Transmission Mount, Transmission Support and Tunnel Crossmember, Removing and Installing

Transmission mount, transmission support and tunnel crossmember, removing and installing, 01J, CVT A/T FWD

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine/transmission jack VAG 1383 A:

^ Wood block






Removing
- Loosen quick-release fasteners -2- and -3- and remove rear sound insulation.

Note:
^ The flex pipe in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.





- Disconnect exhaust system at both double clamps -arrows-.





- Place plunger of engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with a block of wood -1- under transmission.
- Raise transmission slightly using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.





- Remove bolts -1- and -2-, then bolts -3- and -4-.





- Remove nuts -arrows- and slide tunnel crossmember slightly toward rear.





- Remove bolts -2- and remove transmission mount -1- from transmission.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torques





Transmission mount -1- to transmission
^ Bolts M8 -item 2-, tightening torque: 23 Nm





Transmission mount to tunnel crossmember
^ Nuts M8 -arrows-, tightening torque: 23 Nm





Tunnel crossmember to chassis
^ Always replace bolts M1 2 -item 3- and -item 4-, tightening torque: 110 Nm plus an additional 90° (corresponds to one quarter turn)
^ Bolts M10 -item 1- and -item 2-, tightening torque: 65 Nm
- Align exhaust system free of tension.