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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D WAGON, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (CONTROLS, HOUSING - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09G (SPORTWAGEN))37 CONTROLS, HOUSINGSPECIFICATIONSTRANSMISSION TO ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans
Transmission To Engine Tightening Specifications
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Transmission To Engine Tightening Specifications
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Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Torques, Transmission To Engine (Rabbit/GTI 2006 With 2.5L - 110 kW Engine, Tightening Torques)
- - Driving Direction
- - Drive Plate to Converter
- 60 Nm
- Quantity: 6, remove and install using V/175.
- - M12 Bolts
- 80 Nm
- 65 Nm, if using T10179.
- - M10 Bolts
- 40 Nm
- The bolts are located in the lower flange
- - Two alignment sleeves inside the engine -arrows-
-- Make sure the bracket does not touch the ATF cooler.
Nuts - 8 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.