2008 Volkswagen Touran transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft intermediate bearing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox

expand_moreM8


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreM10


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreHexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreBi-hexagon

Figure 1. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 1.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Figure 2. Axle drive, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 2.


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_morePropeller shaft heat protection plate


2.0 EcoFuel with CNG straight-4 2.0 L 107 HP engine (2006.2–2009.5)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters AZV engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRU engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters AZV engines


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M7	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M7	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BKD engines


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_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMM engines


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.


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters BMN engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BGU engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen CNG straight-4 2.0 Liters BSX engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gearbox shift lever	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

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


Torque converter	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox


Overflow pipe	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Locking screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


02S gearbox	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more02Q 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_moreAutomatic gearbox 09G


Overflow pipe	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Locking screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_more5-speed 0AH transmission


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more0AJ gearbox


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


0AM transmission	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


DSG 02E gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more02Q 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


02S gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fill in gear oil via hole for back-up lamp switch.
Automatic gearbox 09G	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_more5-speed 0AH transmission


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more0AJ gearbox


Hexagon head screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With Torx screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover


02E transmission	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Cross support	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BLG engines

expand_moreM10 × 55 screws


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12 × 70 screws


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more02Q gearbox


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more02S gearbox


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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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