Transmission, Removing

Transmission, Removing

Special tools and equipment

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

Notes:

- Determine the correct coding for the antitheft radio (if equipped).
- Switch the ignition off and disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.






- Disconnect wires/and harness connectors as follows:

1. At solenoid valve for wastegate bypass regulator valve -N75-
2. At Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80-
3. At power output stage -N122-
4. At Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-

- Disconnect hoses and remove air cleaner housing (arrows).
- Remove coolant expansion tank from bracket and lay to side.






- Disconnect harness connector for Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) (arrow) and move wiring clear.
- Remove nuts securing turbocharger to front exhaust pipe.

Note:

- Do not bend flex pipe on front exhaust pipe more than 10 °

- Remove engine/transmission mounting bolts accessible from above.






- Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).






- Remove bracket for noise insulation panel (arrow).






- Remove heat shield (arrows -1- and -2-) above right drive axle.






- Unbolt right transmission support together with bonded rubber mount (arrows).
- Loosen clamping sleeves of exhaust system and slide toward Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC).
- Remove Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) together with exhaust pipe from below.
- 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 from Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (arrow -A-).
- Disconnect back-up light harness connector (multi-function switch) (arrow -B-).
- Disconnect all other electrical connections and Ground (GND) wires from transmission and from engine/transmission mounting bolts.






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

Note:

- Starter cables do not have to be disconnected.






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






- 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, the transmission can be removed and installed using the VAG1383A transmission jack and the VAG1359/2 universal mount.

- Support transmission using VAG1383A transmission jack.






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






- Remove left transmission support from bonded rubber mount -2-.






- Remove remaining engine/transmission mounting bolts (arrows -A- and -B-).
- Press transmission off dowel sleeves and lower carefully using VAG1 383A transmission jack just far enough for access to slave cylinder.

Note:

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






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

Note:

- After removing the clutch slave cylinder, do not operate the clutch pedal.

- Lower transmission completely.

Note:

- Make sure drive axles have sufficient clearance when lowering transmission.