Engine And Transmission, Separating: Procedure

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B .

-- Remove the screws -arrows- from the particulate filter mount.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the catalytic converter/pre-catalytic converter.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt -Arrow- From Exhaust Pipe

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Vehicles with Engine Code CATA

Fig 3: Electrical Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connector from Catalyst Temperature Sensor 1 -G20- (orange) and Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 -G495- (brown).

-- Free up the electric wires for both these components.

All Engine Codes

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and loosen the bolt -3-.

NOTE:

Only vehicles with engine codes CASA and CASD have the vacuum line and bracket -2-.

-- Move the vacuum hose and bracket -2- to the side and remove the heat shield from the turbocharger.

-- Remove nuts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter Nuts

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-- Remove the catalytic converter/pre-catalytic converter and particulate filter.

-- Free up the coolant hoses -arrow-.

Fig 5: Coolant Hose Location

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-- Loosen hose clamp -2- and lift clamp -4- to remove the coolant hoses.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts -1 And 3- For Coolant Pipe

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-- Free up the transmission bleeder hose -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3- ; then remove the left coolant pipe on the back of the transmission and the coolant hoses.

Fig 7: Identifying Connector -Arrow-

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-- Remove the connector -arrow- for the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the front driveshaft from the transfer case. Refer to FRONT DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING[For transmission(s) 0C8] .

NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping ATF.

Fig 8: Identifying ATF Transmission Line Bolt -2-

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Follow the rules of cleanliness when working on an automatic transmission. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and disconnect the ATF-lines from transmission.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the ATF pipes.

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Transmission Line Bolt -Arrow-

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Fig 10: Rotating Tensioner In -Direction Of Arrow- Using Torx(R) Socket T60 T40087

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CAUTION:

Risk of damage due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- Turn the tensioning element in the direction of the -arrow- using the TORX Socket - T60:T40087 to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

-- Remove the ribbed belt and release the tension on the tensioning element.

-- Remove the generator. .

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 11: Identifying Nut -1- And Connector -2-

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-- Remove the B+ wire -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -3- from the engine support.

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Support Screw

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the starter.

-- Insert the Crankshaft Socket:T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 13: Guide Pin And Adapter T40058

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The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

-- To loosen torque converter bolts, counterhold crankshaft using Crankshaft Socket:T40058 .

Fig 14: Identifying TDC With Special Tool Adapter T140058

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

Fig 15: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts

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CAUTION:

Components could be damaged by the camshaft timing chain jump off.

Only rotate the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation.

-- Unscrew the six bolts -arrows- of torque converter in the opening of the removed starter (turn crankshaft ¹ /₃ rotation in the direction of engine rotation in each case).

-- Secure the engine and transmission at the oil pan from tilting, for example, with wood wedges.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts -3 to 10-.

Fig 16: Bolt Removal Sequence

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-- Separate the transmission from the engine. While doing this, press the torque converter off the drive plate in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 17: Prying Torque Converter Off Drive Plate -Arrow-

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-- Loosen clamping screws -1- on sides of Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131A and then pull rear table section with transmission back slightly.

Fig 18: Identifying Separation Of Engine And Transmission

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-- Secure torque converter in transmission against falling out with Bracket - Multiple Use:30-211A .

Fig 19: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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