Transmission cover (transmission installed), removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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Drip tray V.A.G1306

Fig 2: Locating Clamping Sleeves

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Removing

NOTE:

The flexible exhaust pipe connection (de-coupling element) in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.

Disconnect exhaust system at clamps - arrows -.
Disengage rear section of exhaust system at rubber mountings and remove.

NOTE:

A second technician is required for removing the rear section of the exhaust system.

Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Shield

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Unbolt heat shield for driveshaft - arrows -.

Fig 4: Heatshield Bolts

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Remove heat shield - 1 - for exhaust system below selector mechanism - arrows -.
Unscrew bolts at transmission/driveshaft flange.
Push driveshaft - 2 - together towards rear final drive. The constant velocity joints can be moved axially.

Fig 5: Drive Shaft Tied To Side, Onto Heat Shield

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Tie driveshaft up to side onto heat shield - arrow -.
Place drip tray V.A.G1306 under transmission.
Drain off gear oil.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Cover Bolts

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Unscrew bolts - arrows - and take off transmission cover.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:

NOTE:

Always replace O-rings, gaskets and self-locking nuts.

Install transmission cover and tighten bolts - arrows -.
Fill up with gear oil and check gear oil level → Transmission gear oil, checking level .
Bolt driveshaft onto transmission → 39 FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL .
Install exhaust system and perform stress-free alignment →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for BHF
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for BPG
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Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Transmission cover to transmission	24
Heat shield for driveshaft to transmission cover	25