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Transmission To Engine Tightening Specifications

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission To Engine Fastener Identification
GWWM34-0003Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Item Bolt Qty. Nm
1 M 12 x 55 3 80
2 (1) M 12 x 150 2 80
3 M 10 x 50 3 40
4(2) M 7 x 12 1 10
(1) In addition, starter to transmission
(2) Small cover plate for flywheel

Items A + B - Dowel sleeves 

Transmission console -A- to transmission 

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount
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-- Replace bolts

Bolts -arrows- 50 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°

Transmission to body 

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Support & Hex Bolts
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-- Replace bolts -B-.

Bolts -A- 25 Nm
Bolts -B- 60 Nm + 90 °

Rear transmission mounting 

Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Support & Bolts
GWWN34-0712Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Replace bolts

Bolts -A- 20 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
Bolts -B- 40 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
Drive shaft to flange shaft M8 40 Nm
Drive shaft to flange shaft M10 80 Nm
Selector cable spt. brkt to transmission 25 Nm
Selector cable bolt to transmission selector lever 25 Nm
Balance weight to transmission selector lever 25 Nm
Transmission selector lever to transmission 25 Nm