GLI From MY 2011 With 2.0L TFSI Engine

Transmission, Installing

• Refer to "Transmission, Removing" to get a list of the special tools needed. Refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

• Install the transmission mount free of tension.

Procedure

Install in reverse order of removal. However, important steps should be named here:

- Check the needle bearing - arrow - inside the crankshaft. Replace the needle bearing if it is damaged or worn.






- If it is not damaged, lubricate lightly with high temperature grease (G 052 133 A2).

- Transmission pins (not splines) must also be lightly lubricated.

- Make sure both alignment sleeves between the engine and the transmission fit correctly.

- Make sure the intermediate plate fits correctly.

- Guide the selector lever cable into the bracket as soon as possible.

Check the cable when raising the transmission. Do not fail to place it in the cable bracket early.

The cable is not lubricated.

Guide the engine and transmission together by hand until the entire surface of both flanges come into contact with one another.

If they do not, something is incorrect!

- Adjust the transmission mount until the engine and transmission are aligned.

- Turn the crankshaft slightly if necessary.

- Install the starter.

- Install the drive axles to the transmission.

- Install the heat shield over the right drive axle.

- Install the subframe and steering gear.

- Install the pendulum support to the transmission using new bolts - 11 -.






- Install new selector lever cable lock washers - arrows -.






- Always adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Check the coolant level and fill if necessary.

- Assemble the exhaust system and install the exhaust system suspended mount to the subframe.

- Install the plenum chamber cover.

- Install the radiator grille.

- Install the battery tray and battery.

- Install the air filter housing.

- Connect the battery and follow the procedure regarding what to do after connecting the battery.

- Install the engine cover.

- Install the left front wheel housing liner.

- Install the noise insulation.

- Install the front wheels.

Tightening Specifications






M12 Bolt - 80 Nm

• If the insert tool 18 mm (T10179) is used, then tighten to 65 Nm.

M10 Bolt - 40 Nm

Arrows - Points to the alignment sleeves

Transmission Mount and Bracket Bolt Tightening Specification






- Replace all bolts - 1 and 2 - for the transmission mount/bracket.

- First, install all the new bolts by hand.

- Tighten the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts - 1 - to 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

- Tighten the transmission mount to transmission mount bracket bolts - 2 - to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn

• When tightening the bolts - 2 -, the bracket can be pried into the correct position with a screwdriver.