Engine To Transmission Tightening Specifications

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 

   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

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