With A Manual Transmission

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Shackle 10-222 A/12
Shop Crane - Load Cap = 700-1200 KG VAS 6100
Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) V.A.G 1332

Conditions

The engine and transmission assembly is removed and secured to the engine holder bracket T03000.

CAUTION:

Note the following whenever working inside the engine compartment due to limited space:

Route all lines and wires in their original locations.
Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

Separating

-- Remove the starter. Refer to Removal and Installation

-- Disconnect all electrical connections from the transmission to the engine and free them up.

-- Support the transmission using the shop crane - load cap = 700-1200 KG VAS 6100 and the shackles 10-222 A/12 but do not lift it.

Fig 1: Converter Secured From Falling Out Using A Wire

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-- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts.

-- Support the transmission using the shop crane - load cap = 700-1200 KG and remove the last bolts.

-- Remove the lower bolts connecting the engine and transmission.

-- Separate the transmission from the engine; when doing this, guide the transmission.

Assembling

Assemble in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the tightening specifications:

Vehicles with an manual transmission, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .