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Removal And Installation: Transmission: Installing: Notes

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Install in reverse order of removal. However, important steps are shown here:

-- Check the needle bearing -arrow- inside the crankshaft. Replace the needle bearing if it is damaged or worn. Refer to one of the following:

For diesel engines, refer to Removal and Installation .

For gas engines, refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Locating Check The Needle Bearing Inside The Crankshaft
GWWN34-11460Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- If it is not damaged, lightly lubricate using high temperature grease G 052 133 A2.

-- Transmission pins (not splines) must also be lightly lubricated.

-- Make sure both alignment sleeves between the engine and the transmission fit correctly.

-- Make sure the intermediate plate fits correctly.

-- Guide the selector lever cable into the mounting bracket as soon as possible.

Check the cable when raising the transmission. Do not fail to place it in the cable bracket early.

The cable is not lubricated.

Guide the engine and transmission together by hand until the entire surface of both flanges come into contact with one another.

If they do not, something is incorrect !

-- Adjust the transmission mount until the engine and transmission are aligned.

-- Turn the crankshaft slightly if necessary.

Tightening specifications, refer to INSTALLING .

-- Install the starter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Selector lever cable lock washers -arrows- must be replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Washers
GWWN34-10721Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Always adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Check the coolant level and fill if necessary.

-- Install the drive axles to the transmission. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the right drive axle heat shield and bolts -1-, if equipped. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm.

Fig 3: Drive Axle Heat Shield -- Front Wheel Drive
GWWN40-10249Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the subframe with steering gear. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the pendulum support to the transmission using new bolts. Refer to [[Editorial:Pick one xref]]Special ToolsSpecifications .

-- Assemble the exhaust system and attach the suspended mount to the subframe. Refer to one of the following:

For diesel engines, refer to [[Editorial:Pick one xref]]Special ToolsSpecifications .

For gas engines, refer to [[Editorial:Pick one xref]]Special ToolsSpecifications

-- Install the lower section of the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

-- Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the air filter housing, refer to one of the following:

For diesel engines, refer to [[Editorial:Find destination]] .

For gas engines, refer to [[Editorial:Find destination]]

-- Install the front wheels. Refer to [[Editorial:Pick one xref]]SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecial ToolsSpecificationsSpecial Tools .

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