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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
Drive shaft intermediate bearing 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
expand_moreM8
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM10
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreHexagon
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreBi-hexagon
Figure 1. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 1. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 1.
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Figure 2. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 2. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 2.
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
M6 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BLF engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BUB engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVY engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BVZ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAXA engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters CBRA engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve
expand_more0AJ gearbox
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
Back-up lamp switch 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox shift lever 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Selector cable linkage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Overflow pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02Q gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
02S gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_more0AJ gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02Q gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
02S gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.
expand_more0AJ gearbox
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
DSG 02E gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil control plug
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filler screws
expand_more02Q gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOther
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOther
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Volkswagen EOS 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen EOS service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2008 Volkswagen EOS you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen EOS First generation model years

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