Removing gearbox - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine: Audi TT Mk2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• Partly take up weight of engine with spindle, but do not lift.
• With vehicle still standing on its wheels, slacken off front left flange bolt (2) 90° (maximum). Do not slacken further, as this would damage the wheel bearing.
• (Item 1) and (item 2) can be disregarded.
• Mark position of flexible coupling and bevel box flange in relation to one another.
• Unbolt propshaft with flexible coupling from bevel box (arrows) (counterhold triangular flange with suitable lever).

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When disconnecting the battery there is a risk of serious damage to electronic components:Observe the correct procedure for disconnecting the battery. — With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth wire (arrow)Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Remove engine cover panel (arrows).
3. Completely remove air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
4. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach bracket for air cleaner housing.
5. Detach securing clip (1) and pull cable end-piece off pin.

6. Detach securing clip (2) and pull cable end-piece off gate relay lever.
7. Pull locking mechanism forwards in direction of (arrow 1) onto stop and then turn to left in direction of (arrow 2) to lock.
8. Then press gate relay lever forwards (in direction of (arrow 3)).
9. Detach cable support bracket from gearbox (arrows); then move to one side and tie up together with selector cables.
10. Unscrew top engine/gearbox securing bolts (arrows).
11. Remove the two top bolts on radiator cowl (top arrows).
12. Set up support bracket10 - 222 A together with racks 10 - 222 A /1 on wing mounting flanges.
13. Engage hook of spindle 10 - 222 A /11 in engine lifting eye (left-side).
14. Partly take up weight of engine with spindle, but do not lift.
15. With vehicle still standing on its wheels, slacken off front left flange bolt (2) 90° (maximum). Do not slacken further, as this would damage the wheel bearing.
16. Remove both front wheels.
17. Remove noise insulation (1) and (2)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
18. Remove noise insulation (left and right) (arrows).
19. Unscrew bolt (2) and disconnect air duct for gearbox cooling (1) ((arrow)).
20. Remove noise insulation frame (arrow)General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier.
21. Release retainers (arrows A) using a screwdriver.
22. Detach air intake grille (1) (left-side) from bumper cover in direction of (arrow B).
23. Open flap (2)(arrow) and remove bolt (1).
24. Unplug electrical connector (2) for reversing light switch F4.
25. Remove nut (1) and detach bracket from stud together with electrical wiring.
26. Move bracket and wiring clear to the side.
27. Remove bottom bolt securing starter (1).
28. Unscrew bolts (1 ... 3) and remove pendulum support.
29. Release hose clips (1) and (2) and remove air intake pipe.
30. Detach electrical connector (1).
31. Remove remaining bolts (bottom arrows) and take out radiator cowl from below.
32. Remove nuts (arrows).
33. Detach catalytic converter from turbocharger and secure catalytic converter to prevent it from falling. [Note: (Item 1) and (item 2) can be disregarded.]
34. Unbolt heat shield for drive shaft (right-side) from bevel box (arrows).
35. Unbolt drive shaft (left-side) from flange shaft on gearbox.
36. Unbolt drive shaft (right-side) from flange shaft on bevel box.
37. Slacken bolts (1) and remove bolts (2).
38. Mark position of flexible coupling and bevel box flange in relation to one another.
39. Unbolt propshaft with flexible coupling from bevel box (arrows) (counterhold triangular flange with suitable lever).
40. Push engine/gearbox assembly forward slightly (towards front end) and then pull propshaft off bevel box. [Note: If seal is damaged propshaft must be renewed.]
41. ⚠ The seal (arrow) in the propshaft flange can be damaged.Push propshaft towards the rear and to the right as far as possible. — Using hose clamp3094, clamp off supply hose to master cylinder. [Note: Clamping off the plastic supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.] [Note: In the following steps make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the starter or onto the gearbox below. If this does happen, clean the affected area thoroughly.]
42. Pull clip (arrow) out as far as stop.
43. Pull plastic pipe or pipe/hose assembly (A) out of bleeder connection for clutch slave cylinder and seal end of pipe. [Note: (Item B) can be disregarded.]
44. ⚠ Do not operate clutch pedal after disconnecting pipe/hose assembly. — Remove nut (B).
45. Detach earth cable and remove top securing bolt for starter.
46. Place starter to side onto longitudinal member.
47. Remove bolts on gearbox mounting (arrows).
48. By adjusting spindles on support bracket10 - 222 A, lower gearbox by distance (a).
49. Unbolt gearbox bracket from gearbox (arrows).
50. Pull off securing clip (arrow) and remove gate relay lever (1).
51. Remove gate relay lever (with detent catch) .
52. Remove gate relay lever (with clip) .
53. Remove flange bolt (2) and detach drive shaft (left-side) (1). [Note: The wheel bearing must not be subjected to load after the bolt (2) securing the drive shaft has been slackened.]
54. Remove engine/gearbox connecting bolts (bottom) (4) and (5).
55. Insert gearbox support3282 in engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
56. Align arms of gearbox support according to holes in adjustment plate.
57. Bolt on support elements (A), as illustrated on adjustment plate.
58. Screw in pin3282/29 in place of support element(C).
59. Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under vehicle; arrow symbol (B) on adjustment plate points to front of vehicle.
60. Align adjustment plate and gearbox parallel to one another.

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