Transmission, Installing: Notes

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following: 

-- Replace the needle bearing -arrow- in the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .

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-- Lightly grease the pins and splines on the transmission with High Temperature Grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- 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.

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.

-- Turn the crankshaft slightly if necessary.

When inserting the transmission do not pinch any lines.

-- Attach the transmission to the engine.

Install the left subframe mount as follows:

-- Replace all the bolts -1 and 2-.

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-- Install the new bolt first hand-tight.

-- Install the bolts -1- in the transmission bracket -A-.

-- Pry the transmission bracket -A- into the seat using a screwdriver while tightening the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the :10-222A  .

-- Install starter -A-. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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Connect the connector -1- to the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- and turn it all the way to lock it in place.

-- Attach the drive axles to the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the bolts -1 and 2- on the bevel box bracket.

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-- Install the driveshaft on the bevel box.

-- Install the bevel box on the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Insert the heat shield -1- and attach the bolts -A and B- on the bevel box.

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-- Install the heat shield (if equipped) over the right drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the subframe with the steering gear. Refer t o he appropriate service information SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Install the charge air pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .

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

-- Install the wiring bracket on the oil pan.

-- Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CYFB] .

-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the coolant level and fill if necessary. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Check the fluid level and fill if necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the lower section of the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER / FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air guide hose. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .