Transmission, Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A
Bracket with Spindle and Hook 10-222 A/10
Shackle 10-222 A/12
Adapter 10-222 A/18
Adapter 10-222 A/25
Lifting Eyebolt 3368
Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Transmission Support 3282
Socket SW15V/175
Wedge Tool T10161
Adjusting Plate 3282/56
Insert Tool 18 mm T10179
Drip Tray for VAS 6100VAS 6208
Tensioning Strap T10038

NOTE:

The subframe is not removed.

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

-- Turn the steering wheel to the center position.

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

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

-- Press the brake pedal and remove the left front drive axle bolt -arrow-. A second technician will be needed.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Drive Axle Bolt

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NOTE:

Do not place the vehicle on the floor after loosening the bolt.

-- Remove the left front wheel.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

-- Remove the battery and the bracket.

-- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission -1- and pull it out of the bracket -2-.

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 off the ball head -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10 mm Open-End Wrench

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-- Disconnect all electrical connections to the transmission and starter that are easily accessible from above.

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

-- Remove the nut -1- from the top of the wire holder -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Nut -1- And Wire Bracket -2-

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-- Then, remove all upper engine to transmission bolts

Fig 5: Using Insert Tool T10179 To Install Bolts

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-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Disconnect the connector from the left front level control system sensor, if necessary.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Control Arm And Bolts

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-- Remove the drive axles from the transmission.

-- Remove the left drive axle from the vehicle.

-- Secure the right drive axle up as high as possible to the strut.

Fig 7: Identifying Ratchet Strap

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

Fig 8: Identifying Pendulum Support And Bolts

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-- Remove the charge air hose -1-.

Fig 9: Identifying Charge Air Hose

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-- Disconnect the two connectors from the transmission. They are accessible from below.

-- Remove the cable bracket -1- from the bottom starter stud bolt -2-.

Fig 10: Identifying Wire Bracket -1- And Bottom Starter Bolt -2-

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-- Remove the cable bracket -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the transmission fluid pipes -A- from the transmission.

Fig 11: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Transmission Fluid Lines -A-

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-- Seal off the pipes and transmission with clean plugs.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

Fig 12: Locating Plug

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-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- through the opening using the socket SW 15V/175. Counter hold the starter ring gear with a screwdriver.

Fig 13: Identifying Torque Converter Nut

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NOTE:

The engine is rotated at the vibration damper using commercially available tools.

-- Remove all easily accessible bolts between the engine and transmission except for one.

-- Lower the vehicle.

-- Install the engine support bridge 10-222 A.

-- To prevent warping when loosening and tightening the transmission mount, arrange the left and right brackets with spindles and hooks 10-222 A /10 as follows:

Left (Transmission) Side:

-- Align the adapter 10-222 A/18 on the engine support bridge 10-222 A so the spindle hook engages vertically in the engine lifting eye.

Fig 14: Identifying Adapter 10-222 A/18 On Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A

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NOTE:

The spindle is on an angle, the upper end points toward the center of the vehicle.

Right (Engine) Side:

-- Hold a M10 nut -arrow- under the engine mount. Insert the lifting eyebolt 3368 through the engine mount. Install the nut approximately 8 turns on the eyebolt.

Fig 15: Identifying Shackle 10-222 A/12, Hook 10-222 A/10 And Lifting Eyebolt -3368-

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-- Install the shackle 10-222 A/12 to the eyebolt.

-- Engage the bracket with spindle and hook 10-222 A/10 in the shackle and align the spindle vertically.

-- To stabilize the engine support bridge, first counter turn the spindle and then tighten it about 6 turns.

NOTE:

From this point on, only the left spindle (transmission side) is rotated.

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

-- Remove the transmission mount to transmission mount bolts -1-.

Fig 16: Engine Support Bracket Bolts

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

-- Lower the engine and transmission by rotating the left spindle approximately 6 turns.

-- Remove the transmission mount bracket -2-.

-- Align the transmission support 3282 with the adjusting plate 3282/56.

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

The transmission is separated from the engine in this position.

-- Remove the last engine to transmission bolt.

-- Carefully lower the transmission, ensure there is clearance to other components.

Be careful of the transmission fluid pipes when lowering the transmission.

-- You should have permanently attached the transmission's diagnostic protocol for analysis to the transmission ready for shipment.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10 -222 A
Bracket with Spindle and Hook 10-222 A/10
Shackle 10-222 A/12
Adapter 10-222 A/18
Adapter 10-222 A/25
Lifting Eyebolt3368
Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Transmission Support 3282
Socket SW15V/175
Wedge Tool T10161
Adjusting Plate 3282/56
Insert Tool 18 mm T10179
Counterhold Tool Touareg V10T10172
Tensioning Strap T10038
Drip Tray for VAS 6100VAS 6208

NOTE:

The subframe is not removed.

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

-- Turn the steering wheel to the center position.

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

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

-- Loosen both drive axle bolts -arrow-

Fig 1: Identifying Left Drive Axle Bolt

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NOTE:

Do not place the vehicle on the floor after loosening the bolts.

-- Remove both front wheels.

NOTE:

To make it possible to rotate the driveshaft later so it can be loosened:

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

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

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the battery and the tray.

-- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission -1- and pull it out of the bracket -2-.

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 off the ball head -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10 mm Open-End Wrench

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-- Disconnect all electrical connections to the transmission and starter that are easily accessible from above.

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

-- Remove the nut -1- from the top of the wire holder -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Nut -1- And Wire Bracket -2-

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-- Then, remove all upper engine to transmission bolts.

Fig 5: Using Insert Tool T10179 To Install Bolts

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-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Disconnect the connector from the left front level control system sensor, If necessary:

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

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Control Arm And Bolts

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-- Pry both drive axles out of the transmission and remove them.

-- Remove the right drive axle heat shield bolts and shield.

Fig 7: Identifying Drive Axle Heat Shield And Bolts

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

Fig 8: Identifying Pendulum Support And Bolts

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-- Remove the charge air hose -1-.

Fig 9: Identifying Charge Air Hose

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-- Remove the driveshaft flexible disc shield bolts -arrows- and shield.

Fig 10: Identifying Bolt -Arrow A- Is Installed To Transmission Carrier

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The bolt -arrow A- is installed on the transmission carrier.

-- Remove the transmission carrier stud bolts -1- and bolts -2 and 3-.

Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Sequence

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-- Mark the position of the driveshaft flexible disc to the bevel box output flange.

Fig 12: Driveshaft Flexible Disc

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-- Remove the driveshaft flexible disc to output flange bolts -arrows-.

-- Counter hold the rear final drive to loosen and tighten the driveshaft.

Fig 13: Counterholding Rear Final Drive To Loosen And Tighten Driveshaft

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NOTE:

To loosen the next bolt, rotate the driveshaft by turning the rear wheels.

-- Guide the driveshaft upward into the tunnel and support it on the steering gear shield using a suitable wood block.

Fig 14: Guiding Driveshaft Upward Into Tunnel And Support It On Steering Gear Shield Using A Suitable Wooden Block

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-- Remove the top bevel box bolts -arrows- from the transmission.

Fig 15: Identifying Bevel Box To Transmission Top Bolts

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-- Remove the bottom bevel box bolts -arrows- from the transmission.

Fig 16: Identifying Lower Bevel Box Mounting Bolts At Manual Transmission

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-- Press the engine and transmission forward by hand and secure in this position using a suitable block of wood -A-.

Fig 17: Identifying Wooden Block

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-- Carefully press the bevel box off the transmission and remove it downward.

-- Remove the wood block.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

Fig 18: Locating Plug

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-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- through the opening using the socket SW 15V/175. Counter hold the starter ring gear with a screwdriver.

Fig 19: Identifying Torque Converter Nut

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NOTE:

The engine is rotated at the vibration damper using commercially available tools.

-- Remove the cable bracket -1- from the bottom starter stud bolt -2-.

Fig 20: Identifying Wire Bracket -1- And Bottom Starter Bolt -2-

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-- Remove the cable bracket -1-.

-- Disconnect the two connectors from the transmission. They are accessible from below.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the transmission fluid pipes -A- from the transmission.

Fig 21: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Transmission Fluid Lines -A-

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-- Seal off the transmission fluid pipes and transmission with clean plugs.

-- Remove all easily accessible bolts between the engine and transmission except for one.

-- Lower the vehicle.

-- Install the engine support bridge 10-222 A.

-- To prevent twisting when loosening and tightening the transmission mount, arrange the left and right brackets with spindles and hooks 10-222 A/10 as follows:

Left (Transmission) Side:

-- Align the adapter 10-222 A/18 on the engine support bridge 10-222 A so the spindle hook engages vertically in the lifting eye on the engine.

Fig 22: Identifying Adapter 10-222 A/18 On Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A

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NOTE:

The spindle is on an angle, the upper end points toward the center of the vehicle.

Right (Engine) Side:

-- Hold a M10 nut -arrow- under the engine mount. Insert the lifting eyebolt 3368 through the engine mount. Install the nut approximately 8 turns on the eyebolt.

Fig 23: Identifying Shackle 10-222 A/12, Hook 10-222 A/10 And Lifting Eyebolt -3368-

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-- Install the shackle 10-222 A/12 to n the eyebolt.

-- Engage the bracket with spindle and hook 10-222 A/10 in the shackle and align the spindle vertically.

-- To stabilize the engine support bridge, first counter turn the spindle and then tighten it about 6 turns.

NOTE:

From this point on, only the left spindle (transmission side) is rotated.

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

-- Remove transmission mount to transmission mount bracket bolts -1-.

Fig 24: Engine Support Bracket Bolts

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

-- Then, lower the engine and transmission using the engine support bridge 10-222 A spindles about 6 turns.

-- Remove the engine mount bracket -2-.

-- Align the transmission support 3282 with the adjusting plate 3282/56.

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

The transmission is separated from the engine in this position.

-- Remove the last engine to transmission bolt.

-- Carefully lower the transmission, ensure there is clearance to other components.

Be careful of the transmission fluid pipes when lowering the transmission.