1998 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
AWD clutch oil drain plug	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Drive shaft heat protection plate	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Drive shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreBi-hexagon nuts


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	180° detach
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreHexagon head screws


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreFront


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m


Rear	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the constant velocity (CV) joint


Center	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Other	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.7–2002.4)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.12–2001.6)	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 3750 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)


Dual-mass flywheel	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


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.


Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_more2.3 V5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.8–2000.10)

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


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.


Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreM10


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.7–2002.4)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM engine (1998.12–2001.6)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.12–2001.6)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)


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


2.3 V5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.8–2000.10)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil control screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Differential oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil control screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gear rod	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gearbox shift lever	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Selector cable linkage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)


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

expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.7–2002.4)


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
M7	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)


M7	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 V5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.8–2000.10)


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m


Torque converter	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09A gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_more01M gearbox


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Plug	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreWith manual transmission


02E transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
02J gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more02M 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_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreWith manual transmission


02J gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
02K gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more02M gearbox


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


02T gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Gearbox oil filter cover	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01M gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings

expand_more02E transmission


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09A gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis (M10)


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

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket (M12)


With manual transmission	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreBevel gear mounting

expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)


First stage	Tighten by hand
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox
Fourth stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	Tighten by hand
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block
Third stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
At the gearbox
Fourth stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block

expand_moreTransfer box bracket

expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreOn transfer case


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection

expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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1998 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 1998 Volkswagen offered 2 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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