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2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Engine, Installing

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Engine, Installing

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Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.

Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.

Do not use any ungreased parts.

Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.

	Component	Nm
Bolts and nuts	M6	10
	M7	15
	M8	20
	M10	40
	M12	65

Subframe mount, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
Secure transmission mounting to engine, refer to[For transmission(s) 0CG] Transmission Tightening Specifications .

Procedure

NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, sealing rings, seals and O-rings.

The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps.

During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Install intermediate plate, refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Installing the Intermediate Plate

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-- If the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the engine and transmission are missing inside the cylinder block, then install the sleeves.

Fig 2: Locating Alignment Sleeves

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-- If no needle bearing is installed in the crankshaft, install the needle bearing, refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .

-- Attach the transmission to the engine.

-- Install the starter, refer to Starter .

-- Guide the engine/transmission assembly into the body.

-- Install the bolts -1- for the engine mount by hand all the way.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts

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-- Install the bolts -2- for the transmission mount by hand all the way.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mount 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:

• 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.