Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
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For vehicles with All Wheel Drive secure driveshaft with alignment fixture 3213 and unfasten intermediate bearing from vehicle floor.
NOTE: During this work procedure, the driveshaft must not be separated from the transmission.
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Unscrew upper nut from right / left exhaust manifold (corresponding to exhaust pipe to be removed).
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Support transmission.
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Remove rear bolts -1 and - 2 of subframe on both sides of vehicle.
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Lower transmission slightly.
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On vehicles with oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter, expose wires for oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter at transmission and
disconnect both wires.
NOTE: Note location of cable ties.
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Unbolt right/left exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold and from transmission support.
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Loosen right/left double clamp between exhaust pipe and center muffler and slide toward rear.
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Unbolt transmission support -1 with transmission mount - 2 at right/left.
NOTE:
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A second technician is required.
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To remove the lower bolt for the transmission support, raise the transmission slightly and use hex ball socket 3247.