Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ Auxiliary hook 10-222 A/2
• ◆ Shackle 10-222 A/12
• ◆ Workshop crane VAS 6100

or

• ◆ Workshop crane V.A.G 1202 A
• ◆ 15 mm socket insert Matra V/175

Procedure

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

• ‒ → Screw out 3 nuts of torque converter -arrow- with 15 mm socket insert, 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.

• ‒ → Fasten the shackle 10-222 A/12 to the gearbox housing and connect the shackle by means of auxiliary hook 10-222 A/2.
• ‒ Fasten the auxiliary hook 10-222 A/2 to workshop crane VAS 6100 or 1202 A as shown in the illustration.

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

• ‒ → Push gearbox off engine. At the same time, push torque converter off the drive plate.
• ‒ If necessary, secure torque converter in gearbox with wire to prevent it falling out.