Separating engine and gearbox — AUDI

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 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. Unbolt drive shaft (left and right) from gearbox flange shaft.
2. Detach electrical connectors from bracket, unplug connectors and move electrical wiring clear: [Note: Disregard (items 1, 4).]
3. Remove bolt (arrow) and pull out guide tube (1) for oil dipstick.
4. Remove bolt (1), press bracket off gearbox and swivel to rear (arrow).
5. Remove nuts in the sequence (6 ... 1) and detach exhaust manifold with catalytic converter and front silencer (right-side).

6. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield for drive shaft.
7. Remove nut (2). [Note: Disregard (item 1).] [Note: Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping ATF.]
8. Detach clip (1) and disconnect ATF line.
9. Remove bolt (4), detach ATF line (3) from gearbox and move to one side.
10. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
11. Remove bolt (1). [Note: Disregard (item 2) and (arrow).]
12. Detach clip (1) and disconnect ATF line.
13. Remove bolt (4), detach ATF line (3) from gearbox and move to one side.
14. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
15. Unplug electrical connector (1) at power steering control unit J500.
16. Move clear electrical wiring harness. [Note: Disregard (item 2) and (arrow).]
17. If fitted, unplug electrical connector (1) for Servotronic solenoid valve N119.
18. Unplug electrical connector (2) for engine speed sender G28.
19. Move clear electrical wiring.
20. Unplug electrical connector (arrow) and move wiring clear.
21. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) because of static discharge.Do NOT touch connector contacts in gearbox connector with your hands. — Touch gearbox housing with your hand (without wearing gloves) to eliminate static charge.
22. Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector at gearbox.
23. Move clear electrical wiring harness at gearbox.
24. Detach electrical connectors from bracket and unplug. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 4).]
25. Remove bolt (2). [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
26. Remove bolt (arrow).
27. Remove nuts in the sequence (6 ... 1) and detach exhaust manifold with catalytic converter and front silencer (left-side).
28. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
29. Fit turning-over tool T40257 onto wrench (21 mm)T40263.
30. Position turning-over tool T40257 on bolts of vibration damper. [Note: Disregard notch on turning-over tool T40257.]
31. Counterhold crankshaft using turning-over tool T40257 and wrench (21 mm)T40263 when loosening bolts for clutch module. [Note: When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).]
32. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for clutch module, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
33. Remove bolt (1) and press heat shield for starter slightly to the side. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
34. Set up scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A with support set for AudiVAS 6131/10, supplementary set VAS 6131/11 and support VAS 6131/13-7 as follows: [Note: The other support elements remain unchanged.]
35. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 at tapped hole at front of engine (right-side) with bolt M10x65, as illustrated.
36. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor-type assembly platform and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
37. Position the support elements from VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/11 at front of gearbox, as shown in the illustration.
38. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until support elements VAS 6131/11-4 make full contact with gearbox.
39. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
40. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
41. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
42. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 10) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Vehicles with electromechanical power steering: Counterhold nut at bolt (7).Disregard (item A).]
43. Loosen clamping bolts (1) on sides of scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A and pull rear section of platform together with gearbox towards rear (arrow).

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