Audi Q7 Owners & Service Manuals

Audi Q7: Engine and Transmission, Separating

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set -VAS6131/10-
  • Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set -VAS6131/11-
  • Articulated Joint Support -VAS6131/13-7- from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set - VAS6131/13-
  • Hose Clip Pliers -VAS6362-
  • Engine Support -T10533-
  • Crankshaft Socket -T40058-

  Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

  • Nuts- Catalytic converter

Procedure

  • Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table -VAS6131B-.

- Remove the connector -2- for the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131- from the bracket and disconnect it. Free up the wire.

  Note

Ignore -1-.

A24-11375

- Remove the nuts -1- and the bolt -3- and then remove the left catalytic converter.

  Note

Ignore -2-.

A26-11740

- Remove the connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130--2- from the bracket and disconnect it.

A24-11606

- Remove the nuts -3- and the bolt -2- and remove the right catalytic converter.

  Note

Ignore -1-.

A26-11738

- Lift the clip -arrows- and remove the connection.

A19-12221

- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

A37-10841

- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the left drive axle heat shield.

- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.40; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing.

A34-10397

- Equip the Scissor Lift Table -VAS6131B- with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set -VAS6131/10- and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set -VAS6131/11-, and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set Articulated Joint Support -VAS6131/13-7- as follows:

  Note

The remaining mounting elements remain unchanged.

A10-11888

Procedure

- Tighten the Engine Support -T10533/1- with the -T10533/5- on the front right of the engine as shown.

- Install the engine support on the Scissor Lift Table - VAS6131B- and tighten it to 20 Nm.

A10-11889

- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set -VAS6131/10- to the transmission on the left as shown.

A10-11881

- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set -VAS6131/11- and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set -VAS6131/12- on the right of the transmission, as shown.

- Turn the left and right spindles upward until all the mounting pins come into contact with the mounting points.

- Tighten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the Scissor Lift Table -VAS6131B-.

A10-11882

- Remove the starter bolts -1 and 2-.

- Press the starter off the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

- Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.

  Note

Ignore -A-.

A37-11235

- Loosen the clamping screws on the sides of the Scissor Lift Table -VAS6131B- and pull the rear table top with the transmission toward the rear in direction of -arrow-.

A10-11982

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