2011 Volkswagen Passat CC transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreAWD clutch oil control screws


2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.8–2012.1)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.8–2012.1)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.11–2012.1)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAWD clutch oil drain plug


2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.8–2012.1)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.8–2012.1)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.11–2012.1)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Drive shaft heat protection plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

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_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


On chassis	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


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 3. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 3.


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

Figure 4. Axle drive, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 4.


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_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.8–2012.1)


With screw-locking compound	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.
Otherwise	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.

expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.6–2012.1)


With screw-locking compound	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.
Otherwise	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace bolts and tighten crosswise.

expand_more2.0 TSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2008.6–2012.1)


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.


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
Release bearing guide sleeve	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


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreOutput flange


On transfer case	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

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
Bearing journal screw
Otherwise	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 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

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_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G


Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


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

expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox


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_moreGearbox oil filter cover


DSG 02E gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


02E transmission	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.8–2012.1)


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


2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.6–2012.1)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_more2.0 TSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2008.6–2012.1)


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

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_moreStrut


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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_more02Q gearbox


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

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_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G


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

expand_moreTransfer case

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 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 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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