Separating engine and gearbox - automatic gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Remove 6 nuts (arrow) for torque converter through opening (counterhold starter ring gear with a screwdriver).
• To remove nuts one by one, turn vibration damper 60° further each time using counterhold tool T10355.
• Disregard (item A).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bevel box 37Bevel box; Removing bevel box.
2. Move electrical wiring clear at gearbox.
3. Release hose clip (arrow) and detach coolant hose.
4. Remove sealing plug (arrow).
5. Remove 6 nuts (arrow) for torque converter through opening (counterhold starter ring gear with a screwdriver).

6. To remove nuts one by one, turn vibration damper 60° further each time using counterhold tool T10355.
7. Attach shackle10-222A/12 to gearbox.
8. Engage workshop hoistVAS 6100 in shackle10-222A/12. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
9. Remove bolts (1 ... 8) securing gearbox to engine. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
10. Separate gearbox (3) from engine (use a screwdriver (2) or similar to press torque converter (1) against gearbox (arrow)).
11. Secure torque converter in gearbox using support bridge30-211A to prevent it falling out.

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