2.8 VR6 Syncro with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1996.11–2000.4)
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
2.8 VR6 Syncro with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1996.11–2000.4)
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1995.9–2000.4)
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1995.9–2000.4)
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
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.
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
M10
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
4-speed transmission 099
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
5-speed 09B transmission
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_more02N 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 filler plug
expand_more6-speed 02N transmission
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_moreOil control plug
5-speed 09B transmission
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
006 gearbox
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 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 1996 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan 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 1996 Volkswagen Sharan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.