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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL2.0L - ENGINE ASSEMBLY - ENGINE CODE: CJAA (SEDAN)10 ENGINE ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSUBFRAME MOUNTS, ADJUSTING

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans

SUBFRAME Mounts, Adjusting

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION SUBFRAME Mounts, Adjusting

Procedure

WARNING:

When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

Route all wires and lines so that the original path is followed.
Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

-- Support the engine in its installed position. Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLED POSITION .

NOTE:

The subframe bolts may only be loosened when the engine is supported with the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A.

-- Replace the engine mount bolts -arrows- one after the other (if not already done) and tighten them by hand.

Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bolts Of Subframe Mount/Engine Bracket

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-- Replace the transmission mount bolts -arrows- one after the other (if not already done) and tighten them by hand.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Assembly Mounting On Transmission Side From Transmission Bracket

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-- Loosen the bolts on the engine side and transmission side of the support arm approximately two turns.

Fig 3: Identifying Casting Edge On Engine Support Location

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There must be a distance -a- of at least 10 mm between the engine bracket and right longitudinal member.
The casting edge on the engine bracket -2- must be parallel to the support arm -1-.

Fig 4: Checking Edges On Support Arm And Transmission Mount Are Parallel

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-- On the transmission side, the edges of the support arm -1- and transmission mount -2- are parallel.

Dimension -x- same size on both sides of bracket.

-- Tighten the subframe mount bolts.

Tightening specifications. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNTS OVERVIEW .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Make sure fuel lines are securely fastened.
Do not interchange supply and return lines (return line blue or with blue markings, supply line black).

-- Observe safety precautions after connecting the Battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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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.