Removing gearbox - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine (EA 288, generation I) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Opens: brake fluid
• Special tools named: 3094

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• The gate relay lever must be removed before detaching the cable end-piece .
• Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp 3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.
• (Item B) can be disregarded.
• (Item 3) can be disregarded.
• (Items 1 and 2) can be disregarded.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove battery tray (1)Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
2. Remove starter (3)Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter.
3. Remove subframe (9) without steering rack Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe without steering rack.
4. Remove wheel spoiler (front left) General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front).
5. Unscrew nut (1) and bolts (2) and place cable support bracket to one side together with cables.

6. Pull locking mechanism forwards (arrow 1) onto stop and then turn to left (arrow 2) to lock.
7. Press gate relay lever forwards (arrow 3) and pull gate selector cable out of cable end-piece.
8. Detach securing clip (3) for gear selector cable from gearbox selector lever (1) and pull selector cable (2) off pin (arrow). [Note: The gate relay lever must be removed before detaching the cable end-piece .] [Note: In the following steps make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the longitudinal member or onto the gearbox below. If this does happen, clean the affected area thoroughly.]
9. Using hose clamp 3094, clamp off supply hose to clutch master cylinder. [Note: Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp 3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.]
10. Place lint-free cloth under bleeder connection.
11. Pull out retaining clip (arrow) as far as it will go and disconnect pipe/hose assembly (A) from bleeder connection. [Note: (Item B) can be disregarded.]
12. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
13. ⚠ Catch escaping brake fluid.Do not operate clutch pedal after detaching pipe/hose assembly from bleeder connection on clutch slave cylinder. — Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect crankcase breather hose (1) from cylinder head cover.
14. Move clear vacuum hoses at air pipe (arrows).
15. Remove bolt (2), swivel air pipe and connection to rear and detach from turbocharger. [Note: (Item 3) can be disregarded.]
16. Remove bolts (1, 2) securing gearbox to engine.
17. Remove nut (3) and detach earth wire. [Note: (Items 1 and 2) can be disregarded.]
18. Support engine in installation position 10Assembly mountings; Supporting engine in installation position.
19. Remove bolts (arrows) from gearbox mounting.
20. Disconnect electrical connections on gearbox (front left).
21. Unbolt drive shaft (arrow) from flange shafts on both sides and tie up to rear Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
22. Remove bolts (1, 2) and detach bracket for bevel box.
23. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield (1).
24. Mark position of flexible coupling relative to bevel box flange for re-installation.
25. Remove bolts (arrows) securing flexible coupling of propshaft to bevel box (counterhold triangular flange with suitable lever) Rear final drive39Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft.
26. Push engine/gearbox assembly slightly towards front of vehicle and then pull propshaft off bevel box. [Note: If seal is damaged propshaft must be renewed.]
27. ⚠ The seal (arrow) in the propshaft flange can be damaged.Push propshaft towards the rear and to the right as far as possible. — Adjust spindles of support bracket10-222A to lower gearbox by distance (a).
28. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gearbox support from gearbox.
29. Remove bolts (2, 3) securing gearbox to engine.
30. Insert gearbox support3282 in engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
31. Align arms of gearbox support according to holes in adjustment plate.
32. Screw in support elements (A), as illustrated on adjustment plate.
33. Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A underneath vehicle.
34. Align adjustment plate parallel with gearbox.
35. Screw bolt3282/45 into threaded hole in gearbox housing as shown in illustration. [Note: The bolt3282/45 cannot be screwed in completely, so use an M10 nut (item A) (approx 5 mm thick) as a spacer.]
36. Secure gearbox to gearbox support3282 with flange nut (B).
37. Insert pin (A) of gearbox support3282 into attachment point (B) next to rear threaded hole (C) for pendulum support.
38. Remove last engine/gearbox securing bolt (arrow).
39. Press gearbox off engine (dowel sleeves).
40. Carefully lower gearbox.

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