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Transmission, Removing

Short Description 

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

From above: 

The battery, air filter housing and starter are removed. The coolant hoses are clamped off. Before removing the subframe, the engine and transmission must be supported.

From underneath: 

The subframe, along with the pendulum support, steering gear and both control arms are removed together.

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Secured On Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Accompanying Strap
GWWN34-10720Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

When removing the subframe, refer to Removal and Installation . If done correctly, the subframe can be removed and installed without the customer experiencing increased tire wear later. It is recommended to read this information prior to removing the transmission. This way, the subframe can be secured and removed correctly.

The locating pins -T10096- will be needed.

If the subframe is not secured using the pins, then later an axle alignment will be necessary.

In this case, an axle alignment is unnecessary. It would be a lot of work and an unnecessary charge.

Installing the locating pins -T10096- is simple and it is very useful.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Removing 

-- Lift the vehicle, all 4 lift point of the hoist must be at the same height.

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

-- Remove both front wheels.

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the battery, the battery tray bolts -arrows- and tray.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Holder Bolts
GWWA10-1572Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the starter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Washers
GWWN34-10721Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Use pliers to remove the lock washer on the cable bracket. Do not use a sharpened lever otherwise the rubber grommet on the cable may get damaged.

Both lock washers -arrows- must later be replaced when adjusting the cable.

Remove the cable from the transmission cable bracket. Do not bend the cable.

You can also slide the cable back slightly from the cable bracket and remove it later when lowering the transmission. Watch the cable when lowering transmission.

Later, install the small lock washer only after having checked and adjusted the cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses to the cooler using either the hose clamps up to 40 mm -3093- or the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. -3094- and remove the hoses.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hoses Clamped Using Clamps 3094
GWWN34-10215Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Release the Mechatronic connector retainer by rotating and remove connector.

-- Remove the cable bracket from the large transmission cover (two M6 nuts).

-- Disconnect the wiring harness from the subframe from underneath.

Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Harness And Brackets On Subframe
GWWN34-10722Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the nut -1- and the cable from the E-box.

Fig 6: Locating Wire In E-Box
GWWN37-10317Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the nut -arrow- and the ground wire -2-.

Fig 7: Identifying Ground Cable And Connector
GWWN37-10318Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

This wiring harness will be removed later with the subframe. This saves time consuming work on the steering and the heat shield.

-- Remove all the upper engine/transmission bolts. The insert tool 18 mm -T10179- is especially good for this.

-- Remove the filler pieces from both fender upper edges.

-- If any hose or wire connections are located near the engine lifting eyes: disconnect these now.

-- Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Always move the steering wheel into the center position. Engage the steering wheel lock. Information regarding tightening the bolts is also contained here.

It is advisable to complete the work under the vehicle now. This prevents the weight of the engine from resting on the engine support bridge and therefore on the body for a long period of time.

-- Remove the noise insulation and lower section of the left front wheel housing liner if necessary. For the noise insulation, refer to Description and Operation , for the wheel housing liner, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the right drive axle heat shield bolts -arrows- and shield, if equipped.

Fig 8: Identifying Right Drive Axle Heat Shield And Bolts
GWWA10-0921Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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

Fig 9: Identifying Lower Control Arm And Bolts
GWWN40-10005Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the coupling rods from the stabilizer bar.

-- Remove both drive axles from the transmission and carefully lay aside.

Do not damage the surface of the drive axles. For this reason, tie straps made out of plastic or both tensioning straps -T10038- are very good to use.

Both drive axles are attached to the struts using the tensioning straps -T10038-.

Fig 10: Identifying Ratchet Strap
GWWN37-10373Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the pendulum support bolts from the transmission.

The subframe and the pendulum support will be removed together with both control arms and the steering gear.

Fig 11: Identifying Subframe Supported Using VAG 1383 And VAG 1359/2
GWWN34-10677Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

when removing the subframe, refer to Removal and Installation . If done correctly, the subframe can be removed and installed without the customer experiencing increased tire wear later. It is recommended to read this information prior to removing the transmission. This way, the subframe can be secured and removed correctly.

If the subframe is not secured, then an axle alignment will be necessary.

Secure the subframe. Refer to Description and Operation .

When removing the subframe: 

-- Install one locating pin -T10096- -2- as soon as one bolt -1- is removed.

Fig 12: Caution: After Removing A Bolt, Immediately Install A Locating Pin T10096
GWWN34-10730Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Install the bracket -T10346- to the longitudinal member.

Fig 13: Identifying Bracket T10346 Attached To Longitudinal Member
GWWN34-10835Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

(to the back of the 3 mounting locations for the battery housing)

-- Remove the filler pieces from both fender upper edges.

-- Support the engine and transmission. Do not lift up yet.

Fig 14: Identifying Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A Installed In Front Of Engine Hood Support
GWWN34-11294Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the transmission mount to transmission mount bracket bolts -1- and the transmission mount bracket -A- to transmission bolts -1-.

Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts
GWWA37-0653Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Then, lower the engine and transmission slightly using the spindles until the bracket can be removed.

Approximately 3 turns is sufficient to remove the bracket -arrow-.

Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Support Plate
GWWN34-10436Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

The transmission is disconnected from the engine in this position.

-- Align the transmission support -3282- with the adjustment plate -3282/42A-.

-- Guide the engine-/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under the transmission and support it. Do not lift up yet.

-- Remove all remaining engine/transmission bolts.

-- Separate the transmission from the engine while being careful of selector lever cable and lower the transmission.

Transport the transmission and secure it to the assembly stand. Refer to TRANSMISSION, TRANSPORTING AND SECURING TO THE ASSEMBLY STAND .

Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .



Short Description: 

The transmission is remove downward by itself.

From above: 

The battery, air filter housing and starter are removed. The steering gear wiring harness is disconnected and freed up. This way it can be lowered together with the subframe and the steering gear. The engine and transmission are supported before the transmission mount is removed.

From underneath: 

The subframe, with the pendulum support, the steering gear and both control arms are removed together.

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Secured On Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Accompanying Strap
GWWN34-10720Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Both drive axles are disconnected from the transmission and remain inside the wheel bearing housings. Occasionally they will be moved to the side, but they still remain on the vehicle.

When removing the subframe, refer to Removal and Installation . If done correctly, the subframe can be removed and installed without the customer experiencing increased tire wear later. It is recommended to read this information prior to removing the transmission. This way, the subframe can be secured and removed correctly.

The locating pins -T10096- will be needed.

If the subframe is not secured using the pins, then a axle alignment will be necessary later.

In this case, an axle alignment is unnecessary. It would be a lot of work and an unnecessary charge.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Removing 

-- Lift the vehicle, all 4 lift points of the hoist must be at the same height.

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

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the battery, the battery tray bolts -arrows- and tray.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Holder Bolts
GWWA10-1572Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the starter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Washers
GWWN34-10721Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Use pliers to remove the lock washer on the cable bracket. Do not use a sharpened lever otherwise the rubber grommet on the cable may get damaged.

Both lock washers -arrow- must later be replaced when adjusting the cable.

Remove the cable from the transmission cable bracket. Do not bend the cable.

You can also slide the cable back slightly from the cable bracket and remove it later when lowering the transmission. Watch the cable when lowering transmission.

Later, install the small lock washer only after having checked and adjusted the cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses to the cooler using either the hose clamps up to 40 mm -3093- or the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. -3094- and remove the hoses.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hoses Clamped Using Clamps 3094
GWWN34-10215Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the wire bracket from the large transmission cover (two M6 nuts).

-- Release the Mechatronic connector retainer by rotating and remove connector.

-- Disconnect the wiring harness from the subframe from underneath.

Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Harness And Brackets On Subframe
GWWN34-10722Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the nut -1- and the cable from the E-box.

Fig 6: Locating Wire In E-Box
GWWN37-10317Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the nut -arrow- and the ground wire -2-.

Fig 7: Identifying Ground Cable And Connector
GWWN37-10318Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

This wiring harness will be removed later with the subframe. This way, you avoid time consuming work on the steering and heat shield.

-- Remove all upper engine/transmission bolts.

These tools are suitable for this.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Sockets
GWWN34-11208Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Always move the steering wheel into the center position. Engage the steering wheel lock. Information regarding tightening the bolts is also contained here.

-- Support the engine and transmission. Do not lift up yet.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Support Bridge 10-222A
GWWN34-11209Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts
GWWA37-0653Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Then, lower the engine/transmission slightly using the spindles so the bracket can be removed.

A maximum of 4 rotations is sufficient to remove the bracket -arrow-.

Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Support Plate
GWWN34-10436Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the noise insulation and lower section of the left front wheel housing liner if necessary. For the noise insulation, refer to Description and Operation , for the wheel housing liner, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the right drive axle heat shield bolts -arrows- and shield, if equipped.

Fig 12: Identifying Right Drive Axle Heat Shield And Bolts
GWWA10-0921Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Remove the drive axle from the transmission and carefully move it to the side.

The subframe and the pendulum support will be removed together with both control arms and the steering gear.

Fig 13: Identifying Subframe Supported Using VAG 1383 And VAG 1359/2
GWWN34-10677Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

For more information regarding the subframe, refer to Removal and Installation . It is recommended that you read this information prior to removing the transmission. This shows how the subframe must be secured correctly, as illustrated and how to remove it.

If the subframe is not secured using the pins, then a axle alignment will be necessary later.

Secure the subframe. Refer to Description and Operation .

When removing the subframe: 

-- Install one locating pin -T10096- -2- as soon as one bolt -1- is removed.

Fig 14: Caution: After Removing A Bolt, Immediately Install A Locating Pin T10096
GWWN34-10730Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

After the subframe is removed, the engine is supported with the transmission.

-- A small, additional cover plate (above right drive flange) is located on the engine/transmission intermediate plate. Remove the cover plate -A-.

Fig 15: Identifying Flywheel Small Cover Plate Behind Right-Hand Flanged Shaft
GWWV34-3005Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

-- Align the transmission support -3282- with the adjustment plate -3282/42A-.

-- Guide the engine-/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under the transmission and support it. Do not lift up yet.

The transmission is disconnected from the engine in this position.

-- Remove all remaining engine/transmission bolts.

-- Separate the transmission from the engine while being careful of the selector lever cable and lower the transmission.

Transport the transmission and secure it to the assembly stand. Refer to TRANSMISSION, TRANSPORTING AND SECURING TO THE ASSEMBLY STAND .

Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .

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