expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws
01R axle drive
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
08Y axle drive
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
0AR axle drive
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
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
Distributor gearbox oil control screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
01L gearbox
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
01V gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
09F gearbox
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
09L gearbox
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
01V gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
09L gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
expand_moreWith manual transmission
01E gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
01L gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
01V gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
09F gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
09L gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreFront wheel drive
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAt the crossmember
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Screws at the gearbox bracket
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the crossmember
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreFront wheel drive
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the gearbox
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 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Phaeton service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2007 Volkswagen Phaeton generations
In 2007 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Phaeton. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.