Separating engine and gearbox - manual gearbox 0B1 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Special tools named: T40263, VAS 6131/13, VAS 6131/10

Don't miss

• Disregard (items 1, 2).
• Disregard (items 2, 3).
• Disregard (item 1).
• Disregard (items 1, 3).
• If necessary, remove radiator fan control unit.

🔧 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.

📐 12 workshop diagrams for CHVA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove electrical connector (3) for Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter G131 from bracket and unplug connector. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).]
2. Remove bolt (1) and nuts (arrows) and detach catalytic converter (left-side).
3. Remove electrical connector (1) for Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130 from bracket and unplug connector. [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3).]
4. Remove bolt (1) and nuts (arrows) and detach catalytic converter (right-side).
5. Unplug electrical connector (2) at engine speed sender G28 and move wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]

6. Unplug electrical connector (2) at gear detection sensor G604 and move electrical wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 3).]
7. Unbolt drive shafts (left and right) from gearbox flange shafts Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
8. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
9. Fit turning-over tool T40272 onto wrench (21 mm)T40263.
10. Position adapter on bolts of vibration damper. [Note: If necessary, remove radiator fan control unit.]
11. Counterhold crankshaft using wrench (21 mm)T40263 and turning-over tool T40272 when loosening bolts for clutch module. [Note: When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).]
12. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for clutch module, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
13. Set up scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 B with support set for AudiVAS 6131/10, support VAS 6131/13-7 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 as follows: [Note: The other support elements remain unchanged.]
14. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 in threaded hole for poly V-belt tensioner at front left of engine with M8x35 bolt and washer (outside diameter 25 mm), as illustrated.
15. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor-type assembly platform and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
16. Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at front of gearbox, as illustrated.
17. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 makes full contact with gearbox.
18. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 B. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
19. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
20. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
21. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 11) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
22. Loosen clamping bolts (1) on sides of scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 B and pull rear section of platform together with gearbox towards rear (arrow).

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