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Transmission, Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Check the needle bearing -arrow- inside the crankshaft. Replace if it is damaged or has blue tarnish, refer to one of the following:

with a gas engine, refer to[For engine(s) CDVB] Removal and Installation[For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] Removal and Installation .

with a diesel engine, refer to[For engine(s) CKRA] Removal and Installation[For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation .

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

-- If it is not damaged, lubricate lightly it with 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.

Pay attention to the selector lever cable when lifting the transmission. Guide the cable into the cable bracket as early as possible.

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.

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

-- Rotate the crankshaft slightly if necessary.

-- Install the transmission without pinching any wires.

-- Attach the transmission to the engine. tightening specifications, refer to TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Install the transmission mount bracket/mount as follows:

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts
GWWA37-0653Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Replace all the bolts -1 and 2- for the bracket/mount.

-- Install all the bolts first hand tight.

-- Tighten the transmission mount bracket -A- to transmission bolts -1- to specification, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS OVERVIEW .

-- Align the engine/transmission in its installed position. Lift until the transmission mount bracket is touching the transmission mount completely.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the threads in the transmission mount bracket by installing the bolts crooked.

  • Before installing the bolts -2-, the transmission mount bracket and transmission mount support arm must be absolutely parallel to each other. If necessary, lift the back of the transmission using the engine-/gearbox jack.

Install the transmission mount free of tension, refer to one of the following:

with a gas engine, refer to [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] Description and Operation[For engine(s) CDVB] Description and Operation .

with a diesel engine, refer to [For engine(s) CKRA] Description and Operation[For engine(s) CVCA] Description and Operation .

-- Tighten the new transmission mount to transmission mount bracket bolts -2- to specification, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A from the engine.

-- Install the starter, refer to [For engine(s) CVCA, CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Removal and Installation .

Connect the connector -A- to the Mechatronic unit as follows:

Fig 3: View Of Installing Connector -A- On DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic -J743
GWWS34-1174Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- The arrow -D- on the Mechatronic unit -B- must line up with the connector -A- as well as with the tab -C-.

-- Carefully insert the connector -A- all the way in and lock it in by turning it in the direction of -the arrow-.

-- Connect the drive axles to the transmission, refer to [For engine(s) CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the right drive axle heat shield and bolts, if equipped, refer to [For engine(s) CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Description and Operation .

-- Install the subframe with steering gear, refer to [For engine(s) CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Removal and Installation .

-- Attach the pendulum support to the transmission using new bolts, refer to [For engine(s) CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Special Tools .

Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Support
GWWN34-10973Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- The selector lever cable lock washers -arrows- must be replaced.

Fig 5: Identifying Lock Washers
GWWN34-10721Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Adjust the selector lever cable, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Attach the coolant hoses to the transmission oil cooler.

-- Check the coolant level and fill as necessary, refer to one of the following:

with a gas engine, refer to [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] General Information[For engine(s) CVCA] General Information .

with a diesel engine, refer to [For engine(s) CKRA] General Information[For engine(s) CVCA] General Information .

-- Assemble the exhaust system and attach the exhaust system suspended mount to the subframe, refer to one of the following:

with a gas engine, refer to [For engine(s) CDVB] Specifications[For engine(s) CKRA] Specifications[For engine(s) CVCA] Specifications[For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] Special Tools .

with a diesel engine, refer to [For engine(s) CDVB] Specifications[For engine(s) CKRA] Specifications[For engine(s) CVCA] Specifications[For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] Special Tools .

-- Install the plenum chamber cover, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install and tighten the left and right lock carrier bolts -arrows-, refer to "Lock Carrier" in Description and Operation .

Fig 6: Locating Lock Carrier Bracket Bolts
GWWN10-10628Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

with a Diesel Engine 

Fig 7: Identifying Battery Housing Bolts
GWWN34-11365Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the battery tray and the battery, refer to [For engine(s) CVCA, CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Removal and Installation .

-- Attach the charge air hose to the turbocharger and secure it with the bolt -2-.

Fig 8: Identifying Release Buttons
GWWA21-10487Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Attach the crankcase ventilation hose -1- and clip the vacuum hoses to the air guide hose -arrows-.

-- Connect the connector on the crankcase ventilation hose -1-.

-- Install the air filter housing, refer to [For engine(s) CKRA] Removal and Installation[For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the engine cover, refer to [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] Removal and Installation[For engine(s) CDVB] Removal and Installation[For engine(s) CKRA] Removal and Installation[For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation .

-- Connect the battery and follow the procedure regarding what to do after connecting the battery, refer to [For engine(s) CVCA, CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Removal and Installation .

with a Gas Engine 

Fig 9: Subframe
GWWN34-11120Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the air filter housing bracket and the air filter housing, refer to [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] Removal and Installation[For engine(s) CDVB] Removal and Installation .

-- Connect the battery and follow the procedure regarding what to do after connecting the battery, refer to [For engine(s) CVCA, CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Removal and Installation .

Continuation for All 

-- Check the oil level and fill if necessary, refer to DSG® OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the left and right front wheel housing liners, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the noise insulation, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Install the front wheels, refer to [For engine(s) CDVB, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CKRA, CBUA] Specifications .

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