Engine And Transmission, Separating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Socket - Sw15: V/175 
• Counterhold - Multiple Use: T10172A 

AWD Vehicles 

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

All Vehicles 

-- Remove the six converter nuts -arrow- using the : V/175  .

Fig 1: Torque Converter

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-- Turn the engine in the direction of engine rotation 60° additional turn using the : T10172A  .

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

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-- Remove the front engine to transmission bolts -1-. The upper bolt is secured with a nut -arrow-.

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

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-- When removing the transmission -3- from the engine, 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.