Separating gearbox from engine and assembling — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform codes 1F7, 137

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• Secure gearbox to workshop hoist with shackle10 - 222 A /12, but do not raise.
• Note the converter. It must be removed together with the gearbox.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove starter 27Removing and installing starter.
2. Remove coolant hoses (if any) from gear oil cooler and seal apertures.
3. Remove bevel box (automatic gearbox) Gearbox39.
4. Remove bevel box (manual gearbox) Gearbox34.
5. Disconnect all electrical connections from gearbox to engine and move them to one side.

6. Secure gearbox to workshop hoist with shackle10 - 222 A /12, but do not raise.
7. Remove upper engine/gearbox securing bolts.
8. Before now removing final securing bolts, support gearbox with workshop hoist.
9. Remove lower engine/gearbox securing bolts.
10. Press gearbox off from engine, guiding the gearbox
11. Leave an easily accessible bolt installed for safety purposes.
12. Start with the two lower bolts.
13. Remove this cap.
14. Remove six converter nuts (arrow) using socketV/175. [Note: Carefully continue turning engine!When installing, pay particular attention to ensure the engine is turned carefully »while the gearbox is offered up to the engine«. The starter ring gear can be held from the outside using a screwdriver. The studs will then engage in the holes in the drive plate.]
15. Before now removing the final connecting bolt, support gearbox with workshop hoist.
16. Only now remove the final bolt.
17. Press gearbox off from engine, guiding the gearbox [Note: Note the converter. It must be removed together with the gearbox.]
18. During transport, secure the converter (arrow) e.g. with a wire (A) to prevent it from falling out.

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