Transmission, Removing

Transmission, Removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever - Remove Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Transmission support (T40173)

Procedure

• Lock carrier and torque support installed.

• Reinstall cable ties that were loosened or cut off during removal at same locations during installation.

CAUTION!
Heed appropriate instructions for battery disconnection.

- Switch ignition off.

• So that the front wheels can still be turned with the battery disconnected, the battery may only be connected when ignition key is inserted.

- Disconnect battery.

- Remove front and rear noise insulation by loosening fasteners - 2 - and, if equipped, - arrow -.





- Remove heat shields - arrow - for left and right drive axles.





- Remove left and right drive axles from transmission flange shafts.

- Disconnect ATF pipe bracket - arrow -.





• Observe cleanliness rules when working on automatic transmissions => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.





• To collect escaping ATF, lay a clean cloth under the separating point.

- Remove transmission to engine connecting bolts - 8 through 10 -.





• Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.





- Remove bolts - 2 - on the rear bracket for the front exhaust pipe.

• Disregard items - 1 and 3 -.

- Place a piece of wood, approximately 30 mm thick - arrow - between the transmission and the subframe crossbrace, as illustrated.





- Remove tunnel crossmember bolts - arrows -.





- Remove front crossmember - arrows -.





- Loosen clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 -.





- Lower catalytic converters with the rear muffler and have a second technician remove the tunnel cross member.

- Secure the catalytic converters and muffler with the clamping sleeves.

- Position the Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with the universal mount (T40173) on the bottom of the transmission and secure it with a strap - 1 - as shown in the illustration.





- Remove crossmember from subframe - arrows -.





- Lower transmission using Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) until upper bolts for the transmission to engine connection are accessible from the rear.

CAUTION!
There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

• Always "discharge static electricity" by touching a grounded object, e.g. vehicle ground, the vehicle or the hoist.

• Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

- Disengage electrical harness connector - 1 - and disconnect from transmission.





- Move wiring harness - arrows - to engine clear.

• For the sake of illustration, shown with transmission removed.

- Disconnect Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28) electrical connector - arrow -.





- Mark installation position of support bracket for selector lever cable.





- Remove bolt - 1 - support bracket for selector lever cable.

- Press selector lever cable ball socket - A - off the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever - Remove Outside Mirror (80 - 200).





• Take care not to bend or kink selector lever cable.

- Loosen bolts - arrow - on torque support stop.





- Press torque support stop upward and retighten bolts to 23 Nm.

• Adjusting torque support stop prevents engine from sinking down after removing the front transmission.

- Remove transmission to engine connecting bolts - 1 through 7 -.





- Press transmission off the engine and lower it carefully using the Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

• The starter remains in the installation position.