Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine, Installing
During assembly, replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
Always replace bolts that are tightened to torque as well as sealing rings, gaskets and O-rings.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model. Refer to parts .
During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.
Clean the transmission input shaft splines and the splines of the damper unit on the flywheel, remove corrosion and apply only a very thin coating of Lubricant G 000 100 on splines. Remove all excess grease.
-- Install the engine supports and mounts. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
-- Make sure the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the engine and transmission in the cylinder block are present. Insert the alignment sleeves if they are missing.
-- Attach transmission to engine with new bolts.
Tightening specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any degreased parts.
Tolerance for torque specifications ±15%.
Engine/Transmission, Fastening
| Item | Bolt 1) | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 7 | M10x100 | 65 2) |
| 2 | M12x120 | 65 |
| 3, 5 | M12x100 | 65 |
| 4, 6 | M12x95 | 65 |
| 8, 9, 10 | M10x70 | 45 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
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Further installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following.
-- Install front exhaust pipes with catalytic converter. Refer to: Left LEFT FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER , right RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
-- Fasten the ATF lines. Refer to ATF PIPES, ATF COOLER AND ATF ADDITIONAL FILTER OVERVIEW .
-- Rotate attachment spindles at left of engine/transmission assembly downward.
-- Remove both base plates for left support element on Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131 A.
-- Rotate attachment spindles at right of engine/transmission assembly downward.
-- Remove both base plates for right support element on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 A.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.