Transmission Mount, Transmission Support and Tunnel Cross Member, Removing and Installing

Transmission mount, transmission support and tunnel cross member, removing and installing - 01J, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
^ Wooden block

Removing





- Loosen quick-release screws -2- and -3- and remove rear noise insulation.





Note:
^ Flex joint in 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 inserted in between -1- on transmission at bottom.
- Raise transmission slightly using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.





- First remove bolts -1- and -2-, then bolts -3- and -4-.





- Remove nuts -arrows- and slide tunnel cross member slightly toward rear.





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

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Torque specifications





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





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





Tunnel cross member to chassis
^ Always replace bolts M12 -3- and -4-, tightening torque: 110 Nm plus an additional 90° (corresponds to one-quarter turn)
^ Bolts M10 -1- and -2-, tightening torque: 65 Nm
- Align exhaust system so it is free of tension.