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Note:
If 3282 transmission support is not available, the transmission can be
removed and installed using the VAG1383A transmission jack and the
VAG1359/2 universal mount. - Roll VAG1383A transmission jack with 3282 transmission support
under transmission and support transmission.
- Support transmission using VAG1383A transmission jack.
- Align adjustment plate parallel to transmission and lock safety support
(arrow) on transmission.
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4-cylinder engine
6-cylinder engine - Remove left transmission support from bonded rubber mount -2-.
- Remove left and right transmission supports complete with bonded
rubber mounts from transmission and subframe -1- and -2-.
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All models
Note:
When lowering the transmission, make sure the hydraulic line/hose to
clutch slave cylinder is not damaged. - Remove remaining engine/transmission mounting bolts (arrows -A- and
-B-).
- Press transmission off dowel sleeves and lower carefully using
VAG1383A transmission jack just far enough for access to slave
cylinder.
Note:
After removing the clutch slave cylinder, do not operate the clutch pedal.
Note:
Make sure drive axles have sufficient clearance when lowering
transmission. - Remove clutch slave cylinder (arrow) and secure using wire; do not
disconnect line.
- Lower transmission completely.
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Securing transmission to assembly
stand
Special tools and equipment
VW309 holding plate
VW353 transmission support
- Secure transmission to assembly stand using VW353 transmission
support and VW309 holding plate when working on transmission.
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Transmission, transporting
Special tools and equipment
3282 transmission support
3336 transmission support jig
The transmission support jig can be used when
transporting the transmission and for setting up
3282 transmission support.
- Bolt 3336 transmission support jig to transmission housing.
- Adjust support jig on sliding piece using locking pin (arrow).
Number of visible holes = 17
- Lift transmission using workshop crane and 3336 transmission support
jig.
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Installing
Installation is the reverse order of removal, note
the following:
- Clean input shaft splines and (in case of used
clutch plates) hub splines. Remove corrosion
and apply only a very thin coating of lubricant G
000 100 on splines. Do not grease guide sleeve.
- Check throwout bearing for wear and replace if
necessary.
- Before installing, coat contact surface of clutch
release lever plunger with thin layer of copper
grease, e.g. Z 381 351 TE.
- Threaded holes for mounting clutch slave
cylinder to transmission and shift lever to shift
rod must be cleaned of locking compound
residue using threaded tap before installation.
- Make sure centering sleeves for engine to
transmission are installed correctly in cylinder
block. Install or replace if necessary.
- Always replace self-locking nuts.
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Install engine/transmission intermediate plate (if
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present) onto engine centering sleeves.
- Make sure intermediate plate is correctly seated
on engine.
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Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26
Radio Operating Manual - Lift transmission until clutch slave cylinder with mounting bracket for
line/hose can be installed (arrow).
- Install lower engine/transmission and starter mounting bolts and install
starter.
- Check adjustment of shift mechanism and adjust if necessary Page
34
-12
.
- Align exhaust system free of stress.- Check transmission oil level Page 34
-36
.
- After connecting battery, enter anti-theft code for radio.- Fully close power windows to stop.
- Then activate all power window switches ("up") for at least a second to
activate automatic window raising/lowering.
- Set clock to correct time.
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