Engine, Installing

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Engine, Installing
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-- Install a suitable lifting device to the engine.

-- Using the lifting device, remove the engine from the engine stand.

-- Position the transmission to the engine and install the transmission upper bolts. Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft lbs).

-- Install the safety straps so that they securely hold the powertrain assembly to the scissor lift table. Tighten the bolts at the base of powertrain support posts J-48839, and verify that the powertrain support posts J-48839 are engaged in the lifting points.

-- Position the powertrain assembly below the vehicle body, and carefully lower the vehicle onto the powertrain assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts
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-- Install the left side engine mount bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft lbs).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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-- Install the right engine mount to engine bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft lbs).

-- Remove the safety straps and lift the vehicle and engine off of the scissor lift table VAS 6131.

-- Remove the scissor lift table VAS 6131 from under the engine.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount Heat Shield With Bolts
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-- Install the rear engine mount through bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft lbs).

-- Install the rear engine mount heat shield (2) and bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft lbs).

Fig 4: Identifying Left And Right Drive Axles
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-- Install the left and right drive axles (1). Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

-- Install the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER/RESONATOR ASSEMBLY .

Fig 5: Identifying Front Engine Mount Bracket
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-- Install the front engine mount bracket (2) and bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft lbs).

Fig 6: Identifying Flexplate Bolt And Transmission Lower Bolts
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.