SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Gearbox: fitting Perform the assembly operations in reverse order to those described for the disassembly, taking the following into account: –  Install the torque converter → Chapter –  Ensure that the torque converter is correctly positioned and securely fastened to the retaining tool -T20155-.   Note While carrying out repairs, the converter should not slip out of position.

–  Before assembly ensure the correct positioning of the centering fittings between the engine and the gearbox. –  When installing the gearbox, ensure that the converter's threaded pins coincide with the bolt holes of the flywheel. –  Bring the gearbox closer to the engine, using the spindles of the support -T20138B-, and position the gearbox until it is in the correct location. –  Mount the left hand side drive shaft. → Running gear, axles, steering; Repair group. 40; Drive shafts. removing and fitting.

–  Always replace the axle catch - 1- for the selector lever cable. –  Check the selector lever cable adjustment → Chapter. –  Check the multifunction switch adjustment; and if necessary, adjust → Fig. –  Check the ATF level and top up: with the filler tube → Chapter, without the filler tube → Chapter –  Fill cooling system . → Rep. Gr.19 –  Check the connectors of all the electrical connections (visually). –  Check the gear selection mechanism → Chapter. –  After connecting the battery, depending on the version, vehicle equipment will have to be encoded (encoding the radio, adjusting the clock, etc.). After assembly: –  Begin basic adjustment: → VAS 5051, Vehicle self-diagnosis. Tightening torques

Gearbox to engine

Position	Bolt	Amount	Torque (Nm)
1	M12×65	2	80
2	M10×75	1	45
3	M7×12	2	15
4	M12×70	1	80
5	M8×35	1	25
6	M8×35	1	25
7	M8×35	1	25

A: Adjustment bushes for centring the gearbox.

Torque converter to flywheel Always replace the nuts		60 Nm
Pendulum support to the subframe Always replace the bolts		40 Nm
Pendulum support to the gearbox Always replace the bolts		30 Nm

Console attachment Always replace the bolts		40 Nm + 90°
Console attachment to engine Always replace the bolts		40 Nm + 90°
Drive shaft to the articulation flange on the gearbox (diagonally in two stages) M8 M10 Always replace the bolts		20 Nm + 90° 50 Nm + 45°
Drive shaft /wheel hub nut Always replace nut		50 Nm
Wheel bolts		120 Nm