2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft heat protection plate


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

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M10	56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Propeller shaft heat protection plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Propeller shaft	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M10	56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters BDG engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Tighten pressure plate bolt(s) gradually crosswise.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tighten pressure plate bolt(s) gradually crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
1.8 T 20V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
1.8 T 20V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 168 HP engine (2001.2–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 129 HP at 5700 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2001.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 168 HP engine (2001.2–2005.5)


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.


2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.5–2005.5)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug


Rear axle	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Rear axle differential oil control screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


Hexagon socket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox


All Volkswagen gasoline W8 4.0 Liters BDN engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreThrust rod


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Rear	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AKN engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M10 × 135 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline vr-5 2.3 Liters AZX engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M10 × 80 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters BAU engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M10 × 135 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m


M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Torque converter	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace the screw.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 168 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)


01A gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 V5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 168 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.


With manual transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.5–2005.5)

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
With manual transmission	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreWith manual transmission


012 gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01A gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


With automatic gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01N gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil filler screws


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the subframe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.1–2005.5)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the subframe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the subframe	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.

expand_more4.0 W8 4motion with gasoline W8 4.0 L 271 HP at 6000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 2750 RPM engine (2001.9–2004.9)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the subframe	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screws with the screw- locking compound.

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the subframe (M8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws at the gearbox bracket (M10)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Gearbox support	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M10

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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