Volkswagen 01M Transmission. Manual — part 81

Removing

- For all engine variations, it is advisable to remove the
"lower connecting bolts" of the engine/transmission, even
before the removal of the gear set.

When possible, the torque converter fasteners should also
be mounted early on.

- Remove engine with transmission

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Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 10,

Vehicles with V6 and V8 gasoline engines

- Remove starter motor

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Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment , Repair Group 27,

- Remove torque converter from drive plate.

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Vehicles with V10 TDI

- Remove starter cable so far until bolt - arrow - can be
removed

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Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27,

On these models, the torque converter fasteners and the
lower engine/transmission bolts should be installed with the
gear set mounted.

Make sure that at least two plates VAS 6131/1 on the
lifting table are placed under oil pan as support for
automatic transmission.

- Remove driveshaft between transfer case and front final
drive.

- To counter-hold the driveshaft, the counter-hold tool
T10172 can be used.

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- The counter-holder 3435 with two bolts up to M10 is also
recommended.

or: Retainer T10172

- Support transfer case with crane.

- Separate transfer case and set aside

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Repair Manual, Rear Final Drive, Repair Group 34,

Before engine and transmission are separated from each

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other, secure engine from tipping over.

- If a second crane is not available, separate the engine
and transmission and then support the engine with
available materials.

- Support transmission with crane

37-3, Transmission,

transporting

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- Loosen ATF lines

37-5, ATF lines and ATF cooler

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- Remove all connecting bolts for engine/transmission.

- Carefully press transmission off engine.

- Make sure that the converter is also pressed from drive
plate with transmission.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

- Check adjustment of selector lever cable and adjust if
necessary

37-2, Selector lever cable, checking and

adjusting

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After installation, check the ATF level, if necessary top off

37-4, ATF level, checking and topping off

and check the

vehicle alignment

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Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair

Group 44,

Tightening torques, vehicles with V6 gasoline engine

Topic 37-3

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Tightening torques, vehicles with V8 FSI gasoline engine
(FSI)

Topic 37-3

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Tightening torques, vehicles with V8 gasoline engine (TSI)

Topic 37-3

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Tightening torques, vehicles with V10 TDI

Topic 37-3

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Torque specifications

Vehicles with V6 gasoline engine

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