Engine, Installing

For the engine/transmission mount tightening specifications, refer to one of the following:

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

CAUTION:

When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

-- Insert new alignment sleeves for centering the engine/transmission in the cylinder block.

-- Engage the intermediate plate at the sealing flange and slide it onto alignment sleeves -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Plate Alignment Bushings

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With a Manual Transmission

-- Grease the splines of the input shaft lightly with Grease For Clutch Plate Splines G 000 100.

-- Inspect and install the clutch and clutch mechanism, refer to CLUTCH .

With a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®)

-- Checking the needle bearing in the crankshaft and replace if necessary, refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARINGS .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable after installing, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

Continuation for All

-- Make sure there is enough clearance to the subframe and radiator when installing the engine/transmission subassembly.

-- Adjust the engine/transmission mounts, refer to one of the following:

NOTE:

For the engine/transmission mount tightening specifications, refer to one of the following:

Electrical connections and routing, refer to WIRING .

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Check all Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memories and erase all DTC entries which may have occurred during the assembly.

-- Perform a road test.

-- Then, perform a vehicle system test again and repair any occurring malfunctions.

NOTE:

Generate a readiness code if the DTC memory was erased, refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

Tightening Specifications