Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with manual gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

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

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• Disregard (item 1).
• Disregard (items 1, 2).
• Disregard (items 1, 3).
• Disregard (item A).
• When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).

🔧 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. Take electrical connectors (1, 3) out of bracket, unplug connectors and move electrical wiring clear.
2. Unplug electrical connector (2), unclip pressure differential sender G505 from bracket and move clear.
3. Detach electrical connector (2) from bracket and unplug. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
4. Remove bolt (3). [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).]
5. Remove nuts (arrows) for particulate filter and turbocharger.

6. Detach particulate filter with front exhaust pipe.
7. Unplug electrical connector (2) at gear detection sensor G604 and move electrical wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 3).]
8. Remove bolts (1) and (3).
9. Loosen bolt (2) and move heat shield (B) clear to one side. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
10. Unbolt drive shaft (left and right) from gearbox flange shafts Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
11. Move electrical wiring for engine speed sender G28 clear on gearbox.
12. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
13. Assemble tools as shown in illustration.
14. Counterhold crankshaft to slacken bolts for dual-mass flywheel. [Note: When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).]
15. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for clutch module, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
16. 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.]
17. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 at front of engine (right-side) with M10 nut (arrow), as illustrated. [Note: If bore has no thread, tap hole.]
18. Secure support to scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 B and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
19. Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at front of gearbox, as illustrated.
20. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 makes full contact with gearbox.
21. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 B. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
22. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
23. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
24. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 11) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
25. 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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