Transmission, Installing

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Work procedure

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

NOTE:

Replace bolts that are tightened to specification.
Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and sealing rings and seals.
Replace selector lever cable securing plate and lock washer.
Hose supports and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.
When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

Tightening specifications, refer to TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

-- Check needle bearing in engine driveshaft. Refer to [For engine(s) CETA, CCTA] Description and Operation or refer to [For engine(s) CDMA] Description and Operation or refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] Description and Operation or refer to [For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation .

-- Clean input shaft splines and hub and remove corrosion.

-- Apply a very thin layer of clutch disc shaft spline lubricant to splines; clutch disc shaft spline lubricant. Excess grease must be removed.

-- Check alignment sleeves -A- for correct seating in cylinder block.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts On Engine/Transmission Flange

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-- Engage intermediate plate on engine sealing flange and slide onto alignment sleeves.

-- Replace right flange shaft seal. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING

-- Carefully raise transmission using Engine/transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A and bring into installation position using transmission support 3282.

Fig 2: Direct-Shift Gearbox 02E

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NOTE:

An all wheel drive vehicle is shown in the illustration, the mounting points for front and all wheel drive are the same.

-- Insert transmission without pinching any lines.

-- Attach transmission to engine.

-- Install subframe mount and follow installation sequence TRANSMISSION SIDE SUBFRAME MOUNT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts

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-- Remove Transmission support 3282 from transmission.

-- Tighten left ball joint on wheel bearing housing. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT .

-- Install drive shafts. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install right drive axle heat shield.

-- First tighten pendulum support on transmission -arrow B- and -arrow C- and then on subframe -arrow A-, tightening specifications. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Supports Installed With New Bolts

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-- Install starter. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

-- Adjust subframe mount. Refer to [For engine(s) CETA, CCTA] Diagnosis and Testing or refer to [For engine(s) CDMA] Diagnosis and Testing or refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] Diagnosis and Testing or refer to [For engine(s) BPY] Diagnosis and Testing .

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mount To Engine Mount Bracket Bolts

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-- Tighten transmission side subframe mount bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove Engine Support bridge 10 - 222 A from engine.

-- When installing air duct hoses with connections, make sure that securing clip -arrow- audibly engages into retaining tab -A-.

Fig 6: Checking For Secure Fit Of Lugs During Installation

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-- Observe measures after connecting battery. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

-- Adjust selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Gear oil level, checking and topping off. Refer to GEAR OIL LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .

-- Check coolant level. Refer to [For engine(s) CETA, CCTA] General Information or refer to [For engine(s) CDMA] General Information or refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] General Information or refer to [For engine(s) BPY] General Information .