Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 36

Audi A8 2003 ➤
8-cylinder TDI engine (4.2 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics - Edition 12.2013
– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- at rear of gear‐
box, as shown in illustration.
– Turn all spindles for the support elements upwards until all lo‐
cating lugs make contact with the mounting points.
– When all support elements make contact, raise assembly plat‐
form until load is taken off engine and gearbox mountings.
– Tighten base plates for support elements on scissor-type as‐
sembly platform - VAS 6131 A- to 20 Nm.
– Remove bolts -arrows- at tunnel cross member.
– Mark the installation position of subframe with a felt-tip pen on
longitudinal member.
– Remove bolts -1- and -4-.
– Remove bolts -2- and -3- in a diagonal sequence and in
stages.
Note
Check that all hoses and wiring connections between engine,
♦
gearbox, subframe and body have been detached.
Carefully guide out engine/gearbox assembly with subframe
♦
from engine compartment when lowering to avoid damage.
– Lower engine/gearbox assembly gradually.
– Pull out scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 A- from
under the vehicle.
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Rep. gr.10 - Removing and installing engine
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