Removing gearbox, Passat 2011 ► with 2.0 l petrol engine, all-wheel drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

• Renewed: propshaft

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• So that the propshaft can be turned later in order to loosen it:
• Remove cable with great care from cable support bracket on gearbox. Do not bend cable.
• On a warm engine, the cooling system is under high pressure.Before pulling off the coolant hoses, cover the cap on the coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully.
• Unscrew bolts (1) from gearbox carrier on bevel box. Only loosen bolts (2), do not remove them.
• Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to output shaft of bevel box (arrows).

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height. [Note: So that the propshaft can be turned later in order to loosen it:]
2. Move selector lever to »N« position.
3. Remove air filter housing 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
4. Remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
5. Remove selector lever cable from gearbox.

6. Remove cable with great care from cable support bracket on gearbox. Do not bend cable.
7. Lay lint-free cloths on gear oil cooler and gearbox to catch escaping coolant. [Note: On a warm engine, the cooling system is under high pressure.Before pulling off the coolant hoses, cover the cap on the coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully.]
8. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps to 25 mm3094 and remove.
9. Seal union of gear oil cooler using suitable bungs/plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
10. Release rotary locking mechanism of connector (1) for mechatronic unit by turning in direction of starter and disconnect connector.
11. Remove starter (A)Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter.
12. Remove upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts.
13. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
14. Remove lower part of front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
15. Unbolt wiring retainer from front of »black« gearbox cover (2 nuts M6).
16. Pull connector (1) off oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
17. Remove drive shaft heat shield, if present, from bevel box Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shafts; Removing and installing drive shafts.
18. Unbolt left and right drive shaft from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
19. Secure both drive shafts on suspension strut with tensioning belt T10038.
20. If fitted, remove heat shield for flexible coupling.
21. Unscrew bolts (1) from gearbox carrier on bevel box. Only loosen bolts (2), do not remove them.
22. Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to output shaft of bevel box (arrows).
23. Unbolt propshaft from bevel box (arrows).
24. If necessary, counterhold at rear final drive when loosening or tightening propshaft. [Note: When removing and installing, do not damage seal in the propshaft flange (arrow).Renew propshaft if damaged. Propshaft and rear final drives39Removing and installing propshaftAll parts of propshaft which have been marked relative to each other must be reinstalled in the same positions.]
25. Remove filler pieces from upper edges of both wings.
26. If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10-222 A, remove these now.
27. Place support bracket10 - 222 A onto upper longitudinal member.
28. ⚠ The support bracket must not be placed on the wings, otherwise these might be damaged. — Support engine and gearbox with support bracket10 - 222 A and hooks10 - 222 A /10. Do not raise.
29. Remove all bolts (1) and (2) for bracket (A).
30. Then lower engine/gearbox assembly to dimension (a) using spindles of support bracket10 - 222 A.
31. Remove gearbox bracket (arrow).
32. Remove all connecting bolts except one which is in an easily accessible place between engine and gearbox.
33. Set up gearbox support3282 with adjustment plate3282/42 A.
34. Move engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under gearbox and support gearbox. Do not raise.
35. Remove last engine/gearbox connecting bolt.
36. Press gearbox off engine, »observing selector lever cable« and lower gearbox.

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