Engine/Transmission, Separating And Assembling

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle 10-222A/12
Shop Crane VAS 6100
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Insert Tool - 18mm T10179
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Socket - Sw 15V/175
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Multipoint Socket T10035

Requirements

The engine/transmission assembly is removed and secured to the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Engine Support T10359.

Separating

-- Remove the starter, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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 BEVEL BOX .

Continuation for All

-- Disconnect and free up all electrical connections from the transmission to the engine.

-- Install the Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle 10-222A/12 to the transmission, then connect the Shop Crane VAS 6100 to the shackle, but do not lift it.

Fig 1: Converter Secured From Falling Out Using A Wire

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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 - 18mm T10179. When tightening, observe the tightening specifications, refer to 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 - Sw 15V/175.

Fig 2: Locating Converter Nuts

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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-.

Fig 3: Converter Secured From Falling Out Using A Wire

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Assembling

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of separation. Note the tightening specifications in each repair manual.