Removing gearbox, 2.0 l, 85 kW engine: VW Jetta VI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: T40091/1, locking pin

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• Do not use any pliers, otherwise securing tabs on cable support bracket could break off.Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.
• Slightly take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly on spindle of support bracket10 - 222 A; do not lift.
• When installing, first tighten bolts (B), then bolt (A), specified torques 10Assembly mountings; Assembly overview - assembly mountings.
• Continue turning the engine carefully!
• Before removing final connecting bolt, support gearbox with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A, gearbox support3282 and adjustment plate3282 /36.

🔩 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. Move selector lever to position »P«.
2. First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft code.
3. Disconnect battery earth strap Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
4. Remove air filter 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
5. Remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.

6. In order to remove selector lever cable from gearbox, first release selector lever cable (arrows 1), and remove it then from cable support bracket (arrow 2). [Note: Do not use any pliers, otherwise securing tabs on cable support bracket could break off.Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.]
7. Lever selector lever cable (1) off gearbox selector lever (3) using an open-end wrench (2), for example.
8. Place hose clamps, up to 25 mm in diameter3094 onto the hoses and remove hoses from the ATF cooler.
9. Disconnect electrical connections to gearbox and starter.
10. Remove upper starter motor bolt.
11. Now remove all upper connecting bolts between engine and gearbox.
12. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Plenum chamber bulkhead; Assembly overview - plenum chamber cover.
13. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for lock carrier bracket on left and right.
14. Unscrew lower supports from adapters10 - 222 A /28, and replace them with supports 10 - 222 A /28-2.
15. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for attaching engine support on lock carrier from adapter10 - 222 A /28-2.
16. Fit adapter10 - 222 A /28 and tighten the bolts (arrows) to 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
17. ⚠ A 2nd mechanic is needed to place support bracket on the vehicle in order to prevent the support bracket from tipping. — If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10 - 222 A, remove these now.
18. Fit support bracket10 - 222 A as shown in illustration.
19. First, push swivel joints(item 2) onto square tube of support bracket10 - 222 A.
20. Fit support bracket10 - 222 A on suspension turrets with the aid of a second mechanic to prevent it from tipping.
21. T40091/1 Push (item 5) on left and right from front through 10 - 222 A /28(item 6), and fit swivel joints T40093/4(item 4) on each side.
22. Push hook rail T40091/2(item 8) with support T40093/5(item 9) into swivel joints T40093/4(item 4).
23. Insert locking pin in hook rail T40091/2(item 8) and secure with split pins.
24. Tighten all threaded connections of support bracket by hand. When doing this, adjust support bracket via adapters10 - 222 A /28 so it is parallel in height.
25. Slightly take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly on spindle of support bracket10 - 222 A; do not lift.
26. Remove upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts.
27. With vehicle standing on its wheels, loosen front left flange bolt (arrow) 90° at most, or wheel bearing will be damaged Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft.
28. Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
29. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
30. Remove front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Assembly overview - front wheel housing liner.
31. Remove brackets with power assisted steering line from gearbox.
32. Now pull electrical connectors (1) and (2) off gearbox.
33. Remove starter Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter.
34. ⚠ Risk of damage to decoupling element.Do not bend decoupling element more than 10°.Install decoupling element so that it is not under tension.Take care not to damage wire mesh on decoupling element. — Separate exhaust system at double clamp and unbolt exhaust pipe bracket from subframe 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Assembly overview - silencer.
35. Remove pendulum support, first bolt (A) and then bolts (B). [Note: When installing, first tighten bolts (B), then bolt (A), specified torques 10Assembly mountings; Assembly overview - assembly mountings.]
36. Unbolt suspension link from wheel bearing housing on both sides.
37. If present, remove heat shield above right drive shaft (arrows).
38. Press both drive shafts out of gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft: Removing and installing drive shaft.
39. Remove left drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
40. Raise right shaft as far as possible and secure in this position.
41. If present, remove earth strap from gearbox bracket (A).
42. Remove bolts (2) connecting gearbox mounting to gearbox console (A) and bolts (1) connecting gearbox console to gearbox.
43. Now, remove gearbox bracket (A). To do this, lower engine and gearbox slightly via spindle of support bracket10 - 222 A.
44. Remove lower connecting bolts between engine and gearbox.
45. Leave an easily accessible bolt installed for safety.
46. Remove this cap.
47. Remove 6 converter nuts (arrow) using insertV/175. [Note: Continue turning the engine carefully!]
48. Before removing final connecting bolt, support gearbox with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A, gearbox support3282 and adjustment plate3282 /36.
49. Secure gearbox to gearbox support3282 using nut (1) at double bolt.
50. Only now remove last connecting bolt.
51. Press gearbox off engine while simultaneously pressing torque converter out of drive plate of engine.
52. When lowering gearbox, guide it past subframe. If necessary, readjust gearbox support3282 slightly. [Note: The connectors on the front of the gearbox must not be damaged when the gearbox is removed and installed. If the connectors do become damaged, renew the relevant wiring harness in the gearbox .Pay attention to torque converter. It must be removed together with gearbox. Use wire (A), for example, to prevent torque converter from falling out.If a new gearbox is installed, parts such as cable support bracket or retainer for selector lever cable must be transferred from the old one.]

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