2015 Volkswagen Golf Variant Wagon transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


AWD clutch oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate


1.6 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP at 3250 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2013.5–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP at 3250 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2013.5–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2013.4–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2013.4–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.

expand_moreCentral screws


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


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


At the gearbox	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft


At the differential	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.

expand_moreCentral screws


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

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle


On transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_more1.6 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2013.5–)


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
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_more2.0 GTD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP at 3500 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2015.1–)


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
Use screw-locking compound.


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_moreDifferential


Rear axle differential oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
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_moreOutput flange


At the gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more0AF 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_more0AH 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_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


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

expand_more02S gearbox


Bearing screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Otherwise	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more02Q gearbox


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

expand_more0A4 gearbox


Bearing screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Otherwise	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more0D9 transmission


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

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more0AF 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_more0AH 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_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


02S gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.

expand_more02Q gearbox


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
With Torx screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover


0D9 transmission	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


0D9 transmission	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2014.5–)

expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G


Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Oil filler screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more1.4 TSI MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.5–)

expand_moreOn chassis


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

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_moreOn chassis


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2013.5–)

expand_more0CW 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_more02S gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2014.5–)

expand_more0CW 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_more0AJ gearbox

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_more1.6 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2013.5–)


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

expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2013.5–)

expand_more0CW 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 and 0FB gearboxes

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_more0A4 gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2014.5–)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more2.0 GTD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP at 3500 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2015.1–)

expand_more0CW 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 and 0FB gearboxes

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_more0A4 gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2013.4–)

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_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 3500 RPM, 340 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2013.5–)

expand_more0CW 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_more0A4 gearbox

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_more0AH and 0AJ gearboxes


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

expand_moreTransfer case


Bevel gear mounting	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screw in screw manually up to stop.

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


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 2015 Volkswagen Golf Variant Wagon 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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