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Engine And Transmission, Separating, Vehicles With Automatic Transmission

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon and 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

AWD Vehicles

-- Remove the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX, REMOVING .

-- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

All Vehicles

-- Remove the six converter nuts -arrow-.

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-- To do so, turn the engine 60° in the direction of engine rotation using the : T10172A .

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NOTE:

The torque converter will be pulled out when the transmission is separated from the engine if all 6 nuts are not removed!

-- Remove the transmission/oil pan bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the upper transmission/engine bolts -arrows- using a 12-point socket.

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-- Remove the transmission -3- from the engine, while doing so push the torque converter -1- with for example a screwdriver -2- against the transmission in direction of -arrow-.

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-- After removing the transmission secure the torque converter from falling.