Engine And Transmission, Separating: Procedure

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

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner for the supercharger. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SUPERCHARGER RIBBED BELT .

-- Remove the connector -2- for the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131- from the bracket and disconnect it. Free up the wire.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -1- and the left catalytic converter.

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CAUTION:

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

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

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

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-- Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- and free up the wire.

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-- Loosen the clamp -1- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Remove the connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- from the bracket and disconnect it.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -1- and remove the right catalytic converter.

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-- Lift the clip -arrows- and remove the connection.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the left drive axle heat shield.

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-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to catch any escaping ATF.

-- Loosen the clamp -1- and remove the ATF cooler from the right coolant pipe on the transmission.

-- Move the ATF cooler to the side.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Engine Speed Sensor -G28-.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

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

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-- Insert the :T40058 guide pins as follows:

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

-- Counterhold the crankshaft and loosen the drive plate bolts using :T40058 and a wrench.

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NOTE:

Only turn crankshaft only in direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the 6 bolts -arrow- from the clutch module. Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine rotation.

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-- Equip the :VAS6131B with the :VAS6131/10 and :VAS6131/11 , and :VAS6131/13-7 as follows:

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Table Coordinates	Components from the :VAS6131/10 , :VAS6131/11 and :VAS6131/13-7
F2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-4
G10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-4

-- Secure the :VAS6131/13-7 on the right front of the engine in the ribbed belt tensioner threaded hole, as shown in the illustration.

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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 :VAS6131/11-4 on the front of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

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-- Turn the left and right spindles until the :VAS6131/11-4 are firmly touching the transmission.

-- Attach mounting element base plates to : VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

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

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

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore item -A-.

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

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