2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Sedan 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

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALH engines


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreM10


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

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_moreAll other modifications


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline V5 2.3 Liters AQN engines


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AQY engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreM10


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 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_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_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWP engines


With metal concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
With plastic concentric slave cylinder	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BCA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BCA engines


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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

expand_moreGear shifting


Gear rod guide lever	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Gearbox shift lever	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSelector cable linkage


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALH engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters APH engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWP engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AYD engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


02J gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
01M gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
09G gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

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_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWP engines

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


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug


02E transmission	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
09G gearbox	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreCross support


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AEG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters APK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline V5 2.3 Liters AQN engines


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AQY engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AVH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BEJ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BER engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BEV engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BHP engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CBPA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


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_moreWith automatic gearbox


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreWith manual transmission


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 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 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Sedan 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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