Engine And Automatic Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A
Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14
Crankshaft Socket T40058
Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A

Prepare the Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14:

Fig 1: Identifying Dimensions -A-, -B- And -C-

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-- Shape the foam inserts to the dimension specifications.

Dimension -a- = 20 mm.
Dimension -b- = 55 mm
Dimension -c- = 55 mm.

NOTE:

Order two support pads VAS 6131/14-1 for the Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14.

Procedure

Fig 2: Positioning Support Elements From Support Set VAS 6131/10 At Left/Right On Subframe

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A.

-- Rotate the left and right mounting element spindles on the subframe all the way down.

-- Remove the mounting pins from the spindles.

NOTE:

A second technician is required to remove subframe.

-- Remove the subframe to the side.

-- Remove both base plates of the subframe support elements from the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A.

NOTE:

Support points for front of engine, transmission and tunnel cross member remain unchanged.

-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and the Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 as follows:

Fig 3: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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Platform Coordinates	Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi SetVAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox SupportVAS6131/14
B4 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-13
F4 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-12
B8	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G8	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-10
A10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
H10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
C15 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-2
F15 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-2
¹⁾ The support elements remain unchanged.

-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 on the left side of the engine as illustrated.

Fig 4: Attaching Mounting Elements VAS6131/10 On Left Side Of Engine

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 on the right side of the engine as illustrated.

Fig 5: Attaching Mounting Elements VAS6131/10 On Right Side Of Engine

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-- Rotate mounting element spindles upward until all mounting pins come in contact with the mounting points.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 at the front of the transmission as shown in the illustration.

Fig 6: Identifying Gearbox Support VAS 6131/14

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-- Rotate the left and right spindles up until the Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support VAS6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.

-- Attach mounting element base plates to the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -2- for the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131- and free up the electrical wire.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G131

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NOTE:

In the illustration, the electrical connector is installed.

Ignore -1-.

CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Remove the bolts -1- on the rear bracket for the exhaust system.

Fig 8: Removing Mounting Bolts For Front Exhaust Pipes

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NOTE:

Ignore items -2 and 3-.

-- Remove the nuts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the left front exhaust pipe with the catalytic converter.

Fig 9: Identifying Nut Accessible From Top For Front Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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-- Disconnect the electrical connector -2- for the Oxygen Sensor After Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- and free up the electrical wire.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) G39

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NOTE:

In the illustration, the electrical connector is installed.

Ignore -1-.

CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Remove the bolts -2- on the rear bracket for the exhaust system.

Fig 11: Removing Mounting Bolts For Front Exhaust Pipes

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NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 3-.

-- Remove the nuts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the right front exhaust pipe with the catalytic converter.

Fig 12: Identifying Catalytic Converter And Front Muffler To Exhaust Manifold, Removal

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- for the ATF pipe bracket on the oil pan.

Fig 13: Removing Bracket For ATF Lines On Oil Pan

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-- Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- on the Engine Speed Sensor -G28-.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Electrical Connector For Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- Touch the transmission housing (when not wearing gloves) to discharge the static electricity.

-- Disconnect the left electrical connector on the transmission by rotating twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow-.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Electrical Connector At Left On Transmission By Turning Twist Lock Counterclockwise

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-- Disconnect the electrical wires -2- and -3- from the starter.

Fig 16: Identifying Bolts, Starter Solenoid Terminal, And Connector

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -4- and remove the starter.

-- Insert the Crankshaft Socket T40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 17: Guide Pin And Adapter T40058

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The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
Small diameter -arrow 2- points to adapter.

-- To loosen the torque converter bolts, counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Socket T40058.

Fig 18: Counter Hold Crankshaft Using Socket T40058

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NOTE:

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

-- Remove the 3 bolts -arrow- for the torque converter in the opening of the removed starter; to do so, turn the crankshaft 120°.

Fig 19: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts

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

Fig 20: Automatic Transmission To Engine Fastener And Alignment Sleeves -A- (3.0L, Engine Code CCAA)

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NOTE:

Ignore item -A-.

-- Loosen clamping bolts -1- on sides of the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131A and pull rear table plate with transmission toward the rear -arrow-.

Fig 21: Loosening Bolts -1- On Sides Of VAS 6131 A And Pull Rear Table Plate With Transmission Toward Rear -Arrow-

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-- At the same time, push the torque converter through the opening off the drive plate.

-- Secure torque converter in transmission against falling out with the Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A.

Fig 22: Securing Torque Converter

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