Transmission, Removing

Transmission, Removing

Short Description

The transmission is remove downward by itself.

From above:

The battery, air filter housing and starter are removed. The coolant hoses are clamped off. Before removing the subframe, the engine and transmission must be supported.

From underneath:

The subframe, with the pendulum support, steering gear and both control arms are removed together.






To remove the subframe. If done correctly, the subframe can be removed and installed without the customer experiencing increased tire wear later. It is recommended to read this information prior to removing the transmission. This way, the subframe can be secured and removed correctly.

The locating pins (T10096) will be needed for this.

If the subframe is not secured using the locating pins, then later a axle alignment will be necessary.

In this case, an axle alignment is unnecessary. It would be a lot of work and an unnecessary charge!

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine Support Bridge (10-222 A)

• Adjustment Plate (3282/42A)

• Engine Support Feet (10-222 A/8)

• Engine Support Adapter (10-222 A/3)

• Transmission Support (3282)

• Insert Tool 18 mm (T10179)

• Bracket (T10346)

• Hose Clamps up to 40 mm (3093) , if not available, use Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Engine-/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Tensioning Straps (T10038)

• Spacer (10-222 A/17)

Removing

- Lift the vehicle, all 4 lift points of the hoist are at the same height.

- Move the selector lever into the "P" position.

• Do not lower the vehicle onto the floor after loosening the drive axle bolt.

- Apply the brakes in order to remove the left drive axle bolt - arrow -. (2nd technician required).






- Remove both front wheels.

- Remove the air filter housing.

- Remove the battery, the battery tray bolts - arrows - and tray.






- Remove the starter.

- Remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.






Use pliers to remove the lock washer from the cable bracket. Do not use a sharp tool otherwise the rubber grommet on the cable may get damaged.

Both lock washers - arrows - must later be replaced when adjusting the cable.

Remove the cable from the transmission cable bracket. Do not bend the cable.

You can also slide the cable back slightly from the cable bracket and remove it later when lowering the transmission. Watch the cable when lowering the transmission.

Later, install the small lock washer only after having checked and adjusted the cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Checking ] Selector Lever Cable, Checking.

- Clamp off the coolant hoses to the oil cooler using either the hose clamps up to 40 mm (3093) or the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. (3094) and remove the hoses.






- Release the Mechatronic connector retainer by rotating it and disconnect the connector.

- Remove the wire bracket from the large transmission cover (quantity: 2 M6 nuts).

- Disconnect the wiring harness from the subframe from underneath.






- Remove the nut - arrow - and the cable - 1 - from the E-box.






- Remove the nut - arrow - and the ground wire - 2 -.






- Disconnect the connector - 3 -.

This wiring harness will be removed later with the subframe. this way, you avoid time consuming work on the steering gear and heat shield.

- Remove all upper engine to transmission bolts. The insert tool 18 mm (T10179) is especially good for this.

- Remove the filler pieces from both fender upper edges.

- If there are any hose or wire connections are located near the engine lifting eyes: disconnect these now.

- Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column.

Always move the steering wheel into the center position beforehand. Engage the steering wheel lock. Information regarding tightening the bolts is also contained here.

It is advisable to complete the work under the vehicle now. This prevents the weight of the engine from resting on the engine support bridge and therefore on the body for a long period of time.

- Remove the noise insulation and lower section of the left front wheel housing liner, if necessary.

- Remove the right drive axle heat shield bolts - arrows - and shield, if equipped.






- Remove the drive axle from the transmission and carefully move it to the side.

Do not damage the surface of the drive axles. For this reason, tie straps made out of plastic or both tensioning straps (T10038) are good to use.

- Remove the pendulum support bolts from the transmission.

The subframe and the pendulum support will be removed together with both control arms and the steering gear.






If done correctly, the subframe can be removed and installed without the customer experiencing increased tire wear later. It is recommended to read this information prior to removing the transmission. This way, the subframe can be secured and removed correctly.

If the subframe is not secured, then an axle alignment will be necessary.

Secure the subframe.

When removing the subframe.

- Install one locating pin (T10096) - 2 - as soon as one bolt - 1 - is removed.






- Install the bracket (T10346) to the longitudinal member.






(to the rear of the 3 bolt holes for the battery housing)

- Support the engine and transmission. Do not lift up yet.






• Engine support bridge (10-222 A)

• Engine support adapter (10-222 A/3)

• Engine support feet (10-222 A/8) the flat side goes toward the engine compartment

• Bracket (T10346)

• Use the spacer (10-222 A/17) on the front spindle

- Remove the transmission mount to transmission mount bracket bolts - 2 - and the transmission mount bracket - A - to transmission bolts - 2 -






- Then, lower the engine and transmission slightly using the engine support bridge (10-222 A) spindles until the bracket can be removed.

Approximately 5 turns is sufficient to remove the bracket - arrow -.






The transmission is disconnected from the engine in this position.

- Align the transmission support (3282) with the adjustment plate (3282/42A).

- Guide the engine-/gearbox jack (V.A.G 1383 A) under the transmission and support the transmission. Do not lift up yet.

- Remove all remaining engine to transmission bolts.

- Separate the transmission from the engine while being careful of the selector lever cable and lower the transmission.

Transport the transmission and secure it to the assembly stand. Refer to => [ Transmission, Transporting and Securing to the Assembly Stand ] Transmission, Transporting and Securing to the Assembly Stand.

Install the transmission. Refer to => [ Transmission, Installing ] Transmission, Installing.