Transmission with Threaded Inserts (for example HeliCoil) for Securing the Pendulum Support

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying First Thread

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NOTE:

The holes for the pendulum support from transmission build date 5/28/07 always have threaded inserts (for example HeliCoil).
How to recognize: collar on the first thread -arrow-.
Different securing bolts and tightening torques -2-, refer to item 2.