Transmission, Installing
Transmission, Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Ring Spanner Insert AF 16 (V.A.G 1332/14)
• Transportation Lock (T40170)
• Transmission Support (T40173)
• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)
• Spindles (10 - 222 A /11)
• Socket (T40058)
Procedure
• Replace bolts that are tightened to the specification.
• Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and shaft seals, gaskets and O-rings.
• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
• When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.
Transmission Installation Tightening Specifications:
- Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out the ATF cooler and ATF pipes using compressed air (maximum 10 bar). Refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid Lines, Cleaning ] Procedures.
- Clean residue from the threaded holes in the cylinder block using a thread tap before installing.
- When installing a replacement transmission: Install the transmission support, transmission mount and tunnel crossmember in the new transmission. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview ] Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview.
- Mount the transmission onto the (T40173) and secure it using the tension strap - 1 - as illustrated.
- The following preparations must be made before connecting the engine and transmission:
- Turn the torque converter so that the hole next to the notch - arrow - is visible in the lower cut-out in the transmission housing as illustrated.
• There is only 1 notch on the circumference; rotate the torque converter as needed.
- Insert the (T40170) in the transmission housing from below and secure it on the flange shaft - 1 -.
- Check if the alignment sleeves - A - for centering the engine/transmission are in the cylinder block and insert them if they are not.
- Inspect the aluminum bolts used to connect the engine to the transmission to see if they can be used again and mark them, if necessary.
- Attach the transmission to the engine and the tighten the bolts - 1 and 6 through 11 -.
- Remove the (T40170).
- Loosen the (10 - 222 A /11).
- Raise the transmission and tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts - arrows -. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview ] Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview.
- Loosen the tensioning strap and remove the (V.A.G 1383 A) with the (T40173) from under the transmission.
• The following step is necessary to make sure the torque converter rests on the drive plate evenly and is not tilted.
- Press the torque converter - 2 - against the drive plate - 3 - slightly in the direction of the - arrow - using an assembly lever - 1 -.
- Attach the torque converter to the drive plate as follows:
• Use the (V.A.G 1332/14) to tighten.
- Install the first bolt - arrow - and tighten by hand (2 Nm).
- Insert the (T40058) guide pins as follows:
• The large diameter - arrow 1 - faces the engine.
• The small diameter - arrow 2 - faces the adapter.
- Continue turning the crankshaft 180° in the direction of the engine rotation - arrow - using the (T40058).
- With the crankshaft in this position, tighten the bolt - arrow - to 60 Nm.
- Continue turning the crankshaft 60° and tighten the remaining 5 bolts to the tightening specification.
- Tighten the remaining bolts - 2 through 5 -.
Install in reverse order of removal paying attention to the following:
- Tighten the universal joint on the steering gear.
- Install the subframe crossbrace.
- Install the selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable ] Selector Lever Cable.
- Install the ATF pipes. Refer to => [ ATF Cooler and ATF Pipes Overview ] 0B6A Automatic Transmission.
- Install the left and right drive axles on the transmission flange shafts.
- Install the drive axle heat shield => [ Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification ].
- Install the driveshaft.
- Reconnect exhaust system making sure it is not under stress.
- Install the noise insulation.
- Observe measures after connecting the battery.
There is a risk of destroying control modules with excess voltage.
• Do not use a charger as a starting aid.
- Check the selector lever cable and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.
- Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to => [ ATF, Checking Level and Correcting ] ATF, Checking Level and Correcting.
Tightening Specifications
• The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
• Additional lubricant such as engine oil or transmission fluid may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.
• Do not use any ungreased parts.
• Tightening specification tolerance +/- 15%.
Other tightening specifications:
Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification
- Tighten the heat shield bolts - arrows - to 23 Nm.
Mounting Transmission to Engine
• The aluminum bolts - 2 through 11 - can be used 2 times. Therefore, the bolts must be marked with two notches "X" made by a chisel after they have be used the first time - arrow -.
• To prevent damaging the bolts when marking them, do not clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolt using a 14 mm socket with a 1/2 drive, which is inserted in to the vise, as illustrated.
• Bolts marked with an "X" may not be used again.