ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY MOUNTS
Tightening torques
Front engine/transmission mount
Scheme 185
| 1 | Mount to body () | 40 Nm + 90° ( 1 / 4 turn) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mount/bracket to body | 25 Nm |
| 3 | Mount to engine bracket () | 60 Nm + 90° ( 1 / 4 turn) |
Right rear engine/transmission mount
Scheme 186
| 1 | Mount to body (1) | 40 Nm + 90° ( 1 / 4 turn) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mount to body | 25 Nm |
| 3 | Mount to transmission console (1) | 60 Nm + 90° ( 1 / 4 turn) |
| (1) Replace bolts | ||
| (1) | Replace bolts |
Pendulum support
Scheme 187
| 1 | Pendulum support to transmission (1) | 40 Nm + 90° ( 1 / 4 turn) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pendulum support to transmission (1) | 40 Nm + 90° ( 1 / 4 turn) |
| 3 | Pendulum support to engine (1) | 20 Nm + 90° ( 1 / 4 turn) |
| (1) Replace bolts | ||
| (1) | Replace bolts |
ENGINE, SECURING TO ASSEMBLY STAND
Note. To work on the engine outside of the vehicle, attach engine to assembly stand using the holding fixture VW 313 along with the engine/transmission support VW 540.
Work sequence
Transfer engine/transmission subassembly to workbench via engine/transmission jack VAG 1383 A.
Scheme 188
Lower engine/transmission assembly such that transmission is supported.
Remove lower engine/transmission connecting bolt.
Push transmission off engine, while pushing torque converter out of drive plate.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Remove nut from torque converter.
Clamp off ATF cooler hoses and disconnect at transmission cooler.
Seal off transmission cooler using clean plugs.
Secure torque converter to prevent it from falling out.
All vehicles
Attach Engine Sling 2024A engine sling using Bracket (Update to 2024A) 2024A/1 extension as follows and lift from engine/transmission jack VAG 1383 using workshop crane
Scheme 189
- Pulley end: 4th hole in hook at position 1
- Flywheel end: 4th hole in hook at position 8
| CAUTION | Secure ALL hooks and locating pins with lock pins! |
Note. Positions marked 1 to 4 on the bar must be located toward the pulley end of the engine. The holes in the hooks are counted up from the hook.
Secure engine to holding fixture engine/transmission support VW 313 using Holding Fixture VW 540 and supplementary kit VW 540/1.