1998 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon 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


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreSecond stage


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M10	56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m

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

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Stud screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 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_moreOn rear axle


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tighten pressure plate bolt(s) gradually crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_more1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1997.6–2000.11)


01A gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
01E gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.8–2000.11)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


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.


2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.10–2000.11)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.3 VR5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.6–2000.11)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve


2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (1997.6–2000.11)


With automatic gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket


At the axle support	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the differential


M10 × 25 screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M10 × 45 screws	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


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

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod


Hexagon head screws	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Hexagon socket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

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_more1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 168 N⋅m engine (1997.6–2000.11)


M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
M14	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.10–2000.11)


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

expand_more2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11)


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

expand_more2.8 Syncro with gasoline V6 2.8 L 177 HP engine (1997.5–1999.9)


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

expand_more2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP, 280 N⋅m engine (1997.6–2000.11)


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m


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

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


01V gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


01V gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreWith manual transmission


012 gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
01A gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Otherwise	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


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

expand_moreOtherwise


Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Locking screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


012 gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01A gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_more01N gearbox


Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Otherwise	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreOil filler screws


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters ACK engines


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 Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AFB engines


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_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters AGE engines


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


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

expand_moreGearbox support


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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