2003 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


Rear	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Otherwise	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 87 HP engine (1998.12–2003.4)


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreOn wheel hub


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.6–2003.4)


At the gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreOn wheel hub


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


Center	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Otherwise	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


M10	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft


Center	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Otherwise	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


With Torx screws	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
With Torx-head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tighten pressure plate bolt(s) gradually crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


With concentric slave cylinder	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gearbox shift lever	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


01P gearbox	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
02D gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


02D gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Oil control plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)

expand_moreAt the subframe


To gearbox number 09082	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Vehicles with gearbox number from 10082	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m


Left central screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)

expand_moreAt the subframe


To gearbox number 09082	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Vehicles with gearbox number from 10082	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m


Left central screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)

expand_moreRear


At the subframe	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m


Left central screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)

expand_moreRear


At the subframe	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (2000.9–2003.4)

expand_moreRear


At the subframe	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 87 HP engine (1998.12–2003.4)

expand_moreAt the subframe


Vehicles with gearbox number from 10082	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
To gearbox number 09082	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Left central screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreRear


At the subframe	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreLeft


Vehicles manufactured in and after 01.1996	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support at the gearbox

expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)


To gearbox number 09082	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreVehicles with gearbox number from 10082


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)


To gearbox number 09082	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreVehicles with gearbox number from 10082


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)


Left	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)

expand_moreLeft


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Strut	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (2000.9–2003.4)

expand_moreLeft


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Strut	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 87 HP engine (1998.12–2003.4)


To gearbox number 09082	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreVehicles with gearbox number from 10082


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreVehicles manufactured in and after 01.1996


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 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 2003 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van 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

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Service Intervals

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2003 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Box Van. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

T5

Type 7HA, Type 7HH, Type 7EA, Type 7EH

2003 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van T4 GP (T4 facelift) Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2003 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van generations

T5

Volkswagen Transporter Box Van T4 GP (T4 facelift) model years

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