Transmission, Installing
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolts - Engine to Transmission
- Bolts - Pendulum Support
- Bolts - Wheel Bearing Housing
- Bolts - Transmission Mount to Transmission Bracket
- Bolts - Transmission Bracket to Transmission
For the special tool needed. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Make sure the alignment sleeves are pressed into the engine flange.
-- Make sure the intermediate plate fits correctly between the engine and the transmission. The plate must contact the engine along the entire perimeter. If it sticks out above the engine, then it is not hooked into the cylinder block correctly.
-- Make sure the torque converter is installed correctly. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . It must be easy turn easily by hand and the entire circumference must be equally deep inside the transmission.
-- Carefully raise the transmission with the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS6931 or : VAG1383A and bring it into the installation position using the Transmission Support :3282 .
-- Insert transmission without pinching any lines.
Engine and transmission must be brought together by hand until both flanges touch all around!
If this is not the case, adjust the Transmission Support until the engine and transmission are in alignment.
While the transmission is guided onto the engine, carefully turn the engine further! Hold the starter ring gear steady from the outside with a screwdriver. When installing torque converter threaded pins are located in the drive plate holes.
-- Fasten the transmission on the engine and the torque converter on the drive plate.
-- Remove the Transmission Support :3282 from the transmission.
-- Replace all the bolts from the left subframe mount.
-- First install all new bolts by hand.
First tighten the bolts -1- to when installing the transmission bracket -A-.
-- Align the engine/transmission in its installed position. Lift until the transmission bracket is touching the transmission mount completely.
Risk of damaging threads in transmission bracket by inserting bolts crooked.
- Before installing the bolts -2-, the transmission bracket and transmission mount support arm must be absolutely parallel to each other. If necessary, lift the back of the transmission using the Engine and Gearbox Jack.
-- Check the subframe mount adjustment. If required, adjust. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT (CZCA, CZDA, CZTA) , or SUBFRAME MOUNT (CBPA, CKJA) , or SUBFRAME MOUNT (CNLA, CRJA) , or SUBFRAME MOUNT (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) .
Only remove Engine Support Bridge :10-222A when all the left and right subframe mount bolts are tightened to the tightening specification.
Tightening specification of the transmission on the engine and the left subframe mount. Refer to TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
-- Install the pendulum support with new bolts first on the transmission -B arrows- and then on the subframe -arrow A-. For the tightening specification. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT (CZCA, CZDA, CZTA) , or SUBFRAME MOUNT (CBPA, CKJA) , or SUBFRAME MOUNT (CNLA, CRJA) , or SUBFRAME MOUNT (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) .
-- Attach the drive axles to the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .
-- Install the heat shield over the right drive axle, if removed. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .
-- Assemble the exhaust system and attach the exhaust system bracket to subframe. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS (CNLA, CRJA) , or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS (CVCA, CUUA, CUUB, DELA, DEBA, DEJA & DGMA) , or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS (CBPA, CKJA) , or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) .
-- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER .
Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering
-- Attach the clamps for the power steering line to the transmission. Refer to POWER STEERING HYDRAULICS .
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Connect the coolant hoses on the ATF cooler and check the coolant level. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM/COOLANT (CZCA, CZDA, CZTA) , or COOLANT SYSTEM/COOLANT (CBPA, CKJA) , or COOLANT SYSTEM/COOLANT (CNLA, CRJA) , or COOLING SYSTEM/COOLANT (CVCA, CUUA, CUUB, DELA, DEBA, DEJA, DGMA) , or COOLANT SYSTEM/COOLANT (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) .
-- Attach the selector lever cable to the transmission and adjust it. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .
-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to BULKHEAD .
-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the left and right lock carrier brackets to the tightening specification. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .
-- Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to BATTERY .
-- Connect the battery and follow the procedure regarding what to do after connecting a battery. Refer to BATTERY .
-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF .
-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .
-- Attach the wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Perform a basic setting. Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and then select "Perform basic setting" under Guided Functions .