Transmission, Removing

Special tools and equipment
- 3282 transmission support
- 3282/10 adjustment plate
- 3337 ring spanner 7-piece set
- VAG1383A engine/transmission hoist

CAUTION: Before disconnecting the battery:
- Determine the correct coding for the antitheft radio.
- Switch the ignition off (also applies when connecting the battery). Failure to do so may damage the Engine Control Module (ECM).

- Disconnect battery
- Remove driveshaft, Refer to Drive/Propeller Shaft, Service and Repair.





- Remove intake air duct -A- (arrows)
- Unbolt coolant expansion tank -B- (arrows) and lay to one side.
- Remove Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) on left and right exhaust pipes using 3337 ring spanner 7-piece set and move clear to side.

- Remove engine/transmission mounting bolts accessible from above.





- Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).





- Remove bracket for noise insulation panel (arrow).

- Remove heat shields above left and right drive axles.





- Unbolt front exhaust pipes together with Three Way Catalytic Converters (TWCs) from left and right exhaust manifolds (3 nuts on each side) (arrows).





- Remove engine speed (RPM) sensor-G28 on left of transmission (arrow) and move clear to side.
- Disconnect drive axles from flange shafts and rest them on suspension links.

Note: Take care not to damage protective coating on drive axles.





- Disconnect harness connector off Vehicle Speed Sensor-VSS- (arrow -A-).
- Disconnect back-up light connector (multifunction sensor) (arrow-B-).
- Disconnect all other electrical connections and ground wires from transmission and from engine/transmission mounting bolts.





- Remove starter from engine/transmission and secure if necessary.

Notes: Starter cables do not have to be disconnected.





- Disconnect shift rod (arrow -A-).
- Remove socket-head bolt from pivot rod (arrow-B-).

Note: Illustration shows manual transmission 012.





- Remove heat shield for driveshaft from Torsen differential cover (arrows).





- Remove driveshaft -1- from transmission and rest it on heat shield -2-.
- Secure driveshaft to fuel line bracket -3- using wire (arrow).





- Remove bottom engine/transmission mounting bolts, except for bolts indicated by arrows -A- and -B-.





- Set up 3282 transmission support for removing manual transmission 01A (all-wheel-drive) using 3282/10 adjustment plate and place on VAG1383A transmission jack.
A - Attachments

Notes:
- Attachments -A- are shown in schematic form, arrow -B- points in the direction of travel.
- 3282/10 adjustment plate only fits in one position.





- Roll VAG1383A transmission jack with 3282 transmission support under transmission and support transmission.

Note: If 3282 transmission support is not available, transmission can be removed and installed using VAG1383A transmission jack and VAG135912 universal mount.

- Support transmission using VAG1383A transmission jack.





- Align adjustment plate parallel to transmission and lock safety support (arrow) on transmission.





- Remove left and right transmission supports complete with bonded rubber mounts from transmission and subframe -1 and -2-.





- Remove remaining engine/transmission mounting bolts (arrows -A- and -B-).
- Press transmission off dowel sleeves and lower carefully using VAG1383A transmission jack just far enough for access to slave cylinder.

CAUTION: When lowering the transmission, make sure the hydraulic line/hose to clutch slave cylinder is not damaged.

- Remove clutch slave cylinder (arrow) and secure with wire, do not disconnect line.

CAUTION: After removing the clutch slave cylinder, do not operate the clutch pedal. Make sure there is sufficient clearance of the flange shafts when lowering the transmission.





- Lower transmission completely.

Note: Make sure drive axles have sufficient clearance when lowering transmission.