Removal And Installation: Transmission: Removing

-- Before removing, print out the diagnostic protocol for the vehicle, if possible. Affix the protocol on to transmission before sending back the removed transmission in the usual way.

Short Description 

The transmission is remove downward by itself. The engine remains in the vehicle.

Remove the battery, the battery tray, the air filter and the engine cover from above. Both the engine and the transmission are supported and it is possible to remove the left mount.

Remove the noise insulation and the drive axles from underneath. Lower the transmission with the transmission jack.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
• Socket SW15V/175
• Transmission Support 3282
• Wedge Tool T10161
• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) V.A.G 1332
• Adjusting Plate - 09D Trans.3282 /36
• Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
• Engine Support Feet 10 - 222 A/8
• Adapter 10 - 222 A/7
• Bracket with Spindle and Hook 10 - 222 A/10
• Engine Support Adapter 10 - 222 A/3
• Shackle10 - 222 A/12
• Tensioning Strap T10038

Perform the following procedure: 

-- Before removing, print out the diagnostic protocol for the vehicle, if possible. Affix the protocol on to transmission before sending back the removed transmission in the usual way.

-- Move the selector lever into the "P" position.

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Press the brake and remove the bolt -arrow- from the left drive axle (a second technician will be needed).

Fig 1: Identifying Left Drive Axle Bolt

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-- Remove the engine cover and the air filter.

-- Disconnect the hoses -arrows- and remove the intake hose from the throttle valve.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Hose And Throttle Valve Unit

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-- Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect the cable -arrows 1- and then remove it from the cable bracket -arrow 2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Disengaged And Removed From Mounting Bracket

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-- Pry the cable -1- off the lever -3- using a open end wrench -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10mm Open-End Wrench

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-- Disconnect the connectors from the transmission and starter.

• Multifunction switch
• Starter
• Ground cable to the bracket

-- Remove the cable bracket -1- from the starter bolt -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Harness Retainer From Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt from the top of the starter.

-- Remove the upper engine/transmission bolts.

So that engine and transmission can be supported:

-- Remove the wires -1- from the transport strap -3-.

Fig 6: Identifying Wires, Engine And Transport Strap

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-- Remove the transport strap -3- from the engine -2- and pull it out of the eye -arrow-.

-- Attach one shackle10 - 222 A/12 to this eye.

-- Install the 10 - 222 A.

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Support 10 - 222 Installed

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-- Extend the right Hook 10 - 222 A /10 using the 10 - 222 A /7.

The hook points downward and will be engaged on the cylinder block later.

-- Remove the noise insulation.

-- Remove the lower section of the left wheel housing liner.

-- Remove the heat shield bolts -arrows- and shield from above the right drive axle, if equipped.

Fig 8: Identifying Drive Axle Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Remove the ball joint to control arm nuts -arrows - on both sides.

Fig 9: Identifying Ball Joint To Lower Control Arm Nuts

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-- Remove both drive axles from the transmission. Refer to: Removal and Installation .

Fig 10: Identifying Wedge T10161 To Press Out Both Drive Axles Of Transmission

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-- Remove the left drive axle. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Lift the right drive axle as far as possible and then tie it up.

Fig 11: Identifying Ratchet Strap On Right Drive Axle

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- from the transmission.

Fig 12: Identifying Electrical Connectors At Transmission

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-- Remove the connector from the bracket under the starter -1- and then disconnect it.

Fig 13: Identifying Connector Under Starter

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-- Remove the bracket from the lower starter bolt.

-- Remove the lower bolt from the starter and then remove the starter.

-- Remove the pendulum support, first remove bolt -A-, then bolts -B-.

Fig 14: Identifying Pendulum Support And Bolts

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-- Drain the coolant.

-- Turn the cap -1- in the -direction of the arrow- and remove it.

Fig 15: Identifying Direction To Rotate Cover Cap

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-- Remove the converter nuts -arrow- using V/175.

Fig 16: Locating Converter Nuts

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-- Engage the 10 - 222 A /7 on the cylinder block.

Fig 17: Identifying Adapter 10 - 222 A /7 Engaged On Engine Block

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-- Remove the coolant hoses from the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler.

Tension the right spindle one turn (more turns are not necessary).

-- Support the engine and transmission with the left spindle. Do not lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the two transmission mount/bracket bolts -A- and the four bracket/transmission bolts.

Fig 18: Identifying Left Assembly Mounting Console

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-- Remove the transmission mount bracket. Turn the left spindle on the 10 - 222 A and slightly lower the engine and transmission.

Four turns should be sufficient.

-- Remove the lower engine/transmission bolts.

-- For your personal safety, leave one bolt installed that is easily accessible.

-- Support the transmission using the V.A.G 1383 A, the 3282 and the3282 /36 before removing the last bolt.

Fig 19: Identifying V.A.G. Transmission Support Tool 3282

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-- Use the bolt -1- to secure the transmission to the 3282.

-- Remove the last bolt.

-- While pressing the torque converter off the drive plate, separate the transmission from the engine.

-- Make sure there is enough clearance around the subframe while lowering. Adjust the 3282 slightly, if necessary.

NOTE:

Be careful of the torque converter. It must be removed together with the transmission. Secure the converter from falling down.

The cable bracket and the selector lever cable bracket must be replaced when installing a new transmission.

Fig 20: Identifying Mounting Bracket And Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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