2013 Volkswagen Golf Convertible transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox

expand_moreM8


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreM10


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreBi-hexagon screws

expand_moreWith ribbing


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWithout ribbing


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CUUB engines


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


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


Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox shift lever


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


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

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more0A4 gearbox


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

expand_more0AJ gearbox


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


0AM transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more02E transmission


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more02Q gearbox


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


02S gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


0A4 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
02E transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more02Q gearbox


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_more0AJ gearbox


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 filter cover


02E transmission	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


02E transmission	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 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_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAVD engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreStrut


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines

expand_more02E transmission

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more02Q gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf Convertible 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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