Separating engine and gearbox, vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5 — 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

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• The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.Disregard (item 1).
• The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.
• The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.Disregard (item 2).
• Disregard (item A).
• Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.

🔧 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. Remove nuts (1, 2) and bolt (3) and detach front exhaust pipe.
2. Detach electrical connector (2) from bracket and unplug. [Note: The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.Disregard (item 1).]
3. Unplug electrical connector (1) for exhaust gas temperature sender and move wiring clear.
4. Remove bolts (2) and (3).
5. Detach heat shield for turbocharger. [Note: The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.]

6. Unplug electrical connectors (1) and (3). [Note: The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.Disregard (item 2).]
7. Remove nuts (arrows) for particulate filter and turbocharger.
8. Detach particulate filter.
9. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) because of static discharge.Before unplugging or plugging in electrical connector, mechanic must discharge static electricity. To do so, touch vehicle earth, heater radiator, or lifting platform, with your hand.Do NOT touch connector contacts in gearbox connector with your hands. — Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector at gearbox.
10. Remove bolts (1) and (3).
11. Loosen bolt (2) and move heat shield (B) clear to one side. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
12. Unbolt drive shafts (left and right) from gearbox flange shafts Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
13. Move electrical wiring for engine speed sender G28 clear on gearbox.
14. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
15. Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 as follows:
16. Remove bolt (arrow) for ATF lines. [Note: Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.]
17. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach ATF line (1) from gearbox. [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3).]
18. Remove bolt (1).
19. Pull out securing clip (arrow) and disconnect ATF line from ATF filter. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
20. Tie up ATF lines (1) and (2). [Note: Disregard (item 3).]
21. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
22. Counterhold crankshaft using adapter T40058 when slackening bolts for dual-mass flywheel. [Note: When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).]
23. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for dual-mass flywheel, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
24. ⚠ If a used belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tip pen for re-installation. — Slacken poly V-belt by turning tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow) using socket Torx T 60T40087.
25. Remove poly V-belt from tensioner and release tensioner.
26. Remove bolt (2) and pivot tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow). [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
27. 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.]
28. 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.
29. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor-type assembly platform.
30. ⚠ Risk of leaks at ATF sump.Do not apply gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at ATF oil pan. — Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at front of gearbox, as illustrated.
31. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 makes full contact with gearbox.
32. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
33. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
34. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
35. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 11) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
36. 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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