2011 Volkswagen Crafter Bus transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreInner grooved nuts


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Second stage	loosen 160°
Third stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m


Outer grooved nuts	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKUB engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CSNA engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
All other modifications	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKTB engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreOther


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKUB engines


Collar nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Screws	56.05 lbf⋅ft56.05 lbf⋅ft76 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle drive flange	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Rear axle drive shaft	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Tighten pressure plate bolt(s) gradually crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BJK engines


0B81 gearbox	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Otherwise	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


All other modifications	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential cover

expand_moreM8


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreM10


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°


Differential oil drain plug	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil drain plug	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox


Gearbox flange connection at engine	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


6-speed 0CB transmission	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
0B7 gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_more0B81 gearbox


For hydraulic gearbox shift lever	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


6-speed 0CB transmission	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
0B7 gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more0B81 gearbox


For hydraulic gearbox shift lever	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Otherwise	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Gearbox cross support	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAt the gearbox


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKTB engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKTC engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKUB engines	44.99 lbf⋅ft44.99 lbf⋅ft61 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKUC engines


With auxiliary drive	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m
Without auxiliary drive	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_more6-speed 0CB transmission


With auxiliary drive	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m
Without auxiliary drive	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


0B7 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
0B81 gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BJK engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


0B81 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


On frame	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BJL engines


At the subframe	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


0B81 gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKTB engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKTC engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKUB engines


At the gearbox bracket	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
On chassis	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
On transfer case	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CKUC engines	44.99 lbf⋅ft44.99 lbf⋅ft61 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox bracket	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On frame	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Volkswagen Crafter Bus 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.

Maintenance Items

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Service Intervals

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2011 Volkswagen Crafter Bus generations

In 2011 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Crafter Bus. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation

LT/T1N

LT3

2011 Volkswagen Crafter Bus First generation facelift Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2011 Volkswagen Crafter Bus generations

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