2002 Volkswagen Touareg transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreM10


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral nuts


M20	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
M24	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


At the bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On chassis	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreRear


At the gearbox	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m

expand_moreOn axle


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFront


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreM10


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCentral nuts


M20	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
M24	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch


Clutch pressure plate	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Clutch slave cylinder	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


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

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m


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

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


08D gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
09D gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


08D gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more09D gearbox


M10	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Oil control screw.
M24	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


At the gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTransfer case


Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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.

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2002 Volkswagen Touareg First generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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