Removing gearbox; CC 2012 ► 1,4 l - 110 kW petrol engine, engine lifting eyes »at front« of engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

• Special tools named: T10346/1

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• Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
• After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.
• To remove flange shaft, screw 2 bolts into flange and counterhold with a lever.
• Risk of damage to wings.The rack feet10 - 222 A /1 must not be placed on the bolted on sheet metal of the wings. Otherwise, these can be damaged. — Connect bracket T10346 or T10346/1 to support bracket using shackle10-222 A /12.
• Risk of damage to selector lever cable.Do not bend or kink selector lever cable. — Remove all connecting bolts except one which is in an easily accessible place between engine and gearbox.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
2. Move selector lever to position »P«. [Note: After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.]
3. Step on the brake pedal while a second mechanic loosens the left drive shaft bolt (arrow).
4. Remove complete air filter housing 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
5. Remove battery and (battery tray)Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.

6. Remove starter Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter.
7. Release mechatronic unit connector by pulling and pull off connector.
8. Unscrew upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts using insert tool 18 mm T10509 or insert tool 18 mm T10179.
9. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
10. Remove lower part of front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
11. Remove all retainers and brackets from front of gearbox.
12. Remove left drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
13. If present, remove heat shield above right drive shaft. Specified torque Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
14. Disconnect right drive shaft from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
15. Secure right drive shaft to suspension strut with tensioning strap T10038.
16. Unscrew bolt (2), and remove screw-type clip.
17. Unscrew bolt (1) and nuts (arrows), and tie up catalytic converter 26Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control.
18. Remove pendulum support. First remove bolt (1), followed by bolts (2) and (3).
19. Remove right flange shaft of gearbox using socket T10107 A.
20. To remove flange shaft, screw 2 bolts into flange and counterhold with a lever.
21. Remove flange shaft with spring. To do this, push gearbox forwards a little if necessary.
22. Close opening in drive shaft using a suitable plug.
23. Remove filler pieces from upper edges of both wings.
24. If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10-222A, remove these now.
25. Set up support bracket10-222 A in front of bonnet support.
26. Items to be used:
27. Position rack feet10 - 222 A /1 as follows:
28. ⚠ Risk of damage to wings.The rack feet10 - 222 A /1 must not be placed on the bolted on sheet metal of the wings. Otherwise, these can be damaged. — Connect bracket T10346 or T10346/1 to support bracket using shackle10-222 A /12.
29. Attach spindles in engine lifting eye.
30. Use shackle, if necessary.
31. Take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly and support bracket on spindles.
32. Lower engine/gearbox assembly using spindle10 - 222 A /11 until distance (a) is obtained between gearbox housing and gearbox mounting.
33. Remove gearbox bracket.
34. Using removal lever80 - 200, lever selector lever cable (1) off gearbox selector lever.
35. Remove bolts (2), raise and tie selector lever cable together with support bracket.
36. ⚠ Risk of damage to selector lever cable.Do not bend or kink selector lever cable. — Remove all connecting bolts except one which is in an easily accessible place between engine and gearbox.
37. Set up gearbox support3282 with adjustment plate3282/59.
38. Move engine and gearbox jack under gearbox and support gearbox. Do not raise.
39. Position plate of pin under gearbox housing, not under mechatronic unit.
40. Screw a pin into »rear« hole for pendulum support.
41. Remove last engine/gearbox connecting bolt.
42. Separate gearbox from engine, »observing selector lever cable«, and lower gearbox.

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