Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separating engine from automatic gearbox 09L Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10-, -VAS 6131/11- and -VAS 6131/12-

t  Adapter -T40058-

Procedure   Note All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be fitted in the same position when installing. l  Engine/gearbox assembly removed and secured to scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-. –  Remove bolts -arrows- for gearbox mountings (left and right).

–  Screw down spindles of the support elements (left and right) at subframe as far as possible. –  Remove locating lugs from spindles. –  Remove subframe to the side. –  Unscrew the two base plates for support elements (for subframe) on scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-.   Note The mounting points for engine (front) and gearbox (rear) remain unchanged.

–  Set up scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A- with support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10-, -VAS 6131/11- and -VAS 6131/12- as follows:

Platform coordinates	Parts of support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10-, -VAS 6131/11- and -VAS 6131/12-
B4 1)	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G4 1)	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-12
B7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-10
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/12-1
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/11-3
D15 1)	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-12
F15 1)	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-12
l  1) Support elements remain unchanged.

–  Place support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -VAS 6131/12- at left of engine, as shown in illustration.

–  Place support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -VAS 6131/11- at right of engine, as shown in illustration. –  Turn spindles for the support elements upwards until all locating lugs make contact with the mounting points. –  Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- for Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter -G131- and move wiring clear.   Note t  Illustration shows electrical connector when installed. t  Disregard -item 2-.

–  Remove bolt -1- on bracket (left-side) for front exhaust pipe.   Note Disregard -item 2-.

–  Remove nuts -1 ... 3-. –  Detach front exhaust pipe (left-side) with catalytic converter.

–  Unplug electrical connector -2- for Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130- and move wiring clear.   Note t  Illustration shows electrical connector when installed. t  Disregard -item 1-.

–  Remove bolt -1- on bracket (right-side) for front exhaust pipe.   Note Disregard -item 2-.

–  Remove nuts -1 ... 3-. –  Detach front exhaust pipe (right-side) with catalytic converter.   Note

Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox → Rep. Gr.00. –  Unbolt bracket -arrow- for ATF lines at sump.

–  Unbolt bracket -arrow- for ATF lines at gearbox (bottom).   Note

Lay a cloth under the ATF pipes to catch escaping ATF fluid. –  Remove bolt -arrow-. –  Detach ATF lines from gearbox.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at engine speed sender -G28-.

–  Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise -arrow- and unplug electrical connector at gearbox.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- at engine mounting (right-side). –  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine support (right-side).

–  Detach electrical wires -2- and -3- at starter. –  Remove bolts -1- and -4- and detach starter.

–  Insert guide pin of adapter -T40058- with the larger-diameter section -arrow 1- pointing towards the engine. The smaller-diameter section -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

–  When loosening torque converter bolts, counterhold crankshaft using adapter -T40058-.   Note Ignore -arrow-.

–  Unscrew 3 bolts -arrow- for torque converter, working through opening of removed starter (turn crankshaft 1/3 turn each time).

–  Remove engine/gearbox securing bolts -3 ... 10-.

–  Loosen clamping bolts -1- on sides of scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A- and pull rear section of platform together with gearbox towards the rear -arrow-; simultaneously separate the torque converter from the drive plate through the opening. –  Secure the torque converter in the gearbox to prevent it falling out.