Transmission mounts, removing and installing

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

Removing 

Fig 2: Front And Rear Sound Insulation And Fasteners

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• If installed, loosen quick-release fasteners - 3  - and remove rear sound insulation - B  -.

Fig 3: Exhaust System And Clamps

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• Disconnect exhaust system at clamps - arrows  -.

Fig 4: Transmission Raised Using Punch Of VAG 1383 A So That A Piece Of Wood Can Be Placed In Between

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• Use engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A to lift transmission up slightly. Insert a wooden block - 1  - between transmission and transmission jack.

Fig 5: Tunnel Cross Member Bolts

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• Remove bolts - 3  - and then bolts - 2  - at cross member.
• Lower transmission slightly.
• Remove two nuts - 1  - and push cross member backward slightly.

Fig 6: Transmission Mounting

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• Remove transmission mounts - arrows  -.

Fig 7: Transmission Mounting

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Installing 

Installation is in reverse order or removal. Note the following:

• Secure transmission mount to transmission - arrows  - (tightening torque: 23 Nm).

Fig 8: Removing Nuts And Rear Crossmember

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• Bolt tunnel cross member onto transmission mount - arrows  -.

Fig 9: Tunnel Cross Member Mounting Bolts

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• Lift transmission far enough to be able to tighten bolts - 2  -.
• Tighten bolts - 2  - and then bolts - 1  - → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .

• Install exhaust system free of stress → 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS .

Tightening torques