2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreBi-hexagon

Figure 1. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 1.


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

Figure 2. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 2.


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 CBFA 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 gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CPLA 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.


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_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	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


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

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


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

expand_more02S gearbox


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M24	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 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_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

expand_more09G gearbox


Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

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_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


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

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


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

expand_more0AJ gearbox


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.


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


09G gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
0A4 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 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_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


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

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


09G gearbox	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
02E transmission	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more09G gearbox


Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings
Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m

expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox


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_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G


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

expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox


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

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_more0AM transmission


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

expand_more02S gearbox


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

expand_more02E transmission


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

expand_more02Q gearbox


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

expand_more09G 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	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_more0CG transmission


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

expand_more0AJ 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 2018 Volkswagen Jetta 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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