Transmission, Removing

-- If possible, before removing print out a diagnostic protocol for the vehicle. Affix the protocol to transmission before sending back the removed transmission.

Short Description:

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

Remove the battery housing, the air filter and the engine cover. The engine with transmission are then supported so that the transmission mount can be removed.

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

NOTE:

The subframe is not removed.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332
Transmission Support 3282
Adjusting Plate 3282/36
Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Dia.3094
Insert Tool 18 mm T10179
Socket SW15V/175
Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A
Adapter 10-222 A/3 (Qty: 2)
Shackle 10-222 A/12
Tensioning Strap T10038
Wedge Tool T10161
Bracket T10346

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

-- Turn the steering wheel to the center position.

-- Remove the ignition key and engage the steering wheel lock.

-- Push the brake in order to remove the left drive axle bolt -arrow- (second technician required).

Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Drive Axle Bolt

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-- Lift the vehicle.

NOTE:

Do not set the vehicle on the floor. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q, 09M] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the engine cover and the air filter with the intake duct.

-- Remove the battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q, 09M] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the battery housing.

-- Disconnect the selector lever cable -1- from the cable bracket -2- and remove it.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Disengaged And Removed From Mounting Bracket

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Be careful not to bend the cable. Do not use pliers, otherwise the tabs on the cable bracket may break off.

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

Fig 3: Prying Selector Lever Cable From Lever/Selector Shaft Using A 10 mm Open-End Wrench

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WARNING:

Steam may escape when opening the expansion tank cap. Wear protective eyewear and clothing protection to prevent eye injury and scalding. Cover the cap on the expansion tank with a cloth and open it carefully.

-- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

-- Install the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094 to the hoses and remove the hoses from the transmission fluid cooler.

-- Disconnect the connectors from the transmission and starter.

Multifunction transmission range switch
Starter
Ground cable from the transmission mount bracket

-- Remove the transmission fluid pipe -arrow- from the transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pipe From Transmission, Removal

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

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the noise insulation.

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

-- If equipped, remove the heat shield from the engine above the right drive axle.

-- Remove the vehicle level control system sensor from both control arms. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q, 09M] Removal and Installation .

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

Fig 5: Identifying Ball Joint To Lower Control Arm Nuts

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Ball joint to control arm nut tightening specifications, refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q, 09M] Specifications .

-- Remove both drive axles from the transmission. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q, 09M] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the left drive axle.

-- Secure the right drive axle in this position as high as possible to the strut.

Fig 6: Securing Right Drive Axle

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-- Disconnect both connectors from the transmission.

-- Remove the cable bracket from lower starter bolt.

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

-- Remove the lower bolts between the engine and the transmission.

-- Leave one easily accessible bolt for safety.

-- Start with both lower bolts.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

Fig 7: Locating Plug

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-- Remove the six torque converter nuts -arrow- using the socket SW15V/175.

Fig 8: Identifying Torque Converter Nut

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NOTE:

Carefully rotate the engine further!

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

Fig 9: Identifying Pendulum Support And Bolts

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When installing, first tighten bolts -B- and then tighten bolt -A-. Tightening specification. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q, 09M] Specifications .

NOTE:

It is necessary to remove the transmission fluid pipes from the transmission in order to remove the upper bolts that connect the engine to the transmission. Transmission fluid will drip between the engine and the intermediate plate.

To prevent that from happening, first disconnect the pipes -arrows- under the vehicle so that the fluid can run out at the bottom.

Fig 10: Identifying Fluid Pipes Under Vehicle

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-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the charge air hose -1-.

Fig 11: Identifying Charge Air Hose

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-- Place a drip tray under the transmission.

-- Disconnect both transmission fluid pipes.

Fig 12: Identifying Fluid Pipes Under Vehicle

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Keep the drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208 under the transmission to catch any fluid dripping out.

-- Lower the vehicle.

-- Cover the transmission fluid pipe connections and the transmission fluid cooler on the transmission with a cloth.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- but do not remove the pipes.

Fig 13: Identifying ATF Cooler Bolts

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-- Remove the pipe -2- and if possible, hold it up so that any fluid still in the pipe can drain out into the drip tray.

-- Remove the pipe -1- and hold it up, then secure both pipes in this position using a cable tie.

Fig 14: Securing Pipes Using Cable Tie

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NOTE:

The pipes will not be removed.

-- Seal the transmission fluid pipes and bores on the transmission with suitable plugs.

-- Remove the upper engine/transmission bolts.

Fig 15: Using Insert Tool T10179 To Install Bolts

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On installation, Install the bolts using the 18 mm insert tool T10179. Use the lower tightening specification when tightening. Refer to ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Install the engine support bridge 10-222 A and support the engine and transmission. Do not lift it.

Fig 16: Supporting Engine And Transmission With Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A

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-- Remove the 2 transmission mount to bracket bolts and the 4 transmission mount bracket -A- to transmission bolts.

Fig 17: Identifying Left Assembly Mounting Console

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After the transmission has been lowered, the bracket will be removed.

-- Remove the transmission mount bracket. Using the spindle on the engine support bridge 10-222 A, lower the engine and transmission slightly.

Six turns is sufficient.

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Disconnect the transmission fluid pipes -arrows-.

Fig 18: Identifying Fluid Pipes Under Vehicle

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-- Support the transmission with the engine-/gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A, the transmission support 3282 and the adjusting plate 3282 /36 before removing the last bolt.

-- Remove the last bolt.

-- Separate the transmission from the engine.

NOTE:

Pay attention to the torque converter. It must be removed together with the transmission.

-- Make sure there is sufficient clearance to the subframe when lowering the transmission. If necessary, adjust the transmission support 3282 slightly afterwards.

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

Fig 19: Identifying Mounting Bracket And Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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