Installing

Installing

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

Pay attention to the following list regarding "Transmission Fluid, Checking and Filling".






- Clean any locking compound residue from all threaded holes using a tap.

- Always replace the self locking nuts and bolts.

- Make sure the alignment pins for centering the engine/transmission are installed inside the cylinder block. Install them if necessary.

If the alignment pins are missing, it will be difficult to shift, there will be clutch problems and transmission may make noises (loose rattling).

- Make sure the intermediate plate fits correctly on the engine.

- Clean the splines on the input shaft and then lubricate them lightly with grease for clutch splines (G 000 100).

It must be possible to slide the clutch plate back and forth on the input shaft.

To install the transmission, the (3282) must be equipped the (3282/39).

- Align the arms on the (3282) so that they match up with the holes in the (3282/39).

- Install the mounting elements - A and C - ( (3282/29)) on the (3282/39) as illustrated.





- Place the transmission on the (V.A.G 1383A).

- Align the (3282/39) so that it is parallel to the transmission.

- Install the (3282/29) into the hole in the transmission for the pendulum support bolt.





- Position the (V.A.G 1383A) under the vehicle. The - arrow symbol B - on the adjustment plate points in direction of travel.

- Carefully lift the transmission. Be careful of the power steering line.

- Push the engine forward slightly with a 2nd technician.

- Guide the right flange shaft past the flywheel - arrow 2 - and the left flange shaft past the subframe.





- Guide the right flange shaft past the hole - arrow 1 -.

• A second technician must continue to press the engine forward.

- Align the transmission with the engine and install it.

- Install the lower bolts for attaching the engine to the transmission and tighten them to specification. Refer to => [ Tightening Specifications ] Tightening Specifications.

- After the transmission is attached to the engine, remove the (V.A.G 1383A) from the transmission.

- Install the upper bolts for attaching the engine to the transmission and tighten them to specification. Refer to => [ Tightening Specifications ] Tightening Specifications.

- Attach the transmission mount bracket - A - with the new bolts - arrows - to the transmission and tighten them to specification. Refer to => [ Tightening Specifications ] Tightening Specifications.





- Use both spindles on the the (10 - 222 A) to align the engine/transmission in the installed position.





- Install new bolts - arrows - for the left transmission mount and tighten them to specification. Refer to => [ Tightening Specifications ] Tightening Specifications.


Only remove the (10 - 222 A) when the bolts for the eft and right mounts are tightened to specification.

• Install the engine/transmission mount free of tension.

- Install the slave cylinder and bolts - arrows B -, tighten the bolts to specification, see - item 15 -=> [ Bolt ] Description and Operation.





- Install the transmission support - arrows A - and tighten it to the tightening specification => [ Tightening Specifications ] Tightening Specifications.

- Attach the drive axles to the transmission.

- Install the drive axle heat shield and bolts - arrows -, if equipped.





- Install the pendulum support with new bolts - arrows A, B and C -.





- Assemble the exhaust system and then attach it to the subframe.

- Connect the connector - 1 - to the backup lamp switch (F4).





- Install the starter, connect the connector - arrow 2 - and attach the wire - arrow 3 -.

- Attach the ground cable to the upper engine/transmission bolt.

- Attach the bracket - B - to the transmission.





- Press the hose/line assembly - A - into the bracket - B - on the transmission.

- Attach the cable bracket support to the transmission and tighten the bolts - arrows - to specification, see - item 6 -=> [ Bolt ] Description and Operation.

- Install the shift lever - A -.





- Tighten the nut - arrow 4 - to specification, see - item 18 -=> [ Nut ] Description and Operation.

- Lubricate the pin on the shift lever with a small amount of grease - A -.

For the correct grease for the shift lever, refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Attach the shift cable to the shift lever - arrow 1 -.

- Replace the lock washer - arrow 2 -.

- Install the relay lever together with the cable retainer. Refer to => [ Plastic Relay Lever ] Plastic Relay Lever.

• The clip - arrow 1 - secures the relay lever.

• Make sure the clips locks securely.

- Connect the selector cable to the cable retainer.

- Adjust the shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Remove the (10-222 A/12) from the engine.

- Attach the transport strap to the lifting eye on the engine - arrow A - and tighten it - arrow B -.





- Install the plenum chamber cover.

- Install the battery tray and the battery.

- Install the engine cover and air filter.

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

- Install the left front wheel housing liner.

- Attach the noise insulation.