Transmission mount, transmission support and tunnel cross member, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A

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Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Wooden block

Removing

Fig 2: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release screws - 2 - and - 3 - and remove rear noise insulation.

Fig 3: Exhaust System And Clamps

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NOTE:

Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

Disconnect exhaust system at both double clamps - arrows -.

Fig 4: Placing Plunger Of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Block Of Wood Inserted In Between Transmission At Bottom

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Place plunger of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A with a block of wood inserted in between - 1 - on transmission at bottom.
Raise transmission slightly using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts & Slowly Release Rear Crossmember Using VAG1383A Engine/Transmission Jack

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First remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - , then bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.

Fig 6: Removing Nuts And Tunnel Cross Member

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Remove nuts - arrows - and slide tunnel cross member slightly toward rear.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Transmission Support From Transmission

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Remove bolts - 2 - and remove transmission mount - 1 - from transmission.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Torque specifications

Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Transmission Support From Transmission

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Transmission mount - 1 - to transmission

Bolts M8 - 2 - , tightening torque: 23 Nm

Fig 9: Removing Nuts And Tunnel Cross Member

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Transmission mount to tunnel cross member

Nuts M8 - arrows - , tightening torque: 23 Nm

Fig 10: Removing Bolts & Slowly Release Rear Crossmember Using VAG1383A Engine/Transmission Jack

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Tunnel cross member to chassis

Always replace bolts M12 - 3 - and - 4 - , tightening torque: 110 Nm plus an additional 90° (corresponds to one-quarter turn)
Bolts M10 - 1 - and - 2 - , tightening torque: 65 Nm

Align exhaust system so it is free of tension →
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