Engine And Transmission, Separating: Notes

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CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Bolts - Torque converter
Bolts - Engine to transmission

-- Remove or disconnect all pipes, hoses, and wires as necessary from the transmission. Observe the procedure for "Transmission, Removing and Installing". Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH VR6 ENGINE .

-- Remove the starter.

-- Remove the 3 bolts -arrows- from the torque converter through the opening for the starter. Turn the crankshaft an additional 120° in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 1: Identifying 6 Torque Converter Bolts -Arrow- Removed Through Starter Opening

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-- Tighten the :VAS6131/6-7 on the scissor lift table as illustrated and support the transmission free of tension under the oil pan.

Fig 2: Identifying Scissor Lift Mounts

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CAUTION:

Prop up the engine with wood wedges to keep it from tilting over before separating it from the transmission.

Push the torque converter off the drive plate through the opening for the starter when separating the engine from the transmission.

-- Remove all the engine/transmission connecting bolts.

-- Loosen the clamping screws -1- on the sides of the :VAS6131B and pull the rear table top with the transmission toward the rear slightly in direction of -arrow-. Push the torque converter off the drive plate and through the opening for the starter.

Fig 3: Identifying Separation Of Engine And Transmission

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-- Secure the torque converter in the transmission using the : 30-211A so that it does not fall out.

Fig 4: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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