APPLICATION
| Application | Transaxle Model |
|---|
| 1997 | 01M |
| 1998 |
| Beetle, Cabrio, Golf, GTI, & Jetta | 01M |
| Passat | 01N |
| Passat | 01V |
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS
| WARNING | Radio/cassette or radio/CD player is equipped with an anti-theft protection circuit. Whenever battery is disconnected, radio will go into anti-theft mode. When battery is reconnected, radio will display CODE, and will be inoperative until proper code number is entered. Obtain security code before disconnecting battery. |
- Obtain radio code. Disconnect negative battery cable. On models equipped with V6 engine, remove battery. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable from transaxle. Disconnect all harness connections at transaxle. Position harnesses aside.
- Remove multi-function Transaxle Range (TR) switch. Move gear selector lever to Park. Disconnect selector lever cable from lever/selector shaft. Remove selector lever cable anchor circlip and remove selector lever cable.
- Using appropriate tool, clamp-off ATF cooler hoses. Disconnect hoses at ATF cooler. Disconnect cooling fan harness connector. Remove upper engine-to-transaxle bolts.
- Remove starter. Support engine and transaxle assembly from top of vehicle using appropriate support fixture. Remove front engine mount bolt and remove mount bracket.
- Remove engine coolant recovery tank and set aside. Remove left engine mount assembly. On models equipped with V6 engine, remove drive belt cover. Disconnect axle shafts at transaxle flanges.
- Remove left front wheel. Turn steering full-right to lock position. Raise right-side axle shaft and secure with wire. Mark position of ball joint bolts on left-side control arm for installation reference.
- On models equipped with Plus Suspension option, remove both outer-most bolts. Loosen, but do not remove inner bolt. On models equipped with 4-cylinder engine, remove all bolts. On all models, swing ball joint outward and secure left-side axle shaft aside (remove axle shaft if triple-roller type joint).
- Remove transaxle oil pan protective plate and vibration dampening weight. Remove power steering pressure hose bracket. Remove torque converter cover plate and nuts from torque converter.
- Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove lower engine-to-transmission bolts. Tilt engine and transaxle forward. Separate transaxle from engine. Push torque converter up against pump. Lower engine, then transaxle slightly and guide past wheelhousing.
- Rotate transaxle and remove from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust control cable. See ADJUSTMENTS in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article in AUTOMATIC TRANS SERVICE section. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-58268-S01852235562001011700000) .
