Removal And Installation: Transmission: Installing

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-- Make sure the alignment sleeves are pressed into the engine flange.

-- Make sure the intermediate plate fits correctly.

-- Make sure the torque converter is installed correctly. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER .

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Carefully life the transmission using the Transmission Support 3282 and bring into the installed position.

Fig 1: Identifying V.A.G. Transmission Support Tool 3282

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-- Install the connecting bolt between the engine/transmission and tighten to the tightening specification.

-- Tighten the six converter nuts -arrow- using the Socket - SW 15V/175

Fig 2: Locating Converter Nuts

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CAUTION: If the nuts fall in the torque converter opening, they must be removed. If necessary remove the transmission from the engine again.

-- Replace all bolts -1- and -2- for the left subframe mount.

Fig 3: Transmission Console And Bolts

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-- Install all the new bolt first hand-tight.

When installing fasten the transmission bracket -A- to the transmission using the bolts -1-. Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

-- Align the engine/transmission in its installed position. Lift until the transmission bracket is touching the transmission mount completely.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging threads in transmission bracket by inserting bolts crooked.

Before installing bolts -2-, transmission bracket and transmission mount support arm must be absolutely parallel to each other. If necessary, lift the back of the transmission with Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG 1383A.

NOTE: Install the engine/transmission mount free of tension. Refer to Engine And Transmission Mount Overview .

-- Install new bolts -2- of left assembly mounting into transmission mount and tighten to tightening specification. Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

WARNING: Do not remove the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A until all of the left and right subframe mount bolts have been tightened to the specification.

-- Install the pendulum support with new bolts first on the transmission -B arrows- and then on the subframe -arrow A-. Tightening Specification. Refer to Engine And Transmission Mount Overview .

Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Support And Bolts

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Attach the drive axle to the transmission, while doing so attach the ball joints to the control arm. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the heat shield over the right drive axle, if removed. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 5: Drive Axle Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Assemble exhaust system and fasten exhaust system bracket to subframe. Refer to Rear Muffler .

-- Install starter. Refer to [For engine(s) CVCA,CPRA,CBTA,CPKA,CPLA,CJAA,CBUA,CPPA,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Attach the clamps for the power steering line to the transmission. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install the coolant hoses to the ATF cooler according the markings made during the removal.

-- Attach the selector lever cable to the transmission and adjust it. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the lock carrier trim and the bolts -arrows- for the left and right front end brackets. Refer to Description and Operation .

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts

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-- Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) CVCA,CPRA,CBTA,CPKA,CPLA,CJAA,CBUA,CPPA,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Check the coolant level and fill if necessary. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to Checking .

-- Install the left and right front wheel housing liner. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Attach the wheels. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the engine cover by gently pushing the engine cover down, and the air filter. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Perform a basic setting. Connect Vehicle Diagnosis Tester and select "perform basic setting" under Guided Functions .