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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing gearbox mounting

Removing
   
–  Release hose clips -1- and -2-, and remove air pipe.
–  Remove air filter housing → Chapter.
–  Remove battery tray → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Release fastener -arrow-, detach engine control unit -J623- and place to one side.
 

Removing and installing gearbox mounting

Remove engine control unit → Chapter.
 

Removing and installing gearbox mounting

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove bracket -1-.
  Note
Different types of brackets are fitted depending on version.
 

Removing and installing gearbox mounting

–  Unclip cable guide -1- upwards -arrows- and push slightly to one side.
–  Supporting engine in installation position → Chapter „Supporting engine in installation position“
 

Removing and installing gearbox mounting

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach gearbox mounting -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  Note
Renew bolts tightened through an additional specified angle.
Gearbox support and support arm of gearbox mounting must be perfectly parallel to each other before screwing in bolts -arrows 1-. If necessary, lift gearbox at rear using trolley jack.
Only remove support bracket -10 - 222 A- when bolts on assembly mounting have been tightened to specified torque.
–  Lift gearbox with spindle of support bracket until gearbox support makes contact with support arm of gearbox mounting.
–  Checking adjustment of assembly mountings → Chapter.
–  Detach support bracket -10 - 222 A- from engine.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - assembly mountings“
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - air filter housing“
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27
→ Chapter „Removing and installing engine control unit -J623-“
 

Removing and installing gearbox mounting

Removing and installing engine mountings
Removing –  Disconnect electrical connector -1-.     –  Move clear hos ...

Removing and installing pendulum support
  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.     –  ...

Other materials:

Specified values for wheel alignment, torsion beam axle, Golf
These specifications apply to all engines. Explanations regarding PR numbers → Chapter „Vehicle data sticker“. Front axle Basic running gear Sports running gear Raised running gear DCC running gear ...

Removing and installing inner door cover
Special tools and workshop equipment required       Note Removal and installation are described only for the left cover. The right side is similar. Removing ...

Removing and installing gas discharge bulb -L13-/-L14-
  WARNING Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury and environmental pollution! Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs → Chapter. ...

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