Removing and installing gearbox mounting - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• The gearbox support does not have to be removed when removing the gearbox mounting.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
2. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach bracket (1) for air cleaner housing.
3. Remove engine cover panel (arrows).
4. Set up support bracket10 - 222 A on top of body flanges, as shown in illustration.
5. Attach hooks of spindles to engine lifting eyes.

6. Take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly evenly with both spindles; do not lift. [Note: The gearbox support does not have to be removed when removing the gearbox mounting.]
7. Remove bolts (1) and (2).
8. Lower engine/gearbox assembly slightly via the spindle.
9. Detach gearbox support (A).
10. Open retainers for wiring duct (arrows) and press electrical wiring to the side.
11. Unclip wiring duct.
12. Remove bolts (arrows).
13. Remove bolts (1) and detach gearbox mounting (A).
14. Pull gearbox up with spindle on support bracket until gearbox support contacts support arm of gearbox mounting.
15. ⚠ The threads in the gearbox support can be damaged if the bolts are not inserted straight.Before fitting the bolts (arrows), the gearbox support and the support arm of the gearbox mounting must be aligned absolutely parallel. If necessary, push the gearbox up at the rear with a trolley jack. — Adjust assembly mountings 10Assembly mountings; Adjusting assembly mountings.
16. Secure support arm of gearbox mounting to gearbox support.
17. Detach support bracket10 - 222 A from engine.
18. Install bracket and air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.

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