Removing gearbox - vehicles with 6-cyl. 3.0 ltr. TDI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

• Special tools named: T40058

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• After the retainers have been detached, the refrigerant lines can be moved slightly in order to set up the adapters10-222 A/19 on the longitudinal members.
• Take up weight of engine but do not lift. — Remove rear propshaft Transfer box and final drives39.
• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
• Place a piece of cloth below connection point to catch escaping ATF.Rules for cleanliness when working on the gearbox.
• Bolt (7) should remain screwed in hand-tight.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front wheels (both sides) Wheels and tyres44.
2. Remove particulate filter Engine, mechanics26.
3. Remove starter catalytic converter Engine, mechanics26.
4. Remove coolant pipes (rear left) Engine, mechanics19.
5. Remove coolant pipe (rear left) at gearbox Engine, mechanics19.

6. Remove air intake hose (arrows).
7. Remove air cleaner housing Injection and glow plug system23.
8. Remove wheel housing liner (front left) General body repairs, exterior66.
9. Remove nuts and bolts (arrows) securing retaining clips for refrigerant lines. [Note: After the retainers have been detached, the refrigerant lines can be moved slightly in order to set up the adapters10-222 A/19 on the longitudinal members.]
10. Set up support bracket10-222 A with connecting pieces T40091/3 and 2 spindles on wing mounting flanges.
11. Hook the hooks of the two spindles onto the rear engine lifting eyes.
12. Attach remaining parts of support bracket10-222 A as shown in illustration. Set up adapters10-222 A/19 on metal flanges of longitudinal members.
13. Insert support T40091/2 with slide T40093/5 into the two connecting pieces T40093/4.
14. ⚠ Secure support T40091/2 using the retaining pins and split pins of the connecting pieces T40093/4. — Hook the hook of the short spindle10-222 A/10 into front right engine lifting eye.
15. Take up some of the engine weight by tightening 3 spindles evenly.
16. ⚠ Take up weight of engine but do not lift. — Remove rear propshaft Transfer box and final drives39.
17. Remove transfer box Transfer box and final drives39.
18. Remove bolts (1 ... 4) and detach heat shield for selector lever cable.
19. Use removal lever80 - 200 to pry ball head (2) on selector lever cable off gearbox selector lever.
20. Detach retaining clip (1) and remove selector lever cable from gearbox. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.]
21. Remove bolts (2) and detach support bracket for selector lever cable.
22. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove bracket for starter catalytic converter.
23. Take electrical connector (arrow) for engine speed sender G28 out of retainer and unplug it.
24. Unplug electrical connectors (1 ... 3) at gearbox. [Note: Place a piece of cloth below connection point to catch escaping ATF.Rules for cleanliness when working on the gearbox.]
25. Remove bolts (1) and (2) and detach ATF lines from gearbox.
26. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
27. Remove alternator Electrical system27.
28. Remove starter Electrical system27.
29. Insert guide stud of adapter T40058 as follows:
30. Counter-hold crankshaft using adapter T40058 to slacken torque converter bolts.
31. ⚠ Irreparable damage can be caused if the camshaft timing chains slip.Only turn crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation (arrow). — If fitted, detach cover (arrow).
32. Unscrew the 6 bolts (arrows) on the torque converter through the opening for the removed starter (turning the crankshaft 120° in direction of engine rotation each time).
33. Remove engine/gearbox securing bolts (3 ... 6) and (8 ... 10). [Note: Bolt (7) should remain screwed in hand-tight.]
34. Set up gearbox support3282 on engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
35. Place adjustment plate3282/49 on gearbox support3282 as shown in illustration.
36. Align arms of gearbox support to coincide with holes in adjustment plate.
37. Attach support elements as illustrated on adjustment plate.
38. Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with gearbox support3282 underneath gearbox. [Note: The arrow symbol on the adjustment plate points in the direction of travel.]
39. Align the adjustment plate parallel to the gearbox.
40. Secure support to tapped hole on rear of gearbox using bolt M10x20 (arrow).
41. Fit side supports at oil pan flange on left and right as shown in illustration.
42. Raise gearbox slightly.
43. Remove the last engine/gearbox securing bolt.
44. Press gearbox off engine and at the same time press torque converter away from drive plate (arrow).
45. Lower gearbox carefully with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
46. ⚠ If the torque converter becomes dislodged, the drive lug on the ATF pump may be damaged irreparably when fitting the support bridge30 - 211 A. — Secure torque converter in gearbox with support bridge30 - 211 A to prevent it dropping out.

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