Engine, Installing: Notes
PROCEDURE
- Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
- Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, gaskets, seals and O-rings.
- The hose connections as well as air duct pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
- Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
- During installation, install all cable ties back at the same position.
-- Install the intermediate plate. Refer to graphic below.
-- If the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the engine and transmission are missing inside the cylinder block, then install the sleeves.
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The illustration shows a vehicle with a manual transmission.
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
-- If a needle bearing is installed in crankshaft, remove needle bearing. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .
-- If the clutch release bearing is worn, replace it. Refer to appropriate service information. .
-- Lightly lubricate transmission input shaft splines with clutch disc connection lubricating grease. Refer to the Parts Information
-- Check the clutch plate alignment.
Vehicles with Dual Clutch Transmission
-- If no needle bearing is installed in crankshaft, install needle bearing. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .
AWD Vehicles
-- Install the bevel box bracket. Refer to BEVEL BOX .
All Vehicles
-- Tighten the transmission to the engine.
-- Install the transmission support.
-- Lift the engine/transmission assembly using the :T10497 .
-- Guide the engine/transmission subassembly into the body.
-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the engine mount by hand until it is in position.
-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount by hand until its in position.
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The illustration shows the transmission mount on a vehicle with S tronic transmission.
-- Remove :T10497 from engine.
-- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER .
-- Install the Charge Air Cooling Pump -V188-. Refer to Charge Air Cooling Pump -V188-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the air guide pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .
Vehicles with Dual Clutch Transmission
-- Install and adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0D9] .
AWD Vehicles
-- Install the driveshaft to the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX .
Vehicles with Engine Code CRUA
-- Install the Reducing Agent Injector -N474-. Refer to Reducing Agent Injector -N474-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
All Vehicles
When installing a new short block, check if a sticker is present on the cylinder head cover.
If a sticker with the following lettering is attached: Tensioning claws tightened to the specified tightening specification , the tensioning claws have been tightened to the specified tightening specification at the factory.
If no sticker is present when installing a new short engine, it is particularly important to tighten the fuel injector tensioning clamps to the previously mentioned tightening specification -Item 8- OVERVIEW - FUEL INJECTORS . Engine damage may occur if not observed.
-- Install the high pressure lines. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE LINE, INSTALLING .
-- Install the intake tube. Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER .
-- Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the drive axles. Refer to Drive Axle .
-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the Engine Control Module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module -J623-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505-. Refer to Differential Pressure Sensor -G505-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Connect the clutch slave cylinder. Refer to appropriate service information. .
-- Bleed the clutch hydraulic. Refer to appropriate service information. .
-- Install the cables with the cable bracket. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0D9] .
-- Adjust the subframe mount. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING .
-- Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY .
-- For the electrical connections and wiring routing. Refer to RELAY CARRIERS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES and to Wiring Diagram.
-- Connect the vacuum hoses. Refer to CONNECTION DIAGRAM - VACUUM SYSTEM .
-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING .
- Do not use a battery charger for starting assistance!
-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling. Refer to graphic below.
-- Check the oil level. Refer to appropriate service information.
- The coolant system must be bled using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after filling.
-- Bleed the fuel system. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM, FILLING/BLEEDING .
-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING WITHOUT Cooling System Charge Kit - Electric Vacuum Pump:VAS6096/2 .
-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME .
-- Install the front wheel housing liners. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .