Transmission To Engine Tightening Specifications

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

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1 -
Driving Direction
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Drive Plate to Torque Converter
- 60 Nm
- Quantity: 6
- Remove and install using the Socket SW 15V/175.
Bolt -
M12
- 80 Nm
- 65 Nm, if using the Insert Tool - 18 mm T10179
Bolt -
M10
- 40 Nm
- The bolts are located in the lower flange.
Arrows -
Alignment Sleeves

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

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer And Bolts

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-Nuts- : 8 Nm