Special Tools

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Special Tools
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Fig 1: Special Tools And Workshop Equipment (1 Of 2)
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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

  • Holding Fixture VW540
  • Lifting Tackle 3033
  • Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095
  • Shop Crane VAS 6100
Fig 2: Special Tools And Workshop Equipment (2 Of 2)
GWWG13-10035Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

  • Pry Lever 80-200
  • Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS 6931 or Engine and Gearbox Jack VAG 1383A
  • Step Ladder VAS 5085
  • Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
  • Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS 6208
  • Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362
Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Bridge Components
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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

  • Engine Support Bridge 10-222A
  • Engine Support - Automatic Transmission Hook 10-222A/7
  • Engine Support Bridge - Spindle 10-222A/11
  • Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.) 10-222A/12
  • Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and Hook 10-222A/10
  • Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 2810-222A/28
  • Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 3110-222A/31
  • Rail with Holes T40091/2
  • Engine Support - Basic Set T40091
  • Engine Support - Supplement Kit Mount 5 T40093/5 from the Engine Support - Supplement Kit T40093A
  • Quantity: 2 Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-110-222A/28-1
  • Square Pipe T40091/1 (quantity 2) from the Engine Support - Basic Set T40091
  • Movable Joint T40091/3 (quantity 2) from the Engine Support - Basic Set T40091
  • Movable Joint T40093/4 (quantity 2) from the Engine Support - Supplement Kit T40091

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

  • Locking Pin T10060A
    Fig 4: Identifying Locking Pin
    GWWW00-11211Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Engine Support T10497 with pins T10497/1
    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support T10497
    GWWW00-11288Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Transmission Lift Hook T40013
    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Lift Hook T40013
    GWWW00-11304Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
    Fig 7: Identifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) VAG 1331
    GWWW00-0427Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Shop Crane VAS 6100
    Fig 8: Identifying Shop Crane
    GWWW00-11307Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks 10-222A/2
    Fig 9: Identifying Engine Support Bridge Hooks
    GWWW00-11170Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • Protective gloves
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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