Engine And Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Bung Set:VAS6122
Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 , Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set :VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7
Wrench - 21mm:T40263
Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40272
M10 x 65 bolt

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensors And Connectors

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

-- Remove the connectors from the bracket, disconnect them and then free up the wires.

1 -For the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130-

4 -For the Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 -G108-

NOTE:

Ignore -2 and 3-.

-- Release the locking mechanism in direction of -arrows-, and free up the wires to disconnect and remove the connectors from one another and out of the bracket:

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors For Heated Oxygen Sensor And Oxygen Sensor 2

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2 -For the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131-

1 -For the Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39-

NOTE:

The catalytic converter for the cylinder bank 1 (right) is on the left in the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Catalytic Converter Mount Bolt (Left)

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-- Remove the bolts -1- from the mounting for the catalytic converter.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the cylinder bank 1 (right) and then remove the left catalytic converter from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Catalytic Converter Nuts

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NOTE:

The catalytic converter for the cylinder bank 2 (left) is on the right in the vehicle.

Fig 5: Identifying Catalytic Converter Mount Bolt (Right)

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the mounting for the catalytic converter.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the cylinder bank 2 (left) and then remove the right catalytic converter from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Identifying Catalytic Converter Nuts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts And Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolt -1- from the bracket for the hydraulic line.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the left transmission mount with the transmission support.

NOTE:

Lay a cloth underneath to catch any leaking ATF.

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Pipe And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the ATF line -1- from the transmission.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .

Fig 10: Disconnecting Connector From Transmission

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Before handling the connector, always "discharge" the static electricity. Do this by touching a grounded object, for example vehicle ground, the vehicle or the hoist.
Do not touch connector terminals in the transmission connector with hands.

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

-- Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

Vehicles through MY 2013:

Fig 11: Identifying Coolant Hose Bolt And Clamp

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-- Loosen the clamp -2- and remove the coolant hose.

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

Vehicles from MY 2014:

Fig 12: Identifying Coolant Hose And Clamp

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 13: Identifying Coolant Pipe And Bolts

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-- Fold the heat shield boot -3- slightly upward.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -top arrow- to remove the bolts -1 and 2- and to remove the coolant hoses for the right coolant pipe from the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore -bottom arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.

Fig 14: Identifying Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the transmission mount from the transmission support.

-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft. Refer to Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Position the :T40272 onto the :T40263 .

Fig 16: Identifying Crankshaft Turning Tool T40272

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-- Attach the crankshaft turning tool to the bolts on the vibration damper.

The semi-round countersink -arrow A- on the :T40272 must face the semi-round countersink -arrow B- on the vibration damper.

NOTE:

Ignore the notch on the :T40272 .

-- Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the torque converter bolts using the :T40272 and the :T40263 .

NOTE:

When turning the crankshaft, only turn it in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- by turning the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 17: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Equip the :VAS6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 and :VAS6131/12 , and :VAS6131/13-7 as follows:

Fig 18: Scissor Lift Chart

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NOTE:

The remaining mounting elements remain unchanged.

Table Coordinates	Components from the :VAS6131/10 , :VAS6131/12 and :VAS6131/13-7
E2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/12-1
H10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/12-1

-- Secure the :VAS6131/13-7 to the engine in the threaded hole with a M10 x 65 bolt on the front to the right, as shown.

Fig 19: Identifying Articulated Joint Support

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-- Tighten the :VAS6131/13-7 to 20 Nm on the scissor lift table.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the :VAS6131/10 and :VAS6131/12 on the left of the transmission, as shown.

Fig 20: Attaching Mounting Elements From Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 And Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12

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-- Attach the mounting elements from the :VAS6131/10 and :VAS6131/12 on the right of the transmission support, as shown.

Fig 21: Attaching Mounting Elements From Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 And Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12

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-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until all the mounting pins come into contact with the mounting points.

-- Tighten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the :VAS6131B .

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

Fig 22: Checking If Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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-- Press the starter off the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 11- that connect the engine to the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore -A-.

-- Loosen the clamping screws -1- on the side of the :VAS6131B and pull the rear table top with the transmission toward the rear in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 23: Locating Bolts -1- On Sides Of VAS 6131 A And Pull Rear Table Plate With Transmission Toward Rear -Arrow-

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