Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with automatic gearbox 0B6 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Special tools named: T40058, VAS 6131/13, VAS 6131/10

Don't miss

• Disregard items marked (2, 3, 4) and (arrows).
• Disregard (item 1).
• When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).
• Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for torque converter, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
• Disregard (items 1, 2).

🔧 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.

📐 38 workshop diagrams for CALA

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove electrical connector (1) for Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter G131 from bracket, unplug and move wiring clear. [Note: Disregard items marked (2, 3, 4) and (arrows).]
2. Remove nuts (arrows) and bolt (1) and detach catalytic converter (left-side).
3. Remove electrical connector (1) for Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130 from bracket and unplug connector.
4. Detach electrical connector (2) from bracket.
5. Remove bolts (arrows) and move bracket with electrical connectors (3) and (4) to one side.

6. Remove nuts (arrows) and bolt (1) and detach catalytic converter (right-side).
7. Unplug electrical connector (2) from engine speed sender G28 and move wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
8. ⚠ 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.
9. Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector at gearbox.
10. Move electrical wiring clear at gearbox.
11. Unbolt drive shafts (left and right) from gearbox flange shafts.
12. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
13. Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 as follows:
14. Counterhold crankshaft using adapter T40058 when slackening bolts for drive plate. [Note: When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).]
15. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for torque converter, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
16. Remove bolt (arrow) for ATF lines. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).] [Note: Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.]
17. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2), detach ATF lines from gearbox and tie up ATF lines.
18. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
19. Set up scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A with support set for AudiVAS 6131/10, supplementary set VAS 6131/13 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 as follows: [Note: The other support elements remain unchanged.]
20. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 at tapped hole at front of engine (right-side) as illustrated.
21. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor-type assembly platform and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
22. Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at front of gearbox, as illustrated.
23. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 makes full contact with gearbox.
24. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
25. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
26. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
27. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 11) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
28. 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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