Engine And Transmission, Separating, Vehicles With DSG Transmission

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook (2 pc.): 10 - 222 A /20

Fig 1: Identifying Special Hook (2 pc.)
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Engine Sling - Engine Bracket: 2024A/1 from the Engine Sling: 2024 A

Fig 2: Engine Sling - Engine Bracket
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Shop Crane: VAS 6100

Fig 3: Identifying Shop Crane
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Engine Bung Set: VAS 6122

Fig 4: Engine Bung Set
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NOTE:

If the engine and transmission are separated, the needle bearing on the crankshaft must be replaced. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

Procedure

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

Remove the charge air pipe from the engine.

-- 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.

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

Fig 5: Bevel Box Bracket (Vehicles with TFSI Engine)

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

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NOTE:

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

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

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

Fig 6: Installing 2024 A To Transmission

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-- Use the Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook: 10 - 222 A /20 to engage the Shop Crane: VAS 6100 on the Engine Sling - Engine Bracket : 2024 A /1 .

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

Fig 7: Locating Alignment Sleeves

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NOTE:

Ignore -item A-.

-- Remove the transmission from the engine.