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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
AWD clutch oil control screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
AWD clutch oil drain plug 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Drive shaft heat protection plate 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Drive shaft intermediate bearing 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.6)
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 59 lbf⋅ft
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBi-hexagon nuts
First stage 221.27 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 360° detach
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 30°
expand_moreHexagon head screws
First stage 177.01 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 180° detach
Fourth stage 177.01 lbf⋅ft
Fifth stage 90°
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
expand_moreAt the constant velocity (CV) joint
Center 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Other 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreBi-hexagon nuts
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 180° detach
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreHexagon head screws
First stage 184.39 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_morePropeller shaft
expand_moreFront
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Rear 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the constant velocity (CV) joint
Center 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Other 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch
Clutch master cylinder 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
Dual-mass flywheel 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
Dual-mass flywheel 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)
Dual-mass flywheel 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)
expand_moreDual-mass flywheel
M6 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6) 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreM10
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 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⋅ft
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.6)
With metal concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.6) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.6) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
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 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
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 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDifferential
Differential oil control screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Differential oil drain plug 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle differential oil control screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
Gear rod 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox shift lever 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Selector cable linkage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 105 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.8–2005.6)
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
M10 33.19 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
M7 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
M7 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM10
With manual transmission 29.5 lbf⋅ft
With automatic gearbox 44.25 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
M10 33.19 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
M10 33.19 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
Torque converter 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
09A gearbox 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_more01M gearbox
Overflow pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
Plug 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Seals must be replaced.
expand_moreWith manual transmission
02E transmission 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Seals must be replaced.
02J gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02M gearbox
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreWith manual transmission
02J gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
02K gearbox 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more02M gearbox
Hexagon head screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use new seal and screws.
With Torx screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Use new seal and screws.
02T gearbox 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox oil filter cover 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_moreWith manual transmission
01M gearbox 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings
expand_more02E transmission
Overflow pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
09A gearbox 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Seals must be replaced.
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)
expand_moreAt the bracket
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
Screws at the gearbox bracket 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 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_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
Screws at the gearbox bracket 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 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_moreAll other modifications
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn chassis (M10)
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket (M12)
With manual transmission 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage 29.536.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
On chassis 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTransfer case
expand_moreBevel gear mounting
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)
First stage Tighten by hand
Second stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
At the gearbox
Fourth stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
First stage Tighten by hand
Second stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
At the gearbox
Fourth stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
First stage Tighten by hand
Second stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
At the gearbox
Fourth stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage Tighten by hand
Second stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block
Third stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
At the gearbox
Fourth stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn transfer case
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.6)
With hexagon-head screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHexagon head screws
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Second stage 45°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 2004 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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