Tightening Specifications

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Jetta from MY 2005 through 2010, Jetta Sport Wagon (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) MY 2008 through 2009, Jetta Sport Wagon (US)/Golf Wagon (Canada) from MY 2010 through 2013

Engine: 1.4L TSI

NOTE:

The -arrows- point to the alignment sleeves in the engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Sleeves & Tightening Bolts

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M12 - 80 Nm
- If the 18 mm Socket T10179 is used: 65 Nm.
M10 - 40 Nm

Engines: 1.9L TDI; 2.0L TDI; 2.0L TFSI

NOTE:

The -arrows- point to the alignment sleeve s in the engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Sleeves & Tightening Bolts

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M12 -
80 Nm
- If the 18 mm Socket T10179 is used: 65 Nm.
M10 -
40 Nm

Continuation for all engines

-- Replace all bolts -1- and -2- for the left subframe mount.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts

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-- Install all the new bolt first hand-tight.

-- Attach the bracket -A- to the transmission with the bolts -1- and tighten to 40 Nm + 90°.

-- Tighten the bolts -2- to 60 Nm + 90°.

NOTE:

The transmission bracket can be pried into the correct position using a screwdriver when tightening the bolts -2-.

Engines: 2.0L TDI CR; 2.0L TFSI

NOTE:

The -arrows- point to the alignment sleeves.

Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Sleeves & Tightening Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

M12 -
80 Nm
- If the 18 mm Socket T10179 is used: 65 Nm.
M10 -
40 Nm

-- Replace all bolts -1- and -2- for the left subframe mount.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts

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-- Install all the new bolt first hand-tight.

-- Attach the bracket -A- to the transmission with the bolts -1- and tighten to 40 Nm + 90°.

-- Tighten the bolts -2- to 60 Nm + 90°.

NOTE:

The transmission bracket can be pried into the correct position using a screwdriver when tightening the bolts -2-.