ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Scissor-Type Assembly Platform VAS 6131 A
- Support Set VAS 6131/10, Supplementary Set VAS 6131/13-7 and Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14
- Socket T40058
Procedure
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- Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on VAS 6131 A.
Remove the electrical connector -3- for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 after catalytic converter -G131- from the bracket and disconnect it.
Note. Ignore -1 and 2-.
Remove the bolt -1- and the nuts -arrows- and then remove the left catalytic converter.
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Remove the connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130- from the holder and disconnect it.
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Note. Ignore -2 and 3-.
Remove the bolt -1- and the nuts -arrows- and then remove the right catalytic converter.
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Disconnect the connector -2- from the Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-.
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Note. Ignore -1-.
Vehicles with Electro-Mechanical Power Steering
Disconnect the connector -1- from the power steering control module -J500-.
Free up the wiring harness.
Note. Ignore -2-.
Remove the bolt -arrow- and move the coolant recirculation pump -V50- to the side.
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All Vehicles
Disconnect the connector -2- from the gear recognition sensor -G604-.
Note. Ignore -1 and 3-.
Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission flange shafts.
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Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.
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Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows
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- The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
- The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.
Counter hold the crankshaft and loosen the drive plate bolts using a T40058 and a ring wrench.
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Note. The crankshaft may be turned only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.
Remove the 6 bolts -arrow- on the clutch module. Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine rotation.
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Equip the VAS 6131 A with the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/13-7 and VAS 6131/14 as follows
Note. The other attachments remain unchanged.
| Table Coordinates | Parts from the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/13-7 and VAS 6131/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F2 | /13-7 | |||
| B10 | /10-1 | /10-2 | /10-5 | /14 |
| G10 | /10-1 | /10-2 | /10-5 | |
Install the VAS 6131/13-7 at the right front of the engine in the threaded hole as shown in the illustration.
Install the VAS 6131/13-7 on the scissor lift table and tighten it to 20 Nm.
Attach the mounting elements from the VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/14 at the front of the transmission as shown in the illustration.
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Rotate the left and right spindles up until the VAS 6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.
Attach mounting element base plates to the VAS 6131 A and tighten to 20 Nm.
Remove the starter bolts -1 and 2-.
Press the starter off the transmission and leave it in the installation position.
Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.
Note. Ignore -A-.
Loosen clamping bolts -1- on sides of the VAS 6131 A and pull the rear table plate with the transmission toward rear -arrow-.