Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Securing engine to engine and gearbox support

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Lifting tackle -2024 A-

t	Engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095- with universal mounting -VAS 6095/1- and bracket for V6 FSI engine, Audi A6 -VAS 6095/1-5-

t	Workshop hoist -VAS 6100-

t	Lift arm extension (workshop hoist) -VAS 6101-

Procedure   WARNING Risk of accident. The engine can only be transported with the gearbox removed using the method described. l  Engine/gearbox assembly removed; engine separated from gearbox. l  Engine secured with support -VAS 6131/13-7-.

Vehicles with hydraulic power steering: –  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- on steering box.   Note

Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping hydraulic fluid. –  Unscrew connection -3-. –  Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122-.   Note t  The illustration shows the installation position on a vehicle with dynamic steering. t  Disregard -items 1, 2- and -arrow-.

All vehicles (continued): –  Detach electrical connector -2- on solenoid valve (right-side) for electro-hydraulic engine mounting -N145- from bracket and unplug connector. –  Unscrew nut -1- and detach bracket with electrical wiring from subframe.   Note The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.

–  Attach lifting tackle -2024 A- to engine lifting eyes and workshop hoist as shown in illustration.   Note To adjust to the centre of gravity of the assembly, the perforated rails of the support hooks must be positioned as shown.   WARNING Risk of accident. The support hooks and retaining pins on the lifting tackle must be secured with locking pins -arrows-. –  Take up weight of engine with workshop hoist, but do not lift.

–  Unplug electrical connector -3- on left electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve -N144-. –  Remove bolt -4- for engine mounting (left-side).   Note Disregard -items 1, 2, 5-.

–  Remove bolt -2- for engine mounting (right-side).   Note t  The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed. t  Disregard -items 1, 3, 4-.

–  Remove support -VAS 6131/13-7- from engine. –  Lift off engine from engine cross member.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove engine support (left-side).

–  Remove nut -1- and move earth wire clear at engine support. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove engine support (right-side). –  Tie up starter on engine.

–  Secure engine with universal mounting -VAS 6095/1- and support bracket for V6 FSI engine, Audi A6 -VAS 6095/1-5- to engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095- as shown in illustration and tighten to 40 Nm.