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8-cylinder TDI engine (4.2 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics - Edition 12.2013
– Before bringing engine and gearbox together, turn torque con‐
verter and drive plate on engine so that the holes for the
securing bolts are in line with the opening for the starter motor
-arrows-.
– To secure torque converter on drive plate, use only new ribbed
bolts of the correct type (same as original equipment) as
specified in ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Caution
Do not rotate crankshaft in opposite direction of engine rota‐
tion.
– Bolt gearbox to engine.
Note
Tightening torques apply only to lightly greased, oiled,
♦
phosphated or black-finished nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricant such as engine oil or gearbox oil may be
♦
used, but do not use lubricant containing graphite.
Do not use degreased parts.
♦
Tolerance for tightening torques: ± 15%.
♦
Securing engine to gearbox
Item
1, 2, 8, 10, 11
3
4
5, 6, 7
9
A
•
1)
Property class 10.9.
Remaining installation steps are carried out in reverse sequence;
note the following:
– Install starter catalytic converter: left-side
side ⇒ page 301 .
– Screw down spindles of support elements -VAS 6131/10-11-
and -VAS 6131/10-12- on left side of engine/gearbox assem‐
bly.
– Unscrew both base plates for support elements (left-side) at
scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A- .
Bolt
M12x75
M10x45
M10x135
M12x100
M12x155
Dowel sleeves for centralising
⇒ page 295
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4. Installing engine