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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012GTI (5K1) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSTRANSMISSION TO ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONSGOLF WITH A 2.0L TDI ENGINE
2012 Volkswagen GTI (5K1) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)

Golf With A 2.0L TDI Engine

2012 Volkswagen GTI (5K1) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Golf With A 2.0L TDI Engine





Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications

For the following:

Golf (from 2010) with a 2.0L TDI engine






M12 Bolts - 80 Nm

• If the insert tool 18 mm (T10179) is used: 65 Nm.

M10 Bolts - 40 Nm

Arrows - Alignment Sleeves



- Replace all the bolts for the transmission mount.

- First, install all the new bolts by hand.

- Then tighten the transmission mount bracket - A - to transmission bolts - 1 - to 40 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.






- When tightening the bolts - 2 -, the bracket can be pried into position with a screwdriver. Tightening specification for the bolts - 2 -: 60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

The subframe bolt must be replaced.

RENDER: 1.0x

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

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