Installing TIPTRONIC Transmission

NOTE:

Before beginning to install, ensure that the converter is still fixed in its installation position with special tool fixing pins 9595/1.

Insert transmission carefully with transmission jack.

Screw in screws and tighten with stipulated tightening torque. See TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Screws Between Transmission And Engine

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - TIGHTENING SCREWS BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE

No.	Screw/nut	Tightening torque in Nm (ft.lb)
1	M 12 x 70	85 (63)
2	M12 x 100 (with washer)	85 (63)
3	M12 x 90	85 (63)
4	M10 x 35 (internal serration)	45 (33)
5	M10 (hexagon nut)	45 (33)
6	M 12 x 70	85 (63)
7	M 12 x 90	85 (63)

NOTE:

In order to install the right-hand hydraulic mount, the unit must be pushed towards the left.

Install right hydraulic mount.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (M8)

Tightening torque: 65 Nm (M10)
Install left hydraulic mount.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (M8)

Tightening torque: 65 Nm (M10)
Remove transmission jack.
Engage selector lever cable at deflection lever and at the transmission support.
Insert plug into transmission socket and turn clockwise until it reaches the locking point.
Insert plug for multifunction switch.
Push on coolant supply and return hoses and attach spring-band clamps in the correct position.
Remove hose clamps 3094.
Remove protection from drive shafts and fit drive shafts.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (29 ft.lb)
Install rear-axle cross member. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE REAR-AXLE CROSS MEMBER .
Install catalytic converters. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Insert rear cross member (V strut) and turn fastening screws by one or two rotations into the body.
Install rear mufflers. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR MUFFLER -AUTOMATIC .
Tighten screws between rear cross member (V strut) and body.
Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ft.lb)
Install stabilizer. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR STABILIZER .
Install sheetmetal brace. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING SHEETMETAL BRACE .
Install diagonal braces. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING DIAGONAL BRACE .
Remove support device 9591/1.
Screw vent line onto engine transport eyebolt.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft.lb)
Push vacuum pipe onto switch-over valve.
Remove dowel pin 9595/1 (long).
Turn crankshaft to the extent that one of the U4, U5 or U6 bores in the belt pulley is aligned with the centering bore in the crankcase.
Insert special tool fixing pins 9595/1 (short) into the crankcase bore through the belt pulley.
Insert special tool assembly aid 9596 into starter opening.
Screw converter fastening screws in through the openings in the special tool assembly aid 9596.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (29 ft.lb)
NOTE:
- Steps 26 and 27 are to be repeated another 2 times. Before each repetition, the fixing pin (short) is to be removed out of the belt pulley, the crankshaft is to be turned by a further 120°C and the fixing pin is to be reinserted. All 6 converter fastening screws are installed in this way.
Install rear wall cover in the passenger compartment.
Install starter. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING STARTER - BOXSTER S .
Connect the battery. Refer to WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY .
Fill and bleed cooling system.
Perform suspension alignment. Refer to SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT, COMPLETE .