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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
AWD clutch oil control screws 11.06 lbf⋅ft
AWD clutch oil drain plug 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP at 6300 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP engine (2005.11–2008.11) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 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°
Propeller shaft heat protection plate 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
At the gearbox 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the propeller shaft
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreHexagon
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreBi-hexagon
Figure 3. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 3. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 3.
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Figure 4. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 4. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 4.
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreClutch
Clutch master cylinder 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
expand_moreManufacturer Luk
M6 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreManufacturer Sachs
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11)
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_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2)
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_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 227 HP at 5500 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.12)
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_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
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_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP at 6300 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11)
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 168 HP at 6000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.5–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.5–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (2004.5–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.1–2008.11) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDifferential
expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws
expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11)
M10 × 1 screws 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M20 29.5 lbf⋅ft
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP at 6300 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) 29.5 lbf⋅ft
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP engine (2005.11–2008.11) 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
Back-up lamp switch 14.75 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
Screws must be replaced.
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Torque converter 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
Distributor gearbox oil control screws 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screw.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screw.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
0AM transmission 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Overflow pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
Screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
02S gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G
Overflow pipe 1.48 lbf⋅ft
Overflow pipe locking screws 19.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_more0AG gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02S gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02Q gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G
Locking screws 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Locking screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02Q gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
0A4 gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Oil filter cover 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G
Overflow pipe 8.8517.7 lbf⋅in
Locking screws 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
02E transmission 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
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_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.5–2008.11)
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreStrut
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2)
expand_more02Q gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 227 HP at 5500 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.12)
expand_more02Q gearbox
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 TDI 16V 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11)
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
expand_more02Q gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.12–2008.11)
expand_more02Q gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11)
expand_more02Q gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP at 6300 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11)
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°
expand_moreTransfer case
expand_moreBevel gear mounting
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection
expand_more2.0 TDI 16V 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11)
expand_moreAluminium screws
expand_moreM8
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM9
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreSteel screws
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11) 29.5 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2007 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 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 Golf Hatchback 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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2007 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 2007 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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