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2.8L VR6 2V Engine Mechanical - Aaa (A3 Platform): Specifications Volkswagen Jetta III

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Engine/transmission assembly, tightening torques

Fastener connectionTightening torque
Engine to transmission
M1060 Nm (44 ft lb)
M1280 Nm (59 ft lb)
Axle shafts to drive flanges45 Nm (33 ft lb)
Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold40 Nm (30 ft lb)
Front exhaust pipe to Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)25 Nm 18 ft lb)
Engine carrier to body80 Nm (59 ft lb)

TIGHTENING TORQUES (ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY)

Engine/transmission mounts, tightening torques

(Bolts oiled)

Front engine mount

A - 60 Nm (44 ft lb)

B - 60 Nm (44 ft lb)

C = 55 Nm (41 ft lb)

Identifying Front Engine Mount. Scheme 144

Scheme 144: Identifying Front Engine Mount

Right rear engine mount

A = 60 Nm (44 ft lb)

B = 60 Nm (44 ft lb)

C - 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

Identifying Right Rear Engine Mount. Scheme 145

Scheme 145: Identifying Right Rear Engine Mount

Left rear engine mount

A = 60 Nm (44 ft lb)

B = 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

C - 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

Identifying Left Rear Engine Mount. Scheme 146

Scheme 146: Identifying Left Rear Engine Mount

Loosening and tightening

  1. Mount counter-hold tool VW 558 to drive plate with hex bolt (M8x45). Place two M10 hex nuts between counter - hold tool and drive plate.

Identifying Counter-Holding Points On Camshaft. Scheme 147

  1. Mount drive plate on crankshaft.
  2. Install at least 3 old mounting bolts and tighten. Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
  3. Check dimension -a- by using a straight edge and depth gauge to measure through the three holes for mounting torque converter. Calculate the average. see scheme 44: Checking Dimension -a- By Using Straight Edge And Depth Gauge
  4. Compare average measurement with specification. Specification (measured distance + thickness of straight edge): 15.7-16.5 mm (0.606-0.650 in.)

If the specified dimension is not obtained

  1. Remove drive plate again and fit appropriate shim -1-.

If the specification is obtained

Scheme 148

Scheme 148
  1. Install drive plate using new mounting bolts and tighten. Tightening torque: Stage I: 60 Nm (44 ft lb) Stage II: an additional 1/4 turn (90 °) see scheme 45: Fitting Shim To Drive Plate