Engine And Transmission, Separating
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Ring Wrench 7-Piece Set: 3337
- Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set: VAS6131/10
- Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set - Adapter: VAS6131/11-2 from the Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set: VAS6131/11
- Articulated Joint Support: VAS6131/13-7 from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set: VAS6131/13
- Hose Clip Pliers: VAS6362
- Engine Support: T10533
- Wrench - 21mm: T40263
- Adapter: T40314
- M12 nut, quantity: 2
Procedure
- Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the : VAS6131B .
Vehicles with a Particulate Filter:
-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the particulate filter bracket.
Risk of injury due to flying soot particles.
Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the particulate filter -1-.
-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the catalytic converter bracket.
Audi A6/A7
-- Remove the heat shield boot.
-- Disconnect the connector -3-.
-- Release the retainer in direction of -arrow- and remove the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- upward from the bracket.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, loosen the hose clamps -2-, and move the coolant pipes to the side.
Audi A6/A7, without Parking Heater:
-- Remove the heat shield boot.
-- Disconnect the connector -4- for the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-.
-- Place a cloth underneath to catch leaking coolant.
-- Lift the clamps -3 and 5- and remove the coolant hoses.
Continuation for all other Audi A6/A7:
-- Remove the bolts -2- and remove the bracket.
Audi A4/A5/A6/A7:
-- Place a cloth underneath to catch leaking coolant.
-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction of -arrow-.
-- To do so, use the : T40263 , : T40314 and 24 mm socket to counterhold the crankshaft at the vibration damper.
Risk of damaging the engine by the timing mechanism skipping.
- Only let the engine turn in the direction of engine rotation.
-- Remove the three bolts -arrow- on the drive plate -1-. Turn the crankshaft an additional 120° in the direction of engine rotation.
-- Equip the : VAS6131B as follows:
- The remaining mounting elements remain unchanged.
| Table Coordinates | Components from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set: VAS6131/10 , Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set - Adapter: VAS6131/11-2 , Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set - Articulated Joint Support: VAS6131/13-7 and the Engine Support : T10533/5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4 | Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set - Articulated Joint Support: VAS6131/13-7 with Engine Support: T10533/5 | |||
| C10 | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /11-2 |
| F10 | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-6 |
-- Tighten the : VAS6131/13-7 using two 12M nuts -arrow- and with the : T10533/5 on the right side of the engine as shown.
-- Tighten the engine support to the : VAS6131B to 20 Nm.
-- Place the mounting element from the : VAS6131/10 and : VAS6131/11-2 on the left of the transmission as shown.
-- Place the mounting element from the : VAS6131/10 as shown on the right side of the transmission.
-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until all the mounting pins come into contact with the mounting points.
-- Tighten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the : VAS6131B .
-- Remove the bolts -1 through 10- that connect the engine to the transmission.
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC-- Loosen the clamping screw on the sides of the : VAS6131B slightly pull back the rear table top with the transmission -arrow-, at the same time slightly tilt forward the engine using the : VAS6131/13-7 .
