Engine And Transmission, Separating, Vehicles With 6-Speed DSG Transmission

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook (2 pc.) :10 - 222 A /20
Engine Sling - Engine Bracket :2024 A /1 from the Engine Sling :2024 A
Shop Crane :VAS6100
Engine Bung Set :VAS6122

CAUTION:

There may be consequential damage due to a damaged needle bearing.

- If the engine and transmission are separated, the needle bearing on the crankshaft must be replaced. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .

Procedure

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and secured on the :T10497 .

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

-- Remove the nut -arrows- and remove the front bracket from the transmission fluid pan.

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NOTE:

The threaded bolts are welded to the front of the oil pan.

AWD Vehicles:

Fig 1: Bevel Box Bracket (Vehicles with TFSI Engine)

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the bracket for the bevel box.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 2: Transmission Coolant Valve -N488- Component Location

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

NOTE:

Place a cleaning cloth underneath to catch any coolant leaking out.

Ignore Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094 .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid cooler.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and move the Transmission Coolant Valve -N488- to the side.

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

-- Engage the hook from the :2024 A on the transmission lifting eye and secure it with the retainer -arrow-.

Fig 3: Installing 2024 A To Transmission

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-- Use the :10 - 222 A /20 to engage the :VAS6100 on the :2024 A /1 .

-- Remove the bolts -1 to 8- for the transmission/engine connection.

Fig 4: Locating Alignm ent Sleeves

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NOTE:

Ignore -item A-.

-- Remove the transmission from the engine.

-- Before assembling, replace the needle bearing in the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .