ENGINE/TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING AND ASSEMBLING
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Shackle 10-222 A/12
- Multipoint Socket T10035 (for vehicles with a automatic transmission)
- Insert Tool 18 mm T10179 (for vehicles with a automatic transmission)
- Socket SW15 V/175 (for vehicles with a automatic transmission)
- Shop Crane - Load Cap = 700-1200 KG VAS 6100
Requirements
- The engine/transmission assembly is removed and secured to the engine support T10359.
Separating
Remove the starter. .
with a Automatic Transmission or Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®)
If present, disconnect the coolant hoses from the transmission oil cooler and plug the openings.
with All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Remove the bevel box. Refer to [For transmission(s) 09M] Removal and Installation .
Continuation for All
Disconnect and free up all electrical connections from the transmission to the engine.
Install the shackle 10-222 A/12 to the transmission, then connect the shop crane - load cap = 700-1200 KG VAS 6100 to the shackle, but do not lift it.
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Remove the upper bolts the connect the engine and transmission.
with a Manual Transmission or a DSG®
Before removing the last bolts, support the transmission with the workshop crane.
Remove the lower bolts connecting the engine and transmission.
Separate the transmission from the engine; when doing this, guide the transmission.
with a Automatic Transmission
Loosen the bolts using the insert tool 18 mm T10179. When tightening, observe the tightening specifications. Refer to [For transmission(s) 09M] Removal and Installation .
The multipoint socket T10035 makes the assembling easier.
For safety when assembling, 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 SW15 V/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 converter to keep it from falling out, for example, with a wire -A-.
Assembling
Assembly is performed in the reverse order of separation, pay attention to the tightening specifications in each repair information.