Engine And Transmission, Separating

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Audi A8 Quattro, 2013 Audi A8, and 2012 Audi A8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172A with Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use Adapter 1T10172A/1
Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12 and Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7
M10 x 65 bolt

Procedure

Engine/transmission unit removed and attached to Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131.

-- Disconnect and remove the connectors from the bracket and free up the wires.

Fig 1: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Connectors

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

for Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39-
for Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 -G108-
for Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130-
for Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131-
for Oxygen Sensor 3 after Catalytic Converter -G287-
for Oxygen Sensor 4 after Catalytic Converter -G288-
for Heated Oxygen Sensor 3 -G285-
for Heated Oxygen Sensor 4 -G286-

-- Remove the front and rear nuts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the left exhaust manifold with the catalytic converters.

Fig 2: Left Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converters - Tightening Specification and Sequence

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the left transmission mount and the heat shield -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield And Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Vehicles through MY 2013:

Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Hydraulic Line Bolt

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the power steering hydraulic pipe on the left transmission support.

All Vehicles:

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt And Transmission Mount

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the left transmission mount from the transmission support.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).

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

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector On Transmission By Rotating Screw

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose from the left lower coolant pipe.

Fig 7: Locating Clamp

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the front and rear nuts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the right exhaust manifold with the catalytic converters.

Fig 8: Right Exhaust Manifold With Catalytic Converters - Tightening Specification and Sequence

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the right transmission mount and the heat shield -1-.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolt

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and remove them from the bracket.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Connectors

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Press the release buttons and remove the secondary air hoses -arrows-.

-- Move the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) hose with the electric wiring harness to the side.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the right rear coolant pipe from the transmission.

Fig 11: Identifying Coolant Pipe Bolt

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- and remove the bracket for the Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101- /Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor 2 -V189-.

NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

Fig 12: Identifying Coolant Pipe

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolt -1-, remove the coolant hose, to do this loosen the hose clamp -upper arrow-.

-- Coolant pipe on the right side of the transmission

NOTE:

Ignore -bottom arrow-.

-- Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission flange shaft, refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 13: Identifying Left And Right Drive Axles

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the cover -arrow- and ribbed belt idler roller.

Fig 14: Identifying Cover And Ribbed Belt Idler Roller

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12, and Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 as follows:

Fig 15: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform Coordinates	Components from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12 and Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7
E1	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/12-1
H10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/12-1

-- Connect the right front Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 to the engine using a M10 x 65 bolt -arrow- in threaded hole as shown in the illustration.

Fig 16: Connecting Right Front Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 To Engine Using M10 x 65 Bolt

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 to 20 Nm on the scissor lift table.

-- Attach mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12 on the left of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

Fig 17: Attaching Mounting Elements From Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 And Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Attach mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12 on the right side of the transmission mount as shown in illustration.

Fig 18: Attaching Mounting Elements From Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 And Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS 6131/12

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

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

Fig 19: Identifying Transmission/Engine Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 14- that attach the engine to the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore item -A-.

-- Loosen the clamping screws -1- on the sides of Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131B and pull the rear table top with the transmission toward rear -arrow-.

Fig 20: Locating Bolts -1- On Sides Of VAS 6131 A And Pull Rear Table Plate With Transmission Toward Rear -Arrow-

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC