expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2010.10)
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2005.9–2010.10)
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreGear shifting
Back-up lamp switch
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gearbox shift lever
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Nuts 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
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_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_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
02S gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 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
0A4 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G
Overflow pipe
1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
expand_more02Q gearbox
Hexagon head screws
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
With Torx screws
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
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.
DSG 02E gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 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
0A4 gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.
Automatic gearbox 09G
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
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
DSG 02E gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
09G gearbox
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
02E transmission
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox (M12 × 70)
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn chassis (M10 × 55)
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
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_moreOtherwise
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 2008 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.
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 Jetta 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 2008 Volkswagen Jetta you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
