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.
Transmission Installation Tightening Specifications
The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricant such as engine or transmission oil may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.
Do not use any ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance: ± 15%.
Mounting, Transmission to 4-cylinder 2.0L TFSI Engine:
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3 1) | M12x55 | 80 |
| 2, 4 | Starter mount, refer to Removal and Installation | |
| 5 | M12x65 | 80 |
| 6, 7, 8 | M10x50 | 40 |
| 9 | M12 x 70 | 80 |
| 10 | M12x55 | 80 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
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Mounting Transmission to 6-cylinder 3.2L Engine:
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3, 6 | M12x55 | 80 |
| 2, 4 | Starter mount, refer to Removal and Installation | |
| 5, 10 | M12x65 | 80 |
| 7, 8 | M10x50 | 40 |
| 9 | M10x45 | 40 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
Additional Tightening Specifications:
- Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW .
- Bevel box bracket for vehicles with four-cylinder, 2.0L TFSI - Tightening specification and sequence FLANGE SHAFTS, SHAFT SEALS OVERVIEW => Bevel Box Bracket for Vehicles with 4-Cylinder, 2.0L TFSI - Tightening Specification and Sequence .
- Bevel box bracket for vehicles with six-cylinder, 3.2L engine FLANGE SHAFTS, SHAFT SEALS OVERVIEW => Bevel Box Bracket -A- for Vehicles with 6-Cylinder 3.2L Engine - Tightening Specification and Sequence .
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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.