2010 Volkswagen Touareg transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


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


Central nuts	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_moreRear axle drive shaft


Central nuts	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreDifferential


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

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel V8 4.1 Liters CKDA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


All Volkswagen gasoline V6 3.0 Liters CGEA engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 3.0 Liters CGFA engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All other modifications	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more0C8 gearbox


Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Locking screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


0C8 gearbox	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


0C8 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

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

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
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 2010 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.

Maintenance Items

Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Touareg 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 2010 Volkswagen Touareg you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2010 Volkswagen Touareg generations

In 2010 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Touareg. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation facelift

PL71

Type 7LA, Type 7L6, Type 7L7

2010 Volkswagen Touareg Second generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

2010 Volkswagen Touareg generations

First generation facelift

Volkswagen Touareg Second generation model years

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