2012 Volkswagen Caddy Box transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Oil filler screws.
AWD clutch oil drain plug	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreHexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreBi-hexagon

Figure 1. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 1.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Figure 2. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 2.


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


M10 screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
M8 screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreOn rear axle


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreHexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreBi-hexagon

Figure 3. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 3.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Figure 4. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 4.


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


M10 screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
M8 screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2010.8–)


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)


M7	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gearbox shift lever	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2010.9–)

expand_more5-speed transmission


With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2010.8–)


With automated shift 7-speed gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M24	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (2010.8–)

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M24	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)

expand_moreWith automated shift 6-speed gearbox


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)

expand_more6-speed transmission


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_more5-speed 0AH transmission


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2010.9–)

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2010.8–)


With 5-speed gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)

expand_moreWith automated shift 6-speed gearbox


Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


With Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_more5-speed 0AH transmission


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox

expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2010.8–)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (2010.8–)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4200 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.11–)

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP engine (2010.8–)


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box bracket


First stage	Tighten by hand
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Volkswagen Caddy Box user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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