ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING AND ASSEMBLING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Shackle 10-222 A/12
- Multipoint Socket -T10035- (vehicles with a automatic transmission)
- Insert Tool 18 mm -T10179- (vehicles with a automatic transmission)
- Socket SW15V/175 (vehicles with a automatic transmission)
- Shop Crane - Load Cap = 700-1200KG -VAS 6100
Separate the Transmission from the Engine
Requirement
- The engine and transmission is removed and installed on the engine support -T10359-.
Remove the starter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Vehicles with a Automatic Transmission or a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG R)
If present, disconnect the coolant hoses from the transmission oil cooler and seal the openings.
Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Remove the bevel box. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .
Continuation for all Vehicles
Disconnect and free up all electrical connections from the transmission to the engine.
Install the shop crane to the transmission using the shackles 10-222 A/12 but do not lift it.
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Remove the upper bolts connecting the engine to the transmission.
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission or DSG R
Before removing the last bolt, support the transmission with the shop crane.
Remove the lower bolts connecting the engine to the transmission.
Separate the transmission from the engine; when doing this, guide the transmission.
Vehicles with a Automatic Transmission
Remove the bolts using the insert tool 18 mm -T10179-. When tightening, observe the lower tightening specification. .
The multipoint socket -T10035- makes the assembling easier.
For safety, first install a bolt which is easily accessible.
Begin with both lower bolts.
The hole for removing the torque converter nuts is located on the back side of the engine and is covered with a rubber cap.
Remove this cap.
Remove the six torque converter nuts -arrow- using the socket SW15V/175.
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Note. Carefully rotate the engine further. When installing, be especially mindful of the engine while guiding the transmission to the engine. The starter ring gear can be held steady from the outside using a screwdriver. When installing, the stud bolts are located in the holes on the drive plate.
Before removing the last bolt, support the transmission with the shop crane.
Now, remove the last bolt.
Separate the transmission from the engine; when doing this, guide the transmission.
Note. Pay attention to the torque converter. It must be removed together with the transmission.
During transport, secure the torque converter from falling out, for example, with a wire -A-.
Assembly
Assembly is performed in reverse order of removal; pay attention to the tightening specifications in each repair manual under "Specifications".