Engine To Transmission Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, and 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Torques, Transmission To Engine (Rabbit/GTI 2006 With 2.5L - 110 kW Engine, Tightening Torques)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Driving Direction
-Drive Plate to Torque Converter
- 60 Nm.
- Quantity: 6, remove and install using the socket SW15V/175.
M12 Bolts
- 80 Nm.
- 65 Nm, if using the insert tool 18 mm T10179.
M10 Bolts
- 40 Nm.
- The bolts are located in the lower flange.
Arrows - for the Centering Sleeves inside the Engine

-- Make sure that the bracket does not touch the transmission fluid cooler.

Nuts: 8 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer And Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.