Engine and Automatic Transmission 09L, Separating
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
Scheme 94
- Adapter T40058
Procedure
- Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 A.
- Twist spindles of support elements at left and right at subframe completely downward.
- Remove support pins from spindles.
- Remove subframe to the side.
Note. A second technician is required to remove subframe.
- Remove both base plates of the subframe support elements on scissor lift table VAS 6131 A.
Note. Support points for front of engine, transmission and tunnel cross member remain unchanged.
- Equip scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A with support set for Audi VAS 6131/10 , VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12 as follows
| Platform coordinates | Parts of support set for Audi VAS 6131/10 , VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-11 |
| F5 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-12 |
| B8 | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-11 |
| G8 | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-10 |
| E9 1) | /10-1 | /10-3 | /10-5 | /11-3 |
| D10 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /12-1 |
| G14 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-13 |
| D16 1) | /10-1 | /10-3 | /10-5 | /10-6 |
| 1) The support elements remain unchanged. | ||||
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- Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 at left on engine as shown in illustration.
Scheme 96
- Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 at right on engine as shown in illustration.
- Twist spindles of attachments upward far enough until all support pins make contact at support points.
- Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G131 and free up wire.
Note. In the illustration, the electrical harness connector is depicted as installed. Ignore - 1 -.
Note. Do not bend the flex joint in front of the exhaust pipe more than 10 or it could be damaged.
- Remove bolts - 1 - at rear bracket for exhaust system.
Note. Ignore - 2 - and - 3 -.
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- Remove bolt - 1 - at left bracket for front exhaust pipe.
Note. Disregard the other items.
- Remove nuts - 1 to 3 -.
- Remove left front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 and free up wire.
Note. In the illustration, the electrical harness connector is depicted as installed. Ignore - 1 -.
Note. Do not bend the flex joint in front of the exhaust pipe more than 10 or it could be damaged.
- Remove bolts - 2 - at rear bracket for exhaust system.
Note. Ignore - 1 - and - 3 -.
- Remove bolt - 6 - at right bracket for front exhaust pipe.
Note. Disregard the other items.
- Remove nuts - 1 to 3 -.
- Remove right front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.
Note. Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions --> 00 TECHNICAL DATA .
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- Remove bracket - arrow - for ATF lines on oil pan.
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- Remove bracket - arrow - for ATF lines at bottom on transmission.
Note. Place a rag under the ATF lines to catch escaping ATF.
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- Remove bolt - arrow -.
- Disconnect ATF lines from transmission.
- Disconnect electrical connector - arrow - on Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28.
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- Disconnect electrical harness connector on transmission, to do this swing twist lock counterclockwise - arrow -.
Scheme 102
- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - at right engine mount.
- Free up electrical wire on engine mount console.
- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove right engine mount.
Note. Shown without engine mount console to provide a better illustration.
Scheme 103
- Disconnect electrical wires - 2 - and - 3 - on starter.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 4 - and remove starter.
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- Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 so that large diameter - arrow 1 - points to engine. Small diameter - arrow 2 - points to adapter.
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- To loosen torque converter bolts, counterhold crankshaft using adapter T40058.
Note. Disregard - arrow -.
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- Remove 3 torque converter bolts - arrows - in opening on removed starter (turn crankshaft 1 / 3 rotation in each case).
- Remove engine/transmission threaded connections - 3 to 10 -.
- Loosen side clamping screws - 1 - on scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A and pull rear platform top with transmission toward rear - arrow - , simultaneously push torque converter through opening of drive plate while doing this.
- Secure torque converter in transmission to prevent it from falling out.