Transmission support and transmission mounting, removing and installing (left and right)

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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

Remove front exhaust pipe on relevant side of transmission →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
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Fig 2: Placing Lifting Surface Of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A Centrally On Lower Housing Base

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Detach universal mounting bracket V.A.G 1359/2 from engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
Place telescopic arm of engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A centrally below cast lug on transmission housing - arrow - and support transmission from below.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts (Left/Right) For Transmission Mounting At Subframe

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Remove securing bolts (left and right) - 3 - for transmission mounting - B - at subframe - C -.

NOTE:

Always remove both transmission mountings from the subframe.

Fig 4: Remove Bolts 2- And At Front And Rear Of Subframe On Both Sides Of Vehicle

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and lower subframe at rear.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Bolts, Heat Shield, Transmission Support

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Lower transmission slightly with engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A to make bolts - 1 - and - 2 - more accessible.
Remove bolts - 2 -.
Remove heat shield - B -.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts (Left/Right) For Transmission Mounting At Subframe

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Removing transmission mounting - B -

Remove bolt - 1 -.
Detach transmission mounting - B -.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Bolts, Heat Shield, Transmission Support

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Removing transmission support

Remove bolts - 1 -.
Remove transmission support - A - with transmission mounting.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse sequence. Note the following:

Install transmission supports.
Install subframe, observing tightening sequence → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .

NOTE:

Do not tighten transmission mountings to subframe to specified torque until re-installation of subframe has been completed.

To avoid tension you may have to re-align transmission mounting and transmission support.
Tighten all bolts to specified torque.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Bolts, Heat Shield, Transmission Support

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Tightening torques for transmission support and heat shield (left and right)

Bolt (3x) for securing transmission support to transmission, 23 Nm
Bolt (3x) for securing heat shield to transmission support, 10 Nm

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts (Left/Right) For Transmission Mounting At Subframe

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Tightening torques for transmission mountings (left and right)

Bolt (1x) for securing transmission mounting to transmission support, 50 Nm
Washer
Bolt (2x) for securing transmission mounting to subframe, 23 Nm

Install front exhaust pipe →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
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