2011 Volkswagen Passat Sedan B5.5 facelift Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| M10 | 56.79 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| First stage | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 140.14 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| Propeller shaft heat protection plate | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Propeller shaft | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| M8 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| M10 | 56.79 lbf⋅ft |
| Gradually tighten screws crosswise. | |
| First stage | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 140.14 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Tighten pressure plate bolt(s) gradually crosswise. | |
| All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| 01V gearbox | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new seal and screws. | |
| Rear axle | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear axle differential oil control screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Hexagon socket screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Rear | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M12 | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Torque converter | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
| 01V gearbox | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace the screw. | |
| 01V gearbox | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace the screw. | |
| With automatic gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new seal and screws. | |
| With manual transmission | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| 01V gearbox | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
| 012 gearbox | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| 01A gearbox | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| 01W gearbox | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| 01E gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| With automatic gearbox | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| 01N gearbox | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
| With manual transmission | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| At the subframe (M8) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws at the gearbox bracket (M10) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Gearbox support | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| M10 | |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Regeneration Fluid Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Doing basic service for your 2011 Volkswagen Passat Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2011 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations
In 2011 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Passat Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.