- and connector -b- before inserting support bar into eye -arrow- on vehicles with 6- cylinder engines.

Fig 4: Removing Vacuum Line And Connector (2.8L VR6)
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Remove starter.
See STARTER MOTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Remove bracket for power steering pressure hose.
See POWER STEERING PUMP, RESERVOIR AND HYDRAULIC LINES, SERVICING .
- Pull connector off radiator fan motor on vehicles with 6-cylinder engine.
Disconnect front mount from engine carrier.
Remove mount.
Remove coolant expansion tank and lay to one side.
Remove left engine mount complete.
Remove upper engine/transmission connecting bolts.
Remove ATF oil pan protective plate.
- Remove right-hand belt drive cover on vehicles with 6-cylinder engine.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Front Mount From Engine Carrier

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Remove torque converter cover plate and nuts from torque converter.
- Remove vibration damping weight on vehicles with 6-cylinder engine.
Disconnect drive shafts at flanges.
Raise right drive shaft and secure.
Remove left wheel.
Turn steering to right lock.
Mark installation position of ball joint bolts on left-hand control arm and remove bolts.
- Remove bolts -A- and loosen bolts -B- on vehicles with Plus running gear.
Fig 6: Removing Ball Joint Bolts With Plus Running Gear
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Swing ball joint outward and move left-hand drive shaft to one side. Remove drive shaft with a tripodic (star shaped) joint.
Set up transmission support 3282.
Transmission support 3282 is set up with adjusting plate 3282/2 for removing automatic transmission 01M.

The symbols on the adjusting plate indicate the mounts required.

Fig 7: Identifying Set Up Transmission Support 3282

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Move jack VAG 1383 A with transmission support 3282 under transmission and support.

Fig 8: Moving Jack VAG 1383 A With Transmission Support 3282 Under Transmission

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Place securing mount pin on sump and secure to transmission housing -arrow-.
Remove lower engine/transmission connecting bolts.

Fig 9: Placing Securing Mount Pin On Sump

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Tilt engine and transmission forward with supporting device 3300 A.

Fig 10: Tilting Engine And Transmission With Supporting Device 3300 A
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Press transmission off engine; when doing this, press torque converter out of drive plate.
Press torque converter against ATF pump.
Lower engine using support device spindle.
Lower transmission slightly.
Guide power steering pressure line past transmission.
Tilt transmission using jack spindle and, while lowering, ensure cover (wheel housing side) is guided closely past wheel housing.
Swivel transmission and carefully lower.
Ensure right joint flange does not contact supporting device 3300 A and Multi -function TR Switch does not contact subframe.
Secure torque converter to prevent it falling out.