Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ Lifting tackle 2024 A
• ◆ VAS 6100

or

• ◆ Workshop crane V.A.G 1202 A
• ◆ 15 mm socket insert Matra V/175 (on vehicles with automatic gearbox)

Procedure

• ● Engine/gearbox assembly removed and attached to engine mounting T10012.

Vehicles with manual gearbox:

• ‒ → Unscrew bolt -1- with gearbox installed.
• ‒ Pull up splash plate -2-.

Note:

Shown in illustration with gearbox removed.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox:

• ‒ → Disconnect coolant hoses from ATF cooler -arrow-.

• ‒ Remove plug from hole in torque converter cover plate.
• ‒ → Screw out 3 nuts of torque converter -arrow- with socket attachment SW 15 Matra V/175 (turn crankshaft 1/3 of a turn each time).

Note:

To prevent engine from turning when loosening torque converter nuts, counterhold central bolt on vibration damper.

• ‒ Remove starter.
• ‒ → Attach lifting tackle 2024 A to automatic gearbox and workshop lifter VAS 6100 or V.A.G 1202 A.

Note:

To balance the centre of gravity of the engine, position the hook attachments as shown in the illustration.

All models:

• ‒ → Unscrew bolts -1...8- at engine/gearbox flange.
• ‒ Take off starter.

Note:

The manual gearbox can be detached from the engine without a workshop crane, a 2nd mechanic is required for this purpose.

• ‒ Remove gearbox from engine.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox:

• ‒ If necessary, secure torque converter in gearbox with wire to prevent it falling out.